Gay Marriage And The Battle For The Methodist Church

A Church Divided (2013): As the U.S. Supreme Court makes two historic rulings in favour of gay marriage, this report examines a complex and controversial issue that has been debated by parliaments around the world.
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"How is it that the Jesus movement has transformed into the sex police?" At the United Methodist Church's global convention in Tampa, Florida, delegates from around the world gather for a heated and emotional debate on the future of their church and its official policy towards homosexuality. "I think we will hear a resounding shoutback saying we can't do that," says Amory Peck, who is just one of more than 1500 United Methodist pastors who have pledged to perform same-sex weddings. Conservative Methodists remain vehemently opposed, fearing that such changes fundamentally undermine the Christian doctrine. "If the church encourages this, it would be the death of the church itself", says Marie-Louise Kpokpo, a conservative delegate from the Ivory Coast.
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[@stevenv6463]

I'm not Christian but that woman literally said "a church with people of different faith backgrounds". It's a church, that's a place for Christians. If you want to meet with other religions, great but that's not a church. That's a social club.

[@davidangus8127]

I think "faith backgrounds" refers to where they have came from rather than what they are now e.g. a Presbyterian who has converted to Methodism or a Muslim who converted to Christianity

[@MNSaid27]

@@davidangus8127 I'm a muslim man btw people who left our religion and join that pagan religion will enter jahannam on the day of judgement.

[@Besties490]

do you want to be a Christian

[@stevenv6463]

@@Besties490 No

[@tlay2496]

EXACTLY

[@lisasuzanne8474]

The church isn't about policy! It's about what the Bible SAYS!!!

[@richardg1426]

Your right ! We are told, a time will come when men will not put with sound doctrine ! 2nd Timothy 4:3 this what we are seeing today replace the word of God with man's word !

[@A.O.T.C]

Correct churches are not about policy and i never said that. Read the text carefully!!!

[@howardbarber9614]

If you are a Christian or a Christian Church you cannot accept homosexuality. That is Biblical. You can, and should, accept the sinner as you should all sinners, but not the sin. Acceptance does NOT include performing such rights as marriage to join them together.

[@A.O.T.C]

@@howardbarber9614 Amen

[@williamcarrington61]

The Church Age is dead .

[@user-xt9jw4gt7o]

This isn't a church. It's a political party.

[@tinginlang1358]

What part of these verses don't u understand? Leviticus 18:22 Leviticus 20:13 1 Corinthians 6:9 1 Timothy 1:10 Most sins are intermittent, homosexuality is a bold faced continuous practice of sins, if u voted for these ppl, or sympathize with them, u will not escape the punishment as in the day of Sodom n Gomorrah. read ur bible, don't change what the bible said, u will be accounted for what u have practicipated in, as said in ur bible, "wolves in sheep's clothing" r in UMC as said in Matt 7:15, there's no excuse for what u have done. Homosexuality has no place in the kingdom of God no matters how u want of twist or spin it. u will reap what u sowed.

[@Officialpolicepuppet]

Very true This is NO church . This is disgusting n evil

[@oxysz]

@@tinginlang1358 I took from his comment he was agreeing with us in that they are acting like politicians and not a church. These people are of the devil.. pushing people to embrace sin.. so sick

[@nigelsolomon4808]

Shame on those blacks in that church

[@mattbell555]

Like the Vatican, even If Im catholic. Our pope is a disgrace, NATO lover and Beast lover Bergolio.

[@louistrouver2800]

"Repent? I'm not going to repent." Yep, that says it all.

[@carolinepate6828]

Of course she's not. She has NO intention of accepting that church's doctrine. There is 'something ' in her soul that desires to 'change' THAT church to HER beliefs.

[@theovanrossum8652]

Why should she repent? It is not a crime to be gay.

[@juniorhector9582]

@@theovanrossum8652 really you think so? You must be one of them to condoning this type of behavior. It is clear in the word of God it’s an abomination it is a sin and will lead many to the pit of hell you can accept it or not it’s your problem. No homosexual will enter the kingdom of heaven it is his word not mine.

[@theovanrossum8652]

@@juniorhector9582 Bible was written by people, not by any God. People who claim their God said this and that. In short: religion is man made.

[@gameshowguy2000]

@@juniorhector9582 *IT'S THE 21ST CENTURY AND THE WORLD IS CHANGING. EITHER ADAPT TO CHANGE LIKE EBENEZER SCROOGE OR CARRY HEAVY METAL CHAINS LIKE JACOB MARLEY.*

[@sharonberget5442]

When Men can vote on doctrine, you know it is a man made church. You can’t vote doctrine. The Lord directs his church. Pray to find it. A true seeker will find.

[@Silverheart1956]

Dear @Mavors44, Curious, do you have any formal theological (or competent informal) training ? Particularly in the field of Biblology ? DZ

[@pastorbri]

homophobics were just men who used to have a say on doctrine too

[@boberbib3178]

All religion and churches are man maid.flesh and blood picked up the pencil and wrote the bible.

[@pastorbri]

@@boberbib3178 kind of true. Jesus did not come to start a religion, man did that

[@boberbib3178]

Roland I personally do not believe in prophets. I do not Jesus was a profet even bible says he was.I just fo not believe in the bible at all.

[@Camelotskin]

The Holy Spirit will not be in any Church that rejects Gods biblical principles.

[@truthseeker6410]

Echbod the glory has departed. Amen

[@user-jv3ip7lk6x]

O you who have been given the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Believe in what We have revealed (to Muhammad SAW) confirming what is (already) with you, before We efface faces (by making them like the back of necks; without nose, mouth, eyes, etc.) and turn them hindwards, or curse them as We cursed the Sabbath-breakers. And the Commandment of Allah is always executed. Quran 4:47 English translation

[@Meow-oo7yk]

Okay then I guess every church that allows members to wear mixed fabrics also doesn’t have the Holy Spirit with them

[@Camelotskin]

@@Meow-oo7yk So you are comparing sexual sin to fabric? SMH

[@Meow-oo7yk]

I think that’s a fair comparison taking into consideration that if someone committed murder but believed, is able to go to heaven.. but someone who never hurt a fly and didn’t believe would burn in hell for eternity.

