I have a hard time understanding how a religion would take up a position that says that only certain people are welcome.
Doesn't that go against God?
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You misunderstand UM teaching. Everyone is indeed welcome; that is the case in every UM congregation on earth. But, obviously, not everyone is ordained clergy. We have the right to discern that & to not ordain those who are unrepentant of sinful behaviors.
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In this case, the Church believes that homosexual practice is incompatible with Christian teaching. The UMC agrees with the broad ecumenical consensus of classical orthodox Christianity for the past 2000 years. Surely it's fair to expect UM clergy to follow UM teaching.
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But, to your original point, you said that the Church doesn't welcome everyone. That is entirely false. Everyone is welcome, but, obviously, not everyone is ordained clergy.
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