If you follow religion blogs and news sites, it’s likely you’ve heard buzz about the possibility of schism in the United Methodist Church. The controversies surrounding homosexuality, same-sex marriage, and how the denomination should discipline pastors who defy church law have many wondering if it wouldn’t be better for conservatives and liberals to just go their separate ways. Others feel strongly that there should be only one United Methodist Church, no matter what.
The truth is, splitting the denomination would be neither a panacea nor the end of the world.
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