The Devil Was in the Details
In light of last week's insanity at the General Conference of the United Methodist Church, it's time to shake the dust off of our feet and move away and onward.
The main governing body of the United Methodist Church, the General Conference, met in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 23-May 3, 2024. The meaning of the phrase "the devil is in the details" is nowhere more apparent than in the outcomes of the conference.
Of course, members of the UMC--now branding themselves as the New UMC--won't see it that way, but from the perspective of traditional Wesleyan Methodists, evil ran amok at the General Conference. Here's a summary of some of notable actions that run counter to traditional Methodist values:
Married or partnered gays and lesbians may now be ordained as clergy, appointed as pastors, and consecrated as bishops.
Pastors may perform same-sex weddings and churches may host such services…READ MORE…
Farewell Address to the Corps of Cadets at West Point
On May 12, 1962, General of the Army Douglas McArthur [USMA’03] delivered his famous Duty, Honor, Country speech as he accepted the Sylvanus Thayer Award at West Point.
Yours is the profession of arms, the will to win, the sure knowledge that in war there is no substitute for victory, that if you lose, the Nation will be destroyed, that the very obsession of your public service must be Duty, Honor, Country.…READ MORE…
Messages, Emails, and Nice Remarks
I receive a lot of questions in the form of emails, private messages, subpoenas, etc. Sometimes these messages are kindhearted. Other times??
Other times, the messages are not. I have saved such messages in a special folder which I will address.
ROBERT, Indianapolis: Just a little constructive feedback, Sean: Why are you always calling it a column? They are blogs. You’re posting these on Facebook. Come on, this is not a column. Quit calling yourself a columnist and admit you’re just a Facebooker.
COMMENT: Thanks for the constructive feedback. As you read these words, other readers are consuming these words via their local newspapers.
I speak of faithful readers, such as Rita (72), who reads my work in the Charleston City Paper and writes: “I dislike your irreverent humor.”
And John (59), who reads my words in San Diego’s The Paper: “I am canceling my subscription.”…READ MORE…
Embracing Imperfection: A Humble Journey in Human Nature
The belief in human perfection often clashes with the fundamental teachings of humility and grace found in Christian gospel.
The belief in human perfection often clashes with the fundamental teachings of humility and grace found in Christian gospel. The essence of Christian faith acknowledges that humans, while capable of goodness, are inherently flawed and fallible. This recognition forms the basis of a humble journey towards self-acceptance and compassion towards others.…READ MORE…
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