[@nkosik8885]

There's a difference between a religious club and a church, the church only observes the law of God, a religious club does whatever is right in its own eyes. For this reason I left the previous 'church' and I deeply regret ever getting involved with it

[@d2lover88]

I'm a gay Christian. I'm still attracted to men but attraction alone is not sin. This is called temptation, acting on it either in my mind (as a fantasy) or physically is a sin. Christ forgave our sins and died to save us from their effects. I don't think ignoring that and continuing my lifestyle would honor Christ's death. I don't like to bash atheists because all atheists are different from one another. I was once one. I thought if God was real then he hated me for making me gay and having his servants constantly disparage me. The truth is in Corinthians, Paul says that it's a very good thing to marry but an even better one to dedicate your life to serving Christ, not a spouse. So I chose Christ, he has become more of a desire in my heart than easy sex or a 60 year marriage. To all of those saying that Jesus would've accepted gay marriage, I'm sorry but you're mistaken. Jesus would've accepted the 'homosexual' not the 'homosexual-ity.' John 7:53 8-11 speaks of a woman caught in adultery and the Pharisees were about to stone the woman for her sins, and Jesus stopped them and told the one who was without sin to cast the first stone. None were without sin and Jesus was the only one who could stone her. Instead, he told her to go and LEAVE YOUR LIFE OF SIN. Therefore, while Jesus loved her and accepted her, he did NOT accept her sin. I'm just telling you what the bible says about sin. If you want to argue that the bible says homosexuality is okay then fine, I'll listen to your argument. Don't try to say for one second that living a sinful life is okay however, Jesus clearly said it was NOT. 24:15 This couple has given in to temptation.

[@thomaspig7684]

Im sad for you. Homosexuality is not a sin and if you believe it is then you believe that god created you with an incredible temptation meant to drive you to sin. Unless you believe that god didn’t make gay people in which case, why are you gay?

[@johnnimpaye3578]

My friend Jesus is coming soon I tell you live it to marry gay by gay , that's very bad

[@jacobtennyson9213]

You're Gay, not Christian. You can't be homosexual when your a Christian. You can't enter heaven in the last days if you're still in your sins. You can't tell Jesus that your sins is ok. Jesus took our sins away so we can repent now to Him, take baptism to revive, restore and release us from our sins. You can only enter heaven in your righteousness with Jesus incorruptible and pure. Because our sins will never be on heaven.

[@jacobtennyson9213]

@@ciggystardust Folks leaving the faith because they want to believe in their own way instead of Jesus. They want to add their homosexuality and other sin culture like its ok for God. NO, God will never allow anything unclean to his heart.Having His people who follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior and doing any unclean things doesn't mix. Either you clean for Christ or bring dirty for Lucifer. What's clean stays clean. What unclean stays unclean. Light and darkness don't mix. And SIN separates from God.

[@SantiagoRodriguez-tz5xh]

​@@jacobtennyson9213 theres no such thing as a gay christian. Thats like saying hes a vegan and he eats meat

[@nicholasmaine9312]

I can’t believe that this is actually debatable. Absolute disgust

[@forgottenmma3694]

Agreed this entire video is disgusting

[@quqqo7875]

Indeed

[@lindalackey4609]

This is sick!

[@barbaraerlinger5487]

Leviticus 18 22 ORIGINALLY said you shall not lie with young boys as you would a woman for it is an abomination. It was then changed to lie with men as you would a woman. The church lies. The Bible is not without error. 🙏 Man changed God's word look it up and use it to hate people and preach on Sundays instead of sabbath Saturday. Gay is not sin!!!

[@emmajane646]

@@barbaraerlinger5487 you are lying Barbara about God's Word. Satan lied about God's word just as you did. The serpent in the garden said "Hath God said?" The serpent talks through you Barbara

[@frankrichardson5083]

In the end time men shall itching ears to sound doctrines.

[@MS-ld3jn]

Amen, 2 Timothy 4:3-4. This was true in the past, and it's true now

[@bhibhidhabhubha7667]

20:07- What are they doing? Raising hands to pray for LGBTQ ideology to pass in church? Goes on to show that sometimes people put emotions infront of scripture.

[@jacobtennyson9213]

Homosexuals culture is never allowed in the church.

[@kazumakiryuu2668]

When they are told, ‘Do not cause corruption on the earth,’ they say, ‘We are only reformers!’ Behold! They are themselves the agents of corruption, but they are not aware. QURAN (2:11)

[@ianalan4367]

“What one generation tolerates the next will embrace.” John Wesley For those who do not know the Methodist Church was founded under John Wesley. He would not agree with progressive doctrine.

[@lionofjudahlambofgod9132]

Amen this is apostasy. Theyre not saved.

[@gideonob]

John Wesley would rather dissolve the church than accept what is clearly not compatible with Scripture

[@valerieobrien5521]

Why don't they READ THE WORD OF GOD ? ! ! GOD said that if two people of the same GENDER have sex he ( GOD ) considers it an ABOMINATION !! End of . God's Word does not change !

[@valerieobrien5521]

@@gideonob John Wesley would turn in his grave if he knew about this ! It's shameful !

[@davidwadsworth8982]

He would not,no way.

[@chrisbennett3290]

Praise God for the African congregations. Once people no longer are told they must repent, you've lost the gospel.

[@listenup2882]

No African or any person with a healthy conscience should remain in any church that condones gay marriage.

[@timestories7836]

The devil works from the top down

[@theovanrossum8652]

Isn't the Gospel a bit outdated now?

[@EMpizza111]

The gospel is the same like always repent from your sins and accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior and Lord I invite u to read what the word of God says about Homosexuality.

[@Agape44908]

Conservatives like you are just superstitious fanatics. So go to Africa with your marabout friends. And we keep our faith full of love and grace.

