So let me get this straight. Rev. DeLong has been in a Lesbian relationship for 16 years, and been a pastor for 14 years. Therefore knowing the doctrinal standards of the UMC she was ordained under the pretense of a lie. She comes out and confesses her situation after 14 years, now faces a trial, is apologized to by the authorities in Wisconsin, is presented as a courageous hero, and the UMC doctrine and those who support the teaching of scripture as the villain. This of course prompts 33 retired bishops to write a letter protesting our present clear stance on the practice of homosexuality as incompatible with scripture, at the same time the Judicial Council due to possible loopholes will hear yet again the case on whether a pastor can determine readiness for membership (all based on the sexual orientation issue is why it keeps showing up) all this at a time of incredible struggle and frustration by people within the UMC over its tendency to be more concerned about political philosophy than theological orthodoxy. Is that right? Isn't the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different outcome?
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