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Reactions of Other Protestant Denominations to UMC LGBTQ Inclusion
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UMC Votes 692-51 to Allow LGBTQ Clergy, 659-67 on Other Inclusive Measures
May 2, 2024, 04:27 PM
The United Methodist Church (UMC) has made significant strides towards more inclusive policies by voting to allow LGBTQ clergy and potentially blessing same-sex unions. At their first legislative gathering in five years held in Charlotte, North Carolina, delegates voted overwhelmingly in favor of these changes, with a vote of 692-51 for LGBTQ clergy and 659-67 for other related policies among 22 measures passed. These decisions come after a period of turmoil where 25% of the denomination's U.S. congregations exited in anticipation of these liberalizations, and the repeal of a 40-year ban. The conference also considered a 'Revised Social Principles' document that redefines marriage as a union between two people, moving away from the traditional definition of marriage between a man and a woman.
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