MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
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“Science and Technology” – “We recognize science as a legitimate interpretation of God’s
natural world.  We affirm the validity of the claims of science in describing the natural world
and in determining what is scientific. We preclude science from      making authoritative
claims about theological issues and theology from making    authoritative claims about
scientific issues. We find that science’s descriptions of cosmological, geological, and
biological evolution are not in conflict with theology. We recognize medical, technical, and
scientific technologies as legitimate uses of God’s natural world when such use enhances
human life and enables all of God’s children to develop their God-given creative   potential
without violating our ethical convictions about the relationship of humanity to the natural
world.  We re-examine our ethical convictions as our understanding of the natural world
increases.  We find that as science expands human understanding of the natural world, our
understanding of the mysteries of God’s creation and word are enhanced.”  
    “Church and State Relations –

    The United Methodist Church has for many years supported the
    separation of church and state….Separation of church and state
    means no organic union of the two, but it does permit interaction.
    The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious
    beliefs (including atheism), nor should it require prayer or worship
    in the public schools, but it should leave students free to practice
    their own religious convictions. We believe that the state should not
    attempt to control the church, nor should the church seek to
    dominate the state.  The rightful and vital separation of church and
    state, which has served the cause of religious liberty, should not be
    misconstrued as the abolition of all religious expression from   
    public life.” UM Discipline Paragraph 164C