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A dramatic schism over social issues? The United Methodist Church has been here before – but this time, America’s religious landscape is far different

  • Written by Christopher H. Evans, Professor of the History of Christianity, Boston University
imageDebates over LGBTQ+ issues have divided Methodist congregations for years leading up to the current schism.AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File

The United Methodist Church’s General Conference will meet in Charlotte, North Carolina from April 23 to May 4, 2024. Originally scheduled for 2020 and delayed three times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this...

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