Karen Oliveto has been given the status of bishop in The United Methodist Church, even though, by the denomination’s standards, she is not eligible even for ordained ministry, much less the episcopacy. Since her ‘consecration’ as a bishop, she has revealed herself to be aligned against all forms of traditional Christianity, compromising the integrity of the UMC from within. Her continued standing in the denomination delegitimates among the episcopacy who continue to suffer the lawlessness of her administration.

In this segment, I go through a recent piece she did and connect it some other work that I have done, as well as some previous reporting on her claiming to be a Muslim and railing against the ‘basket of deplorables’ culture found within some parts of the UMC. This isn’t meant to preach to the choir (although I’m sure many choir members will appreciate this) so much as educate those outside of the Western Jurisdiction who may not know very much about her.

Links:

Judicial Council Decision #1341, which delegitimated Oliveto’s episcopacy - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/churchwide/judicial-council/judicial-council-decision-home/judicial-decisions/in-re-petition-for-declaratory-decision-from-the-south-central-jurisdiction

Conversation with Rev. Robert Barnes, in which he details the rigged dismissal of his complaints against Oliveto - https://youtu.be/Av4Z9ENR54A

Conversation with Rev. John Nadasi, in which he details the kindness of Oliveto - https://youtu.be/32rEGl0DHWQ

Video Oliveto Recorded - https://www.facebook.com/MountainSkyUMC/videos/2247578005443624/?vh=e&extid=MSG-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C

Article w/ Picture of Oliveto Claiming to be Muslim - Lesbian Bishop Seeks to ‘Reshape United Methodism for a New Era’ - https://juicyecumenism.com/2022/01/17/lesbian-bishop-reshape-united-methodism/

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