[@nikkarlstetter1932]

This is condemABLE action , all church's should be ashamed of themselves for doing this, disobeying, blasphemous, immoral, teaching lies, breaking law. There will be Death.

[@thomaspig7684]

🏳️‍🌈

[@groth3395]

A church without a doctrine that follows scripture is not a church. At best, it's a social club.

[@gal2205]

" I do not want to get married like in a courtroom..I want to be married in church..I want God's blessings"..Man, read your Bible..Repent and be transformed..You cannot be made new if you do not repent..Also a church is not a building. It is a group of people who believe in Christ.They abide with Him & His Words.. If you believe in Him, you will not continue with homosexuality for The Bible is clear "..no homosexuals will inherit the Kingdom of God.." Praying for you and partner.

[@user-jv3ip7lk6x]

Cant you see? Your religion is corrupted, you're praying for them with knowing theie crime? Is that a believe? read Quran and decide. Millions and millions read the Quran every single day without throwing in it the garage and they follow what Allah told us letter by letter, be a real follower of Jesus peace be upon him by following a book that has not been changed, you can search and decide. O you who have been given the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Believe in what We have revealed (to Muhammad SAW) confirming what is (already) with you, before We efface faces (by making them like the back of necks; without nose, mouth, eyes, etc.) and turn them hindwards, or curse them as We cursed the Sabbath-breakers. And the Commandment of Allah is always executed. Quran 4:47 English translation

[@WHU63]

I totally agree. Why are so many churches destroying themselves by trying to accommodate same sex relationships. The Bible clearly says ..NO.. They just need to focus on what God says, not what man wants.

[@lildurk3004]

Im trying to figure why those folk cant let that sink in their head, people just trying to add

[@miraflorjomuad5178]

I'm proud of the African delegates. Hallelujah!

[@ernestovillalpando4841]

It’s debatable, yea they did oppose this wicked movement to integrate SSM into their church, but that’s the least of their problems. It seems that half their clergy (staff in the church) seems to be composed of women, which is not their place according to scripture. And, women pastors. And if that was not enough, council that votes on doctrine. As if the Bible was not sufficient enough to to tell them what doctrine to have, now they have to have a council to decide what to believe. But yes, I guess they did stand their ground to oppose this wicked behavior.

[@JDdr86]

@@ernestovillalpando4841 Wow, So women pastors are *wicked* sinners??????????

[@cityguard4847]

@@ernestovillalpando4841 I can at least respect that they do hold their beliefs firmly. Just need to sort out the fact they’re not listening to what the Bible told them. But I do respect their undying loyalty to what they do wish to listen to at least.

[@ernestovillalpando4841]

@@JDdr86 I just said that women leading congregation and churches is unbiblical. But sure lol

[@ernestovillalpando4841]

@@cityguard4847 That’s not gonna happen, I mean they have a council, why not just have the Bible as the ultimate authority?

[@angelaeaglesbeauty3892]

Satan and his demons are working hard to try to corrupt the very thing God loves, the church! Saints, we need to pray continually that God will keep the church strong in faith and that they will stand on his word never wavering!

[@gameshowguy2000]

*IT'S THE 21ST CENTURY AND THE WORLD IS CHANGING. EITHER ADAPT TO CHANGE LIKE EBENEZER SCROOGE OR CARRY HEAVY METAL CHAINS LIKE JACOB MARLEY.*

[@timclark1707]

This is God will. Come out from among them.

[@jacobtennyson9213]

At the end Those demons will lose.

[@stardustgirl2904]

The world 🌎 is falling to Satan, instead of Jesus Christ!

[@nikiciabee9326]

Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Praise be to God!

[@naliniebalgobin5078]

Their church was built on sand.. don't worry it will come crashing down soon..

[@briandelaney9710]

That’s Catholicism. Peter was the First Pope

[@FF4Games]

Guys we must pray for this church tbh 🙏

[@Iliek]

Pray the gay away.

[@quandaledingleofficial6]

​@@Iliek yessir bro

[@djparsons7363]

They chose their lifestyle, God won't overrule their free will.

[@hossentsoosart7165]

Agreed

[@samasaaa]

@@hossentsoosart7165 the world is sick

[@jamesmassingale8512]

They made up their own god..

[@alibolink0719]

All gods are made up.

[@pastorbri]

homophobics already did that

[@user-di3ls6sn2k]

AliboLink_07@. BRUH GODS???? LOL THERE IS NO GOD JUST ONE AND ITS ALLAH BRUUH OPEN YOURE MIND

[@pastorbri]

@@user-di3ls6sn2k wrong there is one God, 3 in 1, God, Jesus and the holy spirit

[@alibolink0719]

@@user-di3ls6sn2k No there are thousands of gods. Research paganism

[@timclark1707]

As a Christian I think this is great! He is separating the wheat from the chaff. These demons are trying to lead people astray and deserve everything they get for changing gods word. Praise Jesus or don't, its your free will

[@mfthlrdwnsidiq...9714]

This is great? Hahahaha so that's true... Christian already dying in Western&Europe🤔

[@timclark1707]

@@mfthlrdwnsidiq...9714 you cannot force someone to be saved by Jesus its a personal thing. Organised Religion is fake all over the world, but true Christians never die and live eternally with the son of God. Good luck with your hardened heart

[@thomaskearney6385]

Are you talking about the evangelical demons who hate gays?

[@garysmith7576]

So true

[@welshmankakumura4320]

@@timclark1707 but the early church was organized. The word church means " called out ones". Church is not an organization but a community, a holy community. Bible says " wr are a holy nation" This mentality of " jesus is personal" is not biblical. Jesus had a community of desciples. By the time he went to heaven, he had 500 followers. When the holy spirit came, they were all in one place, the upper room. Yes, salvation is personal, but you have to be part of the community

[@vanessapattersonmandook6989]

The Africans passion against this, brought tears to my eyes.

