Denomination also passed resolution denouncing Christian Zionism
General Conference also voted to eliminate pathway for churches to disaffiliate
Teachings about LGBTQ issues and clergy sex abuse among top reasons respondents left childhood religion
Petition with 20,000 signers is demanding tour’s cancelation
Most churches that left were in the South
Israel has been the beneficiary of millions of dollars from Christian charities and a flood of volunteers. Samaritan's Purse is among them.
Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño will return to her role after an 18-month suspension.