Methodists find unique position on both sides of presidential campaign

Methodists find unique position on both sides of presidential campaign
Tags: Denominations, Leadership
October 12, 2004

UMNS: President Bush is proud of his United Methodist faith and speaks of it often. But he is not the only United Methodist candidate in this year's presidential election.

Vice President Dick Cheney and U.S. Sen. John Edwards also are United Methodists, putting the denomination in a unique position at a time when Protestantism is declining and outcry is mounting over the political weight of the religious right.