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In reply to the discussion: Entire Methodist confirmation class declines to become members over anti-LGBTQ policies [View all]kiri
(786 posts)32. churches are for 'pastors' preachers
I grew up amongst Methodists, Church of Christ, Catholics, and {gasp!} Unitarians.
They all claimed to be the one true 'faith' and path to salvation--whatever that meant--except for the UUs.
At age 12 I figured out that they could not all be right. And tithing was just to pay the minister's Mercedes car.
I have only rarely stepped foot in a church ever since, except to support some UU Humanists.
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Entire Methodist confirmation class declines to become members over anti-LGBTQ policies [View all]
DURHAM D
May 2019
OP
I'm surprised at the Methodist taking that stance. I always thought they were one of the more
Fla Dem
May 2019
#3
Me too. Not sure what happened but that is what the grads are reacting to. Rightly so.
Evolve Dammit
May 2019
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