United Methodist Judicial Council ruling could inspire LGBTQ movement

[Raphael Jauregui]

As a liberal Christian, I know that I feel more inspired to advocate for and donate to causes that seek to create space and inclusion for LGBTQIA members of the UMC and other denominations. I think that this article gives some of the positive examples for how Bishop Karen Oliveto is inspiring activism, and it highlights that the Judicial Council ruling, which was long and complex, did leave room for hope. After all, the Judicial Council ruled that Bishop Karen "remains in good standing" and that they did not have jurisdiction over her nomination, election, and assignment. Gay bishop Karen Oliveto's supporters hope court ruling inspires LGBTQ movement