Lots of people are talking about schism in the UMC. I’m one of them. I don’t want a schism, but I recognize that one may be inevitable. Is it possible, though, that United Methodists could separate into two denominations without constituting a schism? There have been many schisms, separations, and splinters in the history of…
After publishing some thoughts this morning on Adam Hamilton’s recent post, “Homosexuality, the Bible, and the United Methodist Church,” I received a note from Rev. Hamilton. (Apparently he had tried to leave a comment, but they didn’t come through. C’mon, Blogger! Don’t make me switch to WordPress!) He offered this gracious response to my comments. I…
Look, I really admire Adam Hamilton. He has led thousands of people to Christ and provided invaluable leadership in the UMC. His church has launched incredible ministries. He’s an amazing person, and I have no doubt that he is utterly committed to serving Christ. Rev. Hamilton recently published a blog post called “Homosexuality, the Bible,…
I’ve been thinking about the framing of the so-called Wesleyan Quadrilateral in the Book of Discipline. Wesley believed that the living core of the Christian faith was revealed in Scripture, illumined by tradition, vivified in personal experience, and confirmed by reason. Scripture is primary, revealing the Word of God “so far as it is necessary…
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