Methodist Jury Convicts Lesbian Minister

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Methodist Jury Convicts Lesbian Minister
By RICHARD N. OSTLING, AP Religion Writer

PUGHTOWN, Pa. - A lesbian minister in the United Methodist Church who lives with her partner was found guilty Thursday of violating a church ban on actively gay clergy and defrocked.

A 13-member jury made up of Methodist clergy convicted the Rev. Irene Elizabeth Stroud on the second day of her church trial. Methodist law bars "self-avowed, practicing homosexuals" from ministry. Nine votes were necessary for a conviction and the jury voted 12-1 to find Stroud guilty.

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[Avatar4321]

so when does the trial start for the one who didnt?

 

[dmp]

why is this even happening? People who trully believe in the Bible, yet practice homosexuality need to be man or woman enough to admit their sin, and step down.

Geesh.

 

[Joz]

why is this even happening? People who trully believe in the Bible, yet practice homosexuality need to be man or woman enough to admit their sin, and step down.

Geesh.

Hear! Hear!