The Texas Supreme Court is hearing a case over church control of Southern Methodist University (SMU) regarding a dispute with the institution on social issues such as strengthened restrictive policies toward LGBTQ people,
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The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether the United Methodist Church controls Southern Methodist University.
The case stems from a lawsuit the United Methodist Church’s South Central Jurisdictional Conference, which runs the church’s congregations in eight states including Texas, filed against SMU 2019 over control over the university.
Southern Methodist University told Texas Supreme Court justices Wednesday it's controlled solely by its board of trustees, not the United Methodist Church.
Southern Methodist junior guard Boopie Miller rose. He stopped his dribble, picked up the ball and rose, falling to his right behind the three-point line, the eyes of a standing stadium on him. And then, with the final seconds flashing away in a game his team trailed by two points, Miller shot.
The crux of the issue is who controls the university—its Board of Trustees or the church—following the university’s 2019 attempt to distance itself. This move occurred as the church adopted stricter policies on LGBTQ+ ordinations and marriages.
Miami (FL) plays the SMU Mustangs after Lynn Kidd scored 20 points in Miami (FL)'s 89-54 loss to the Duke Blue Devils.
The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments.