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methodist church upholds ban on same-sex marriage and lgbt clergy,

LOUIS — United Methodist Church, America's second-largest Protestant denomination, faces likely surge in defections and acts of defiance after delegates at crucial conference Tuesday rejected move to ease the faith's ban on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy.. ..

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