An Open Letter to United Methodists
The Rev. Andy Langford, a member of the Connectional Table, asserts that the 13 United Methodists boards and agencies are sapping the denomination's vitality.
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A selection of today's perspectives on United Methodist issues
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Sixty percent: a poem
The Rev. Morgan Guyton reflects in verse on the impact of the supermajority that decided most issues at General Conference.
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General Conference Could Be Our 'Facebook'
The Rev. Andy Bryan comments on the aftermath of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference.
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Final Reflections on General Conference 2012
The Rev. Christy Thomas offers a modern-day parable as her reaction to the decisions of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference.
Insight Index
A guide to the contents of United Methodist Insight.
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Roles in a Discipleship System and the (Dys)Functionality of the Methodist Connection
The Rev. Ben Gosden examines the differences between The United Methodist Church and the process of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.
May 15, 2012 by Ben Gosden in Ben Gosden (1 Comments)
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Making GCSRW more accessible to all
M. Garlinda Burton, general secretary of the General Commission on Status and Role of Women, reflects on how positive and negative feedback from the 2012 General Conference will be used by her agency.
May 16, 2012 in Perspectives
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Forked-Tongue Theology
The Rev. William E. Alberts alleges that United Methodist bishops practice a selective reading of the Book of Discipline when it comes to LGBT issues.
May 15, 2012 by Rev. William E. Alberts in Issues
UMNS photo by Mike DuBose
15 Propositions Regarding the Bible and Homosexuality
The Rev. James C. Howell proposes alternative ways of thinking about the Bible and the church's response to people of homosexual orientation in light of recent events regarding same-sex marriage.
May 11, 2012 by James C. Howell in Issues
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My Twelve Fundamentals of Christian Faith
The Rev. Morgan Guyton crafts a list of 12 fundamental concepts for Christian faith in the 21st century.
May 11, 2012 by Morgan Guyton in Issues
Around the Web
Articles and opinions of interest regarding issues facing The United Methodist Church.
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Napa First UMC Chastises Sexuality Vote
The congregation of First UMC in Napa, Calif., calls the decision of the 2012 General Conference to continue strictures against LGBT people "incompatible with Christian teaching."
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The Methodist Fiasco
Emergent Church leader Tony Jones uses a recent column by Bishop William Willimon to blast the UMC and tell younger clergy to defect from the denomination.
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A Letter from a United Methodist to Tony Jones
The Rev. Jay Voorhees responds to Tony Jones' blast against the United Methodist Church.
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