St. John Henry Cardinal Newman’s approach to this topic was vastly different from many (and the most fashionable, chic opinions) today: I have said that, I compile many passages from the Bible about deference to and reverence of popes, submission, pope-bashing, civic leaders as analogies to spiritual ones, etc.
Over the past 12 months, United Methodists have marked the passing of a storied NFL coach, the denomination’s first Asian American bishop and a pastor named Bible. Heather Hahn reports for United Methodist News. Heather Hahn reports for UM News.