Public Opinion and Policy Representation within a Religious Denomination: The United Methodist Church on Sexuality

• In Event: JSS 7
  In JSS Session: JSS: Religion and American Political Behavior

Brief Overview

In 2019, the United Methodist Church voted to retain bans on ordaining and marrying LGBTQ people. We analyze the extent to which rank-and-file United Methodists’ attitudes about sexuality fall in line with these denominational policies.

Authors

• Spencer C Hall, Vanderbilt

• Laura R. Olson, Clemson University