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Is Schism Inevitable for the United Methodist Church?
The denomination appears more divided than ever on LGBT rights.
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Will Same-Sex Marriage Split the United Methodist Church?
This month the Supreme Court will decide whether or not to make same-sex marriage legal in the United States. While the courts and lawmakers have …
By Shannon Craig Straw