[@Meow-oo7yk]

Yeah it made me sad too

[@BABEEBEEH]

Devil is liar Exhibit one kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF6Qc6h-jbt0bZI isaiah 53:5 And Identity is in Christ

[@salimyusufji5736]

It is very sad, though I can't help thinking they were used by the conservative leadership in the US to shut down the debate. I didn't care for the way the narrator kept saying 'the African delegates, the African delegates,' as though they were an undifferentiated mob. It is likely that the preponderance of their votes went against inclusion, but these delegates too deserved the kind of individual profiles and recognition that the US-based clergy received. The African delegates were cast as unyielding opponents here, but there's a long story behind the hostility of African churches towards LGBTQI+ people, and it involves bad faith from the US. When populations in sub-Saharan Africa were being decimated by AIDS, not only did the US government condition its financial aid on the purchase of drugs from American Big Pharma, preventing African states from sourcing cheap drugs from elsewhere, but American faith-based charities fanned out across the continent, spreading the message of abstinence, chastity, and hostility towards sex workers and LGBTQI+ people, portrayed as the vectors of HIV-AIDS. Even today, it is the evangelical wing of the church that sends most missionaries to Africa, and the evangelical church is conservative. It incentivises the politics of moral judgement and exclusion. I think of how much worse it must be for sexual minorities in African congregations.

[@Meow-oo7yk]

@@salimyusufji5736 everything you said was spot on. Unfortunately most people will never want to understand this, especially the evangelicals

[@hexahexametermeter]

Wow, racist much?

[@jusjohnston1958]

the church is your body, not a building and the bible spells out the laws and you cant change that

[@Dockernan1977]

The church is made up of the believers and disciples of Christ. The Bible, especially in Acts, describes how the church grew and multiplied. Did it mean your body grew and multiplied? No. The church is also called the bride of Christ. Is your body the bride of Christ? No. A body is purely a meat sack that we wear.

[@simibignall5688]

Thank Heavens for the African delegates.

[@amypatton6730]

A church becomes a social club.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

This is messed up.

[@afrenchfrog1047]

Recabite Jehonadab no one asked

[@afrenchfrog1047]

MTS 3 baby fuck you

[@LigayaAKrips]

This is the end times....Im Praying JESUS CHRIST COMING SOON.

[@LigayaAKrips]

Very very very sad.💔

[@pastorbri]

thats homophobics for u, messed up

[@germanconvert1903]

Romans 1:27 Genesis 19 Leviticus 18:22 1 Corinthians 6:10 1 Timothy 1:10 And those are only the ones I know and I'm a Muslim...

[@HopeLives2012]

Thank you 💓

[@adamwalker2377]

You don't even have to list specifically places where it's mentioned. The perversity of homosexuality was so well understood at that time that mentioning it explicitly was not considered necessary. Kind of like fire being hot.

[@saintbrian2852]

The Gospel of the Great Lord and God Jesus Christ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5bIiY17aLRge5Y Jesus Christ saves sinners from Death and Hell

[@williamsmith7553]

Apostle Peter said Lot was a righteousness man .

[@SantiagoRodriguez-tz5xh]

Thank you brother. I respect you as a Christian✝️🤝☪️

[@mht5875]

Joseph P. Gudel of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod wrote an excellent article about the topic - it dates back to 1991 but accurately predicts where homosexuality and Christian denomimations are today as well as their role in society.

[@romanthechristian5237]

I’m actually seriously considering the LCMS as I am coming to a Lutheran understanding of Christianity and the Bible. I am going to look in to the source.

[@michaelciccone2194]

@@romanthechristian5237 The other Evangelical LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA is Lqbtxyz.

[@terrytimberlake8926]

A nation will never be healed because of this.. we are doomed

[@howardsumner8721]

" Both of them have done what is detestable" Leviticus 20:13

[@dominicjohnbaltazar1252]

their deeds are an abomination in the sight of God, they profess to His but they do the works of satan, if they didnt repent and believe they will perish in hell for all of the eternity. Brother our Lord is coming soon! We must spread the word of God to reach those people who are being deceived by this trash and demonic doctrine! May the Lord bless you and give you all what you need to glorify His name. Amen!

[@Krxy_Dimensional]

I don’t get how a CHURCH, do gay marriages

[@Krxy_Dimensional]

Like how the heck do people not read the bible that says, MAN SHALL LOVE WOMEN AND WOMEN SHALL LOVE MAN AND NO OTHER

[@barbaraerlinger5487]

Leviticus 18 22 ORIGINALLY said you shall not lie with young boys as you would a woman for it is an abomination. It was then changed to lie with men as you would a woman. The church lies. The Bible is not without error. 🙏 Man changed God's word look it up and use it to hate people and preach on Sundays instead of sabbath Saturday. Gay is not sin!!!

[@janet4232]

@@barbaraerlinger5487 yes it is if it’s acted upon

[@backyard2024]

Love is HOLINESS not feelings or lust.

[@sethrussell6060]

What many heterosexual people in the church believe is that homosexuals can only lust... That's bigotry...

[@warbozz1232]

@@sethrussell6060 well then you can call Jesus the biggest biggot in history then

[@55runescaper]

@@sethrussell6060 If it were love, they would avoid sexual relations and not cause one another to sin. This is true love.

[@sethrussell6060]

@@55runescaper then i guess they can cuddle instead and be close that way to express an intimacy they deserve.

[@lordbendtner9328]

"Love is not feelings" is like saying that carbon dioxide is not chemicals

[@bottman6997]

Can anyone tell me how the piece of music is called at the end of the video?

[@docutainment]

I feel like the church focus more on humans need then god teaching.

[@kidsstudynow6901]

Focus is on sausage in your pants....orgy time.....yuck

[@stephennikolovski6900]

Needs to do the opposite

[@saklee1777]

it can be hard finding a church thats not lukewarm christian in america nowadays

[@judniegedeon1818]

I call them the feel good prechers

[@thelionofthewest9168]

This is an example of a church in a state of Apostasy

[@arthurgearheard4701]

This also applies to the Lutheran and Presbyterian Churches!

