{"id":2489550,"date":"2025-09-22T13:06:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/african-methodist-leaders-issue-bold-statement-on-traditional-marriage\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:08:11","slug":"african-methodist-leaders-issue-bold-statement-on-traditional-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/african-methodist-leaders-issue-bold-statement-on-traditional-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"African Methodist Leaders Issue Bold Statement on Traditional Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fafrican-methodist-leaders-issue-bold-statement-on-traditional-marriage%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2489550&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>African Methodist leaders in the Africa College of Bishops recently reaffirmed their commitment to the customary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disappointing-capitulation-evangelical-leaders-condemn-largest-protestant-adoption-agency-for-opening-adoptions-to-lgbt-couples\/\" title=\"\u2018Disappointing Capitulation\u2019: Evangelical Leaders Condemn Largest Protestant Adoption Agency For Opening Adoptions To LGBT Couples\">biblical definition<\/a> of marriage as a sacred covenant between one man and one woman. Meeting in Angola from September 1 to 4, they emphasized that this view aligns with Scripture, African cultural traditions, and national laws. Citing biblical passages such as Genesis 2:24 and Matthew 19:5, the bishops stressed their dedication to upholding a Christian sexual ethic rooted in Scripture and discipleship. This reaffirmation contrasts with more liberal stances adopted by some United Methodist officials in other parts of the world, where acceptance of homosexuality and transgenderism has grown.The African leaders also supported a regionalization proposal within the United Methodist Church, allowing different regions to set their own rules on marriage and ordination, thereby balancing unity with cultural and theological diversity.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Even as other United Methodists across the world stray from upholding biblical sexual ethics, a body of African Methodist leaders recently reaffirmed that marriage is between a man and a woman.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the Africa College of Bishops said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umc.org\/en\/content\/statement-of-the-africa-college-of-bishops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> earlier this month that their gathering in Angola between Sept. 1 and Sept. 4 resulted in a renewed commitment to embrace the truth concerning marriage.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We uphold our long-standing theological and cultural understanding that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, in accordance with Scripture,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This view is consistent with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/franklin-graham-shows-support-for-tampa-bay-rays-players-who-refused-to-wear-pride-flag-logos\/\" title=\"Franklin Graham Shows Support For Tampa Bay Rays Players Who Refused To Wear Pride Flag Logos\">biblical convictions<\/a>, African traditions, and the laws of our respective nations,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cannot-power-the-world-with-solar-panels-and-wind-turbines-alone-bipartisan-lawmakers-advocate-for-increased-nuclear-energy\/\" title=\"\u2018Cannot Power The World With Solar Panels And Wind Turbines Alone\u2019: Bipartisan Lawmakers Advocate For Increased Nuclear Energy\">leaders added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We remain committed to practicing and teaching a holistic Christian sexual ethic rooted in Scripture and discipleship.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z6NilN99GS\">https:\/\/t.co\/z6NilN99GS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Christian Post (@ChristianPost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChristianPost\/status\/1968404634508157195?\">September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In some cases, they were instrumental in defeating changes to denominational rules that would have led United Methodists toward even more liberalism.<\/p>\n<p>As The Christian Post reported, however, the Africa College of Bishops also approved a regionalization proposal in the United Methodist Church, allowing different regional bodies within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faith-leaders-object-to-bishop-over-inaugural-sermon-that-criticized-trump\/\" title=\"Faith leaders object to bishop over inaugural sermon that criticized Trump\">church &#038;ldquo<\/a>;to have their own rules regarding marriage and the ordination of noncelibate homosexuals.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the unity of The United Methodist Church,&rdquo; the statement declares.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We believe that regionalization is a faithful and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >strategic path forward &#038;mdash<\/a>; allowing each region to carry out ministry in ways that reflect its cultural, social, and theological context,&rdquo; the statement continued.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This framework upholds our unity in Christ while honoring our diversity.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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