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crime1 year ago

"Connecticut Pastor and Resident Arrested for Dealing Crystal Meth"

A 63-year-old Methodist pastor in Connecticut has been arrested for allegedly dealing crystal meth from the rectory of his church, with police finding him in possession of the drug during a staged deal. The pastor, Herbert Miller, was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell and other related charges, and has been released on bail. His name has been removed from the church's website, and there is no confirmation on how long he has been involved in drug dealing.

via New York Post |
#connecticut#crime#crystal-meth
religion2 years ago

"261 Georgia Methodist Churches Split Over LGBTQ+ Divide"

The North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church has approved the disaffiliation of 261 congregations due to theological differences and disagreements over the inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals in the church. This marks a significant split within the denomination, with over 7,000 congregations having received approval to leave since 2019. The United Methodist Church has long debated its bans on same-sex marriages and the ordination of openly LGBTQ+ clergy, leading to a growing defiance and departure of conservative congregations.

via WSB Atlanta|
#disaffiliation#lgbtq#methodist-church
discrimination2 years ago

Theologian Fired and Threatened as Terrorist for Anti-Homosexuality Tweet

A theologian was fired from a Methodist Bible college in the UK and threatened to be reported as a terrorist due to his tweets opposing homosexuality. Dr. Aaron Edwards was accused of "bringing the college into disrepute" on social media and was suspended from the school pending an investigation. Edwards' case comes amid a global rift among Methodists over the issue of homosexuality and gay clergy, which has led to many congregations in the US leaving the mainline denomination.

via Fox News|
#bible-college#discrimination#homosexuality