[@mitchelll3879]

The most loving thing you can do is to give someone the truth

[@donnalucy8172]

The Bible is plain spoken on this subject. You can live the worldly way or Gods way. No riding riding the fence.

[@marytumaini797]

I can't believe this is happening! End of the world 🥺🥺💯

[@ernestovillalpando4841]

Slowly but surely

[@barbaraerlinger5487]

Leviticus 18 22 ORIGINALLY said you shall not lie with young boys as you would a woman for it is an abomination. It was then changed to lie with men as you would a woman. The church lies. The Bible is not without error. 🙏 Man changed God's word look it up and use it to hate people and preach on Sundays instead of sabbath Saturday. Gay is not sin!!!

[@Iliek]

@@barbaraerlinger5487 Stop being gay.

[@sirdonivandoodle2403]

​@@barbaraerlinger5487 based

[@jellallaw5033]

@@barbaraerlinger5487 in Jesus name out you devil!!!

[@pasteurperalthector3529]

Without the seed of righteousness u can not produce the fruit of righteousness.

[@pastorbri]

homophobics tend to not have the seed of rightiouness

[@pasteurperalthector3529]

@@pastorbri don't be arrogant. Repent! I don't hate people. I hate sin. Jesus told this woman in John 8:11, go ye and sin not. So stop calling evil good and good evil. The Holy Spirit can fix all of us, we need to practice His presence

[@pastorbri]

@@pasteurperalthector3529 yes so STOP being arrogent urself now....yes Jesus told this woman in John 8:11, go ye and sin not. So stop calling evil good and good evil. The Holy Spirit can fix all of us, we need to practice His presence, homophobia is a sin so stop doing this lifestyle that God hates. REPENT!

[@ozurking4748]

Then eat some veggies then.

[@pastorbri]

@@ozurking4748 yes that would be better and u wouldn't have weird hallusinations then

[@rickbrickles1410]

Be carful teachers for you will be held at a higher measure.

[@maddssmithy]

Who is the narrator of this doc? He sounds very familiar. Has he done work for PBS before? Can't quite place him....

[@jesusiislordtesfaye6101]

money is the root of the sin

[@TriciaRP]

The love of money.....

[@JohnPeter-wk8sz]

Exodus 20:8-11 [8]“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. [9]Six days you shall labor and do all your work, [10]but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. [11]For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.

[@JohnPeter-wk8sz]

@Mavors Exodus 20:8-11 [8]“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. [9]Six days you shall labor and do all your work, [10]but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. [11]For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.

[@bloodhound2995]

Money is the root of evil but the question is who created it

[@ElliottAlderDraco]

@@bloodhound2995 For the love [lust] of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Money isn't evil. Money is a tool created by humans to do business with other humans. God created man in his image. Paper money, now a fiat currency, is man creating value where none actually exists, fulfilling our image in God by creating. Money, while it can be the root of all kinds of evil, is also a vehicle for ample amounts of good too.

[@ladyloveishere1838]

This is a perfect example of what RELIGION means. This is MANS DOING NOT GOD PEOPLE

[@angelinegrows7765]

Paul didn’t have one , because picking up his cross to follow Jesus was his life! Pick up your cross!

[@alexandermichael117]

Folks talk about the Church, but what does that mean today, if the Church has changed it's doctrine, and accepts sin within it's doors.

[@Stefan-313]

Methodist brothers, I'm surprised and sad about why I'm offended, by the salute to real Methodists who don't want LGBT from an Orthodox brother

[@juanisaac5172]

A standing ovation to the delegates of Africa. The dark continent has seen the light of Christ and they are moving forward.

[@dapurkulata420]

Awesome! Move there!

[@barrett7893]

I guess it’s OK that the African delegates believe in murdering gay people and they do murder gay people in Africa. Shame on you. God said if you have hatred in your heart you shall not enter the kingdom of God if you murder someone you have hatred for them.

[@barrett7893]

@@dapurkulata420 Amen 💯

[@jimelliott6200]

What does the Korean Church believe?..there are many thousands of UMC members there.

[@Dockernan1977]

Africa is actually one of the first continents where Christianity grew and spread rapidly, I think mainly due to the Ethiopian eunech. Aside from modern day Turkey, Africa received and embraced Christianity more than any other place in the primitive beginnings of the church.

[@rafikis4524]

CONTEXT‼️CONTEXT‼️ Pastor quotes Mark 10:9“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Two verses before that, Mark 10:7 says ‘For this reason a MAN will leave his father and mother and be united to his WIFE and the two will become one flesh.

[@Oldman808]

This is why I no longer attend church.

[@poorchristopher15]

The majority of the churches are not like this one.

[@jacobtennyson9213]

Then you no longer attend heaven if you reject Jesus and His Church.

[@Oldman808]

@@jacobtennyson9213 That the Methodist Church left its members. That why attendance has declined. My family found another church that still preaches the Holy Bible instead of ultra liberal rigamarole about inclusiveness and acceptance of sinful lifestyles.

[@cotonyiamariearcenaux9173]

well at least you know where the Methodist Church stands . proud of Africa!

[@80sForever29]

Marie Arcenaux Proud of Africa which is a shithole continent. What has your god given to your people for being such dickheads?

[@pastorbri]

@@80sForever29 don't be too hard on homophoibics, they can't help being simple.

[@studiosx8561]

@@80sForever29 I am from Africa, and the repesect god. Have you ever been to Africa churches they love god

[@juniorhector9582]

Methodist church is actually a false doctrine anyway people should stop going there.

[@helentrue7377]

24:10 It's not the violation of the book of discipline or the rules of the church It's violation of the God words!

[@pastorbri]

yes homophobia does violate Gods word

[@saltisgood]

Watch Gino Jennings

[@helentrue7377]

@@saltisgood I know,I know... Jesus was black;)

[@themallaburns6199]

@@pastorbri with all due respect, the bible clearly states that this lifestyle is sinful, as is many others. Believing in Gods word doesn't mean your homophobic!! We are called to love our gay brothers and sisters. But this does not mean you have to approve of any sinful lifestyle. God is love but above all, is HOLY!!! We are all required to turn from sin. Which can be a battle for many but non the less we are called to live by Gods word!!

