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Methodists back traditional sex mores | United Methodist Church leaders meeting in Pittsburgh have reaffirmed their historic opposition to homosexuality, the Washington Post reported Wednesday. (UPI)

Methodists denounce homosexuality | The nation's largest mainline Protestant denomination Tuesday stood firm against homosexuality, strengthening policies that declare same-sex practices are incompatible with Christian teaching and banning sexually active gay clergy. (Plain Dealer, Cleveland)

Methodists adopt tough stand on gays | Convention votes to exclude homosexuals from the clergy. (Lakeland Ledger, Florida)

More Christianity Today coverage of homosexuality and the United Methodist Church includes:

Weblog: Methodist Council Says Homosexuality Is 'Incompatible' with Christian Teaching (May 03, 2004)

Flouting Church Law | Two gay controversies likely to dominate United Methodist General Conference this week. (May 2004)

A Methodist Mob Mugging | There are real victims in the farce that was the Methodist church trial of a lesbian minister. (March 25, 2004)

Weblog: Methodist Court Acquits Homosexual Minister (March 22, 2004)

Weblog: Methodist Trial Opens With Arrests, Comparison to Crucifixion (March 18, 2004)

Weblog: In the United Methodist Church, a Trial Comes After the Court's Decision (Dec. 18, 2001)

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May (Web-only) 2004, Vol. 48