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United Methodist schism ahead? Proposal would give traditionalists new denomination
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The Book of Discipline contains the rules that guide The United Methodist Church. This 2017 photo was provided by the United Methodist News Service. - photo by Associated Press
A proposal for a “traditionalist-minded” denomination that would split from the United Methodist Church was rolled out Friday in an effort to resolve an emotional divide over gay marriage and gay clergy.