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Religions st& always got views in social issues, although when various issues own raised & fallen in a social consciousness and tilt throughout history, and then the emphases of religions have changed.

This cyclopaedia contains researchers of the major religion's views in many one issues: Religion and slavery Religious views of homosexuality Religion and abortion Religious aspects of marriage Religious views of euthanasia Religion and drugs Religion and sexuality Religious attitudes to contraception Religious views of the death penalty Religious attitudes to racism

Affirmation
An unofficial organization advocating for justice and full inclusion of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people within the denomination.

General Board of Church and Society
The advocacy and public policy group of the UMC "showing the members of the church and the society that the reconciliation that God effected through Christ involves personal, social, and civic righteousness."

Methodist Federation for Social Action
Independent organization seeking to bring United Methodists together for search of peace and justice in the world and the church.

Tyrand Cooperative Ministries Inc.
A program of the West Virginia Conference providing food, assistance, and a thrift and school store.

Methodist Habitat, Bahamas
Outreach programme of the Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church; committed to responding to immediate needs following natural disasters and building of sustainable communities.

Children & Poverty - The Bishop's Initiative
Documents in several languages pertaining to the bishops' call, resources, how to make a donation, and grant applications.

Reconciling Ministries Network
A national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church. Events, resources, FAQ and a list of reconciling congregations and campus ministries:

Transforming Congregations
Organization that serves United Methodist and other churches, shares about ministering healing to homosexuals from a compassionate Biblical standpoint. Directory lists affiliated churches.

Lifewatch
Taskforce of United Methodists share about the mission of esteeming unborn human life for those contemplating abortion.

The Church In Bondage
Read an online book by Allen O. Morris on the subject "problems and trends within the United Methodist Church". Chapters address missionary, goddess Sophia, and gay lifestyle issues.
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