Today, Explained Separation of church and church
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May 13, 2024 
Laura Bullard, a Senior fact-checker, and Ashley Bogut, General Secretary of the United Methodist Church's Historical Commission, delve into the Methodist Church's heated internal divide on LGBTQ+ inclusion. They discuss the emotional aftermath of a controversial 2019 vote excluding gay members and the implications of a recent pivotal conference. Their conversation touches on how this schism reflects broader societal issues in the U.S., while exploring historical contexts and the church's evolving stance on social justice and inclusivity.
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Methodist Kindness
- Laura Bullard, a fact-checker, attended the Methodist conference.
- She found Methodists to be surprisingly nice, even helping her with her outfit.
Methodist Trivia
- Methodists enjoy singing and have methodical, if tedious, conference procedures.
- Bullard even stumbled upon a Methodist trivia night, highlighting their dedication.
Progressive Supermajority
- The progressive Methodists held a supermajority at the conference.
- This allowed them to successfully pass their proposals regarding inclusion.