UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REVERSES BAN ON GAY CLERGY: A HISTORIC SHIFT TOWARDS INCLUSION
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In a landmark decision, the United Methodist Church overturned its four-decade-long ban on gay clergy, signaling a historic shift in its stance on homosexuality. The decision, made by a vote of 692-51 by the church's top legislative body, represents a significant moment in the Methodist community's ongoing debate over LGBTQ inclusion.