Monday, May 02, 2005

Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup: Special Beth Stroud Edition

Over the past few days, the Methodist blogosphere devoted great time and energy to the church court case of Rev. Beth Stroud, UMC. Here are the posts which address the subject.

After I compose this post, I will write another lenghty, general MBWR.

Beth Quick: Appeals committee reverses church trial verdict in Stroud case

Confusion and Clarity: Beth Stroud Appeal - UMC.org
Problems with schism
What should the church stand for?

ConXian: Stroud reversal

James Gibson: Send in the Clowns

Joel Furhmann: Not so safe topic - links to the UMC Stroud decision

Grandma Jean: Here We Go Again
More Opinion on Stroud Appeal

Matthew Johnson: Stroud Verdict Overturned

Gavin Richardson: the congregation: on my own turf

Gregory Lee: LESBIAN METHODIST MINISTER REINSTATED

Jay Vorhees: Beth Stroud Verdict Reversed

Methotaku: Beth Stroud Verdict Reversed on Technicality

Jonathan Norman: A Pertinent Quote

Cole Wakefield: Victory In Jesus!
This week on Christian Dissent Live!

Shane Raynor: Stroud Verdict Set Aside
The Beth Stroud Appeal: Why Aren't the Real Liberals Crying Foul?
Here's the Cover For My Upcoming Book
Beth Stroud: The Wesley Blog Interview (MUST READ!)

Bandits No More: Fear Rules!

UPDATE:

David Allen Grady: Beth Stroud Verdict Overturned

Chris Morgan: For United Methodists Only

4 comments:

gavin richardson said...

i am curious to think about how this part of the church gets so much attention and energy when there are many issues that warrant this type of response. thanks for all you do with helping to bring everyone together john. shalom

John said...

Nothing brings people together quite like fighting with each other. You'll notice the WesleyBlog comment threads that topped 60 comments, which is not norm.

gavin richardson said...

i noticed the comments on wesleyblog and i've noticed the people going nuts on the umc messageboards. it's crazy.

John said...

Is it crazy?

From the liberal perspective, don't homosexuals have a right to serve in the ordained ministry?

From the conservative perspective, should Biblical standards and the Book of Discipline be upheld?

This is a major issue, and should be addressed.