(RNS) For decades, evangelical leaders have touted “virginity pledges” as a way for teens and young adults to “save themselves for marriage.” But what… read more

Three newsworthy developments in the past week have left many of our United Methodist clergy wondering "what's a pastor to do?" regarding the issue of same-gender marriage. In… read more

There is plenty of debate taking place around the topic of marriage but it is often limited in scope. The recent battles across our nation to legally define marriage in new ways… read more

Something in me dies every time I hear someone talk about marriage as an institution. The word “institution” seems to take all the spirit out of the word… read more

While [Pilate] was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for today I have suffered a great deal because of a… read more

PBS's Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly did a story this week on United Methodists and gay marriage. What did you think of the piece? Was it done objectively? Would you have… read more