[@pastorbri]

@@themallaburns6199 with all due respect, the bible clearly states that the homophobic lifestyle is sinful, as is many others. Believing in Gods word doesn't mean your wrong to point this out!! We are called to love our homophobic brothers and sisters. But this does not mean you have to approve of any sinful lifestyle like homophobia is. God is love but above all, is HOLY!!! We are all required to turn from sin. Which can be a battle for many but non the less we are called to live by Gods word!!

[@davidhess1019]

How can anyone expect God's blessing on what God has condemned? His Word endures forever. God have mercy on these deceived people.

[@adalbertomodesusa]

The biggest problem with the protestant church today is the affirmation of sinful practices, neglecting what the Word of God says about it. It is the beginning of the end.

[@ladyloveishere1838]

God is not please. But when you stand before him many will be disappointed. When you hear DEPART FROM ME I NEVER KNEW YOU. Thats gonna be a hurt moment on the way to HELL

[@dappydep]

Don't leave God's love out of the equation...

[@Tony-ux4tr]

I can’t believe this is happening This is sickening. I got a lot to think about because I have kids and I will never take them to so-called church like this.

[@freeman8128]

Kids are baby goats. If they are human they are CHILDREN.

[@rypoelk997]

I'll pray for your children that they don't grow up to be a hypocritical bigot

[@RedMcc]

From my time as a Christian since the early 80s I have seen a frightening path for a complete disregard for HIS Word. What is left if pre-marital sex is now ok, divorce for almost any reason is ok, near pornographic entertainment ok, entertainment where almost every commandment is broken in a 30 minute show is ok and now homosexuality now isn't a sin. This is a spiritual de-evolution. What is sin now? Jesus said if you follow me, the world will hate you. We have taken the teeth out of what sin is what we can identify as sin. We have allowed these sins to fester and remain and called it good which is a sign of God's wrath according to Isaiah.

[@sylviafullerton7416]

If God said it, I will believe it. I refuse to sit on the fence. Satan owns the fence! I will not be a Methodist anymore, after loving the Methodist Church for 75 years.

[@jonasopmeer]

No biblical debate, no appeal to church history, followed by no church discipline. This is a problem.

[@LaRoxxyLA]

There pleasing men not God.

[@KM-leons]

Yes

[@MB-ki3xe]

They’re*

[@MB-ki3xe]

Meh 🏳️‍🌈

[@MasterMark08.]

Who knows if God is real? 🏳️‍🌈

[@gabyto1342]

Elite Fusion well, Christians. They believe in what they want to believe. You believe in the Science and what you can see. We believe in what we cannot see but can feel it’s there. It’s the same things, just that one follows The Creator and the other The Human. Simple as that

[@asmrjayzel3759]

they are making their own God, how sad

[@pastorbri]

yes homophobics already have

[@emmalesturgie]

Christian people made their own god 🤥

[@TheWarrior68]

@@emmalesturgie what no God is real

[@seansweeney8911]

Note how even Thompson’s church service was ordered and traditional, compared with Oliveto’s bedlam. Also how do so many gays and lesbians appear to be in key administrative roles during the votes etc? Worrying

[@joel3659]

The apostat pastor did not say at the end: '"i declare you husband and wife"

[@aloneranger3980]

This is against God's word............

[@sednaidk4283]

Like you:)

[@adamayoub1941]

This is not a church it is a SATANIC TEMPLE

[@jasonmcneely6883]

@jason thomas fuck yourself

[@buddyontheweb]

The Bible wasn't written by God. If God wanted there to be no gay people, there would be none. God wants them here. No one care what you think. Reality is not a democracy. You don't get a say in the lives of others.

[@pastorbri]

@@buddyontheweb homophobics do tend to be thick eh

[@westb1028]

Guy doesn’t even know that marriage doesn’t continue after death... 😖

[@Meow-oo7yk]

There’s no proof of what happens after death

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

That's great. No more tedious heterosexual couples lording it over anyone who is single.

[@rwd2213]

@@scented-leafpelargonium3366 Do morals bother you?

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

@@rwd2213 Do they bother you?

[@rwd2213]

@@scented-leafpelargonium3366 The opposition of God's moral laws bother me, yes. But that does not mean anyone is "lording" it over anyone.

[@kennethsmith8844]

I heard her say I am not going to repent! If gay marriage was wrong in times past it is wrong now

[@mardagatan8779]

Truly! very sad indeed! The church for so many years have been hit by false doctrines, teachings, proponents of change that simply (in plain words) contradiction with the teachings of Christ, and the early apostles. If at all, the very words of caution by the patriarchs of infiltration are surely taking its ugly face, and openly. They can change their stand on issues about - what is Sin(s) But the word of GOD can never change, what was sin then, remains sins till the day of the Lord’s.

[@kbphilip777]

At the first place why has the Church bring a motion to debate and vote that which is prohibited by the sovereign God! If you are for gay marriages that implies you are no more Christ minded but carnal.

[@pigjubby1]

It can be as powerful as you want. Is it biblical?

[@geosaidi9057]

No its not.

[@Knightx392]

Last days itching ears

[@Meow-oo7yk]

You better not be wearing any mixed fabrics

[@thomaspig7684]

@@Meow-oo7yk i laughed so hard

[@J.CForever]

It’s not up to the church to decide whether homosexuality is a sin. IT IS. God spoke through his word already

[@J.CForever]

@@GeorgetteIV it should be up to parents. My point is God decides what is sin, not us. Not the church and not the government.

[@OfficialEdgeWorkStudios]

I don’t understand why these queers want to reform it. They can make a new denomination.

[@tristant9705]

This is wrong on so many levels...

[@pastorbri]

thats homophobia for u

[@di24jj69]

Oh why? R u scared of love?

[@madluv5214]

@@pastorbri God don't like it!

[@pastorbri]

@@madluv5214 I agree, God doesn't like the homophobic lifestyle.

