Methodism’s Messy Divorce

John Lomperis on May 1, 2023

(This article first appeared in National Review Online).

The United Methodist Church, America’s second-largest Protestant denomination, is not so united anymore. Its attempts to be a great “big tent” have devolved into a messy schism.

American Methodism was formally established in 1784, just after the Revolutionary War. The new denomination grew rapidly along with the new nation in numbers, geography, and prestige.

(You can read the rest of this article here in National Review Online).

  1. Comment by Fixed the sign on May 15, 2023 at 3:00 am

    All are welcome TO REPENT AND STOP SINNING SEXUALLY.

    Jesus said “Go and SiN nO mOrE.”

    Its not rocket surgery.

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