The Bishop-emeritus of the United Methodist Church says only the Liberia Annual Conference (LAC) has the authority to allow same-sex marriage in its churches.
Making remarks Sunday, June 7, 2024, at the national day of worship, Peace and the Sustenance of Biblical Christianity in the United Methodist Church, Retired Bishop Arthur Kulah said, the United Methodist Church does not allow same-sex marriage because it is not a gay church as some members of the public have misunderstood the church.
“We, the United Methodists are very peaceful people; we are gracious people and we do not believe in violence,” he said; adding: “We are conservative and more democratic than many churches that I know of in their belief and the worship of God with a lot of experience people,” Bishop Kulah stated.
Speaking at the just-ended global conference in the United States, UMC former Bishop explained that when the topic of same-sex marriage was brought to the floor, he was asked to chair the deliberation.
“But, I said to them that we are paradoxical Christians; we are very democratic, and yet, we are also conservative and we, in Liberia, will uncertain terms accept same-sex marriage,” he narrated.
Kulah: “What is needed to be done is for our bishop to call a special conference to explain and interpret the discussions that were held at the global conference.”
UMC retired bishop further indicated that “If anyone tells you that the United Methodist Church is now a gay church, please tell them that he or she is lying unless it is agreed by the Liberia Annual Conference.”
