Many were watching the recent General Conference of the United Methodist Church, which is the quadrennial meeting of that denomination where decisions are made regarding structure, mission, and official positions. The most significant matter up for discussion and decision was a statement within the Book of Discipline, which consists of the law and doctrines of the UMC, that reads, “The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching.” This language has been debated at every General Conference since the inception […]