[@shaunclark425]

pator brian MISSUSES THE WORD.. HOMOPHOBIA IS AN IRATTIONAL FEAR OR HATRED OF HOMOSEXUALS. .POINTING OUT THE FACT THAT HOMOSEXUALITY IS A SIN AND A PEVERSIONS IS NOT HOMOPHOBIC... NOT EVERYONE HAS BEEN BRAINWASHED BY THE LIBERAL LEFTS RELENTLESS PROPAGANDA .. TRY SOME FACTS FOR A CHANGE.. WWW.CHICK.COM AND WWW.JOSH.ORG. OPPOSING A PERVERSION IS NOT OPPPOSING LOVE EATHER - THAT IS ANOTHR IDIOTIC FALSE COMPARISON.. BUT THATS A TYPICAL TACTIC OF THE LIBERAL LEFT IN THEIR QUEST TO PROVE BLACK IS WHITE AND VISA VERSA. ..GOT IT TheApplesAreComing ?? OS YOU CAN SEE THE FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW THE FACTS THAT PROVE THE BIBLE TO BE TRUE AND RELIABLE (WWW.CHICK.COM AND WWW.JOSH.ORG) AND THE ONLY WAY FOR ANYONE TO AVOID HELL (SEE THE BOOK OF ROMANS - NWE TESTEMENT)..

[@beverlyjohnson2671]

So what, they're just gonna vote something out of the bible? This is absurd.

[@di24jj69]

Ok great, tell me where it's written i've never found it

[@di24jj69]

Go do it

[@hunterricks9003]

HAIL 26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. 28 Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:26-28.

[@hunterricks9003]

HAIL. “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭18:22‬ ‭

[@hunterricks9003]

HAIL “If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭20:13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@psydwaindah]

That homosexual man saying, " I want God's blesing!" Is so typical of the warped, self obsessed mind of unrepentant sinners. "I want to hold onto my sin and still receive all the blessings of God!" No! You've been commanded to repent of your sins, and lay them at the foot of the cross where Jesus paid for them with his life! If you refuse to accept the word of almighty GOD himself; to defy his commands and say, "I know better than him. My morals are higher than his!" Then you are choosing to reject God. How then can you hope to enter his kingdom still covered in the filth of your sins, having spent your entire life refusing to be washed clean? The answer, though painful, is simple! You can't! You won't! And it has always been YOUR choice! You may win in semantic debate with weak men and you may even enter their inner sanctums with your glib arguments but you will NEVER defy God's will nor force your way into his holy sanctury. All you've achieved here with this farcical campaign is to poison the church and deliver a death sentence to it...and rightly so. Any church that caves to sin was never deserving to survive. You service to Chriustianity in this light is that you've assisted in exposing the fraudulent from the genuine. You've highlighted another place to avoid for true believers and followers of Christ.

[@Ricobanggg]

“Man shall not lie with man the same as with woman” “ for there will come a time when there doctrine will be custom tailored to suite there itching ears” “The word of god is ever lasting” “The grass withers and the weather fades but the word of god stands forever” “ The world passeth away but the word of god shall stand forever”

[@LexLuthor-kf9cn]

The miracle of that is that they come but refuse to learn.

[@ivanos_95]

I never expected the protestants to respect the holy tradition in general, but legalisation of homosexuality is a disrespect towards the Scriptures itself. After all, the protestant aren't much different than the Roman-Catholic predecessors.

[@cantrait7311]

Right we should all be Eastern Orthodox Church another divided religion

[@cantrait7311]

Then you never followed Protestantism

[@thomaspig7684]

So I’m assuming you’re racist

[@johnminshell7595]

Isaiah 55 : 8-9. My thoughts are higher than your Thoughts and My Ways are higher than Your Ways . Please let that sink in .

[@Hasan-tf1so]

as a Muslim I see this is not Christianity church

[@dv4740]

This is a spiritual battle. How can they praise god when they love sin? What has happened?

[@quqqo7875]

This video is disgusting

[@loveoflife709]

They never knew him, but are ravenous wolves that entered by the wayside.

[@jonburrows2684]

They've traded the truth for a lie. Because of their evil lust for one another, God has turned them over to reprobate mind. If Gods closed the door on them, that's it. No man can open it for them. They're doomed for hell.

[@germanshepherd9982]

Omg,,,,,It took me 3 seconds to have a awful feeling...Goodluck with this mess....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hell ENLARGES itself daily!!!

[@di24jj69]

Hell is fucking awesome

[@di24jj69]

All the other gay r gonna be there

[@di24jj69]

This is awesome for us😂👏🏻 + we don't have toxic people like you there

[@madluv5214]

@@di24jj69 lets see what God have too say about that!

[@shaunclark425]

TheApplesAreComing - YOU THINK THAT BURNING IN AGONY FOR EVER IS AWSOME?? OR ARE YOU DELUDED INTO THINKING HELL IS LIKE SOME HEAVEY METAL ROCK CLUB WITH POLE DANCERS?? WAKE UP MATE ..

[@TheHoffy59]

Such arrogance: "The west doesn't care". Well, the Midwest does care. I pray for the UMC to make this correct, Godly decision this weekend. Let the sinners repent or go elsewhere to affirm their sin. God help us all.

[@BK-lc7vb]

They call it 'pride'. I think if they feel like the Methodist church is not 'supportive' of their agenda, they should start their own church... Being inclusive should not mean embracing or supporting sinful behavior. We love our friends, just not the lifestyle they choose... The same could be said of a thief, or murderer, or hypocrite, etc... No one has ever said a member of the lgbt... is not welcome to church. Just don't try to force your agenda on the church.

[@pastorbri]

wish homophobics would go elsewhere

[@cliffa2901]

@@pastorbri we wish homosexuals would go else where

[@taflynmassar3386]

Africans are more wiser than their western counter part ...wisdom from God is better than feelings of man

[@c.m.p2943]

Bravo African methodists

[@vanlaldikiralte5079]

Every one has a choice. But churches that don't follows God's words that's been written down in the Bible can't be a Christian church.

