Fixing Our Eyes
(Full disclosure, I am more conservative in my theological understanding and practice than other liberal leaning congregants. As such, obvious and hidden biases are here recognized as a possible truism. Further, I mean no malice to the United Methodist Church faithful. This denomination is only one of many continuing to wrestle with changing practices and dogmas.) By the end of 2023, just over one-quarter of the 30,000 United Methodist churches in America will no longer share the same house this according to USA Today. These congregations are splitting the sheets over issues associated with individuals who are on the LGBTQ+…