UMC Passes Revised Social Principles — Affirms Sexual Relationships of All Kinds

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - May 2, 2024 - PRLog -- This week in Charlotte, N.C, the General Conference delegates approved the proposed Revised Social Principles which reads as follows:

"Human sexuality is a healthy and natural part of life that is expressed in wonderfully diverse ways from birth to death. It is shaped by a combination of nature and nurture: heredity and genetic factors on the one hand and childhood development and environment on the other. We further honor the diversity of choices and vocations in relation to sexuality such as celibacy, marriage and singleness. We support the rights of all people to exercise personal consent in sexual relationships, to make decisions about their own bodies and be supported in those decisions."

Key portions of the document suggest the UMC went further than simply affirming same-sex marriage and ordination.

"We honor the diversity of choices and vocations in relation to sexuality." This statement could open the way for affirmation of sexual vocations of all types, including prostitution where legal.

"We support the rights of all people to exercise personal consent in sexual relationships." Without qualifying language, this declaration appears to affirm consensual sexual relations with multiple partners and between family members and or with neighbors (Leviticus 18).

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Relative source links:
https://www.umcjustice.org/documents/124