bigotry abounds

[Thats my opinion]

89. The United Methodist Church world wide,

like many other denominations, is slowly moving in the open direction--but it is moving. The decision the rest of us have to make is whether to support the movement to openness or condemn the whole thing. The Methodist problem is that they are tied to African bishops and their churches which are very conservative and drag down the whole progressive agenda. But in the United States the motion is remarkable. This congregation and its ministers, along with hundreds of local Methodist bodies, are clear about their position. They are "welcoming," and they choose to openly violate the denomination's slowly changing stance. Many of us are at work within the ecclesial structures to keep them going toward justice. It was a similar problem in regard to slavery! The issue is not about the denomination, but about what this congregation is doing, despite the reluctance of the world-wide body. Do you support them or don't you? I haven't heard a word from all of you about that. Just criticism. Just tell me about how you are involved in the struggle.