[@jarynn8156]

Is the Bible God's word? The Bible that we in the US read isn't the original Bible as it was written by its Greek authors. Its been translated. And translation is not an easy task. Its not a matter of matching words together like many religious scholars like to pretend it is. You must be able to thoroughly understand not just the literal text, but the person who wrote the words and the two *cultures* you are translating between. The passages that supposedly deal with homosexuality are all fraught with issues. The most glaring issue with the New Testament mentions are particularly curious. The Greeks had a word for homosexual relations. Yet the original authors didn't use that word. Recommend looking up "StopBibleAbuse", a website that breaks down in incredible detail the full meaning behind each passage dealing with LGBT issues.

[@Meow-oo7yk]

You better not be wearing any mixed fabrics

[@benchernjavsky7097]

come to the Orthodox Church. we actually value God's word.

[@MrSurfingdreamer]

The PROVEN TRUTH is that homosexuality is completely normal, healthy, and natural for humans, animals, and even plants. If you believe God is truth, but you are unwilling to accept actual, proven truth, then your beliefs about God are bullshit.

[@afrenchfrog1047]

Gods word is to accept all and love all not hate like what you’re doing

[@christophagy6084]

@@afrenchfrog1047 Its us who need to accept Christ, not the the other way round. Christ refuses no one, but we refuse him by choosing sin

[@rootdrone6225]

@@afrenchfrog1047 We don't accept sin, we fight it.

[@ozurking4748]

@@rootdrone6225 than fight your existence.

[@platoemmanueldangan7765]

People are getting confused in this generation, the religion is not a political affair to vote ✅ upon.

[@rogerrugina9594]

This issue shouldn’t be discussed in church even?

[@ethanantonioortiz-ulibarri6525]

The Book of Discipline was not written by God we should follow the Bible and although other resources are good we should not treat them as something that is equal to the Bible. That's all I have to say about this.

[@Silverheart1956]

Dear @Roland, I might add that the word "inspired" in the verse you quoted, is not an accurate translation of the Greek word, "theopneustos" (εόπνευστος), used in this verse. A more accurate and literal translation of this word would be, "God-breathed". Therefore, internally, the Scriptures claim to be "God-breathed". DZ

[@roseystilc2697]

@@Silverheart1956 what?

[@douglaszachary8318]

Dear @@roseystilc2697, "what ?" Is this a comment, or a question, or other ? I may be able to clarify something you do not understand if you will explain what is meant by "what ?" Many people are not very familiar with the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. It seems Mavors is not very informed concerning the nature of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. Just trying to explain the internal claims of Scripture. DZ

[@jakeanderson7556]

This isn’t a church 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@pastorbri]

says you.

[@redxgamer1]

That's your opinion

[@pastorbri]

@@redxgamer1 YEAH As God Loves the LGBT community but hates the homophobic one.

[@nikitazasypkin6497]

pastor brian Adam and even not Adam and Steve

[@pastorbri]

@@nikitazasypkin6497 and...david and Jonathan (1 and 2 sam) not david and Joan, whats ur point?

[@Ricky-es9vg]

Glad I found the Orthodox Church

[@Isabella-id6ez]

How do you find it ? I am born orthodox

[@jacobtennyson9213]

Yes, a church that does iconic idol worship.

[@susan8576]

"A convention where the church will decide if it still holds whether homosexuality is a sin?" Of course the doors of a church should be open to everyone who decsire to come in, but what happened to churches being guided by the bible? I can't deal.

[@mikedunker7354]

gods word does not change its true

[@jackwilliams8509]

Yes of course,God still loves same-sex marriage

[@thomaspig7684]

Except for when it does

[@newsomsr2000]

You cannot change God are manipulate God To fit your narrative they don't work that way He knows more than we do

[@pastorbri]

yet this is what homophobics have done.

[@newsomsr2000]

@@pastorbri You don't read The Bible do you? If is God's wrong that means there is no god, Leviticus 18 22. Cancel culture Conservatives And liberals, have turned their back on God to they just in name only Trying to subvert the churches. Too late the country is trying destroy God, belittling when his word. Picking Choosing what to follow. Make an immoral into moral America is done. Without God morality is not necessary. People pick and choose what to follow even if they hate it. U sposed to follow God not have God follow you. Aka (Gayness). I wish I could send my kid to a Christian school. I cannot afford it. We let this happen.the laws they are responsible. passed the laws they are responsible and with all these Alphabet people causes. I use to be proud of America. They just trying to solidify the gay stuff. We May as well fully cancel God they pretty much done it, Don't just keep the parts they like. They have Forsaken God

[@mudzingwamusarurwa1157]

The Africans have done me proud again.

[@jimweatherly5738]

“But to the wicked person, God says: “What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips? When you see a thief, you join with him; you throw in your lot with adulterers. You use your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit. You sit and testify against your brother and slander your own mother’s son. When you did these things and I kept silent, you thought I was exactly like you. But I now arraign you and set my accusations before you.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭50‬:‭16‬, ‭18‬-‭21‬ ‭

[@RosemaryDrone-zy2eh]

Thank you! Great Scripture!

[@davidcawrowl3865]

Stunning comment at the end by Amory Peck: "They will say we can't do this--that's not godly, it's not biblical (to offer gay marriage), but how should we put it: we kindly don't care." Therein lies the attitude which sounds wholly unchristian and uncaring, and as if the rest of the U.S. church and the African church are lost causes.

[@Iliek]

People who go to these progressive "Churches" worship their selves.

[@liuton2005]

Matthew 18:7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come!

[@caedmonnoeske3931]

No one seems to want to listen to me, but it always starts with the ordination of women. Then it goes into the acceptance and ordination of homosexuals.

[@kxngdee266]

Yep it started there !!!!!!!

[@dv4740]

You are right. The same process happenend in protestant lutheran church in germany. It is the first big sign of direct disobedience to gods word and will.

[@rickbrickles1410]

Lord let there be discernment in this matter. Amen 🙏