Posted by
Billy on Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:26:23 AM
The highest court in the United Methodist Church will review its 2005 ruling
that allowed a clergyman to bar a noncelibate homosexual man from joining one of it's churches. The Judicial Council will tackle up the issue in October, according
to United Methodist News Service.
The ruling took place five years ago, in the case of
the Rev. Ed Johnson, who was senior pastor at South Hill United Methodist Church
in Virginia, refused to allow a homosexual man, who said he was not
celibate, to become a member of the congregation.
At the time, the Judicial Council ruled in favor of Johnson. The
court ruled a pastor has the authority to decide
whether a layman is ready for membership.
Three other regional districts are now asking the Methodist high court to
reconsider.
Lets all hope this church lets the Bible guide what it does. No matter what this court decides the Bible hasn't changed. If you like read more on this issue Methodists review membership
matter.