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Split, is that something that you're worried about? is there really a threat here of basically two methodist churches emerging from this? >> i think the threat is real. that's definitely a possibility. there might be a lot of talk involved when one side doesn't like things that are happening in the church, you know, there are -- they're quick to threaten, sjhism or whatever. it may be a lot of talk too. it's a real possibility if nothing changes at the next general conference in 2016. >> pastor frank shaffer, thank you for taking the time. congratulations on your reinstatement. we'll be back w...

Denominations, and the results were very similar, so i believe that there is a majority in the united methodist church that believes that gay marriage is okay. >> in terms of that threat of a split, is that something that you're worried about? is there really a threat here of basically two methodist churches emerging from this? >> i think the threat is real. that's definitely a possibility. there might be a lot of talk involved when one side doesn't like things that are happening in the church, you know, there are -- they're quick to threaten, sjhism or whatever. it may be a lot of talk too. i...