A couple points
** The Methodists are a fine group. They come in many different varieties**. People like McGovern and Mondale are/were Methodists, and so is George W. and Laura Bush. Years ago there was an article in LIFE magazine entitled “The American Church” and it was about the Methodists. The theme of the piece is that Methodists at that time best represented a cross-section of America, speaking politically, educationally, economically, etc. I’m not sure that this is still true, but they are a great church.
** Unlike Catholicism, Methodism allows for a wide difference of theological opinion.** There are very liberal Methodists (Unitarianish) and then there are fundamentalist Methodists, too. Most of them are somewhere in between. It has never been heavy on theology, emphasizing simple faith and Christian living. When John Wesley was attacked for his views, he replied to the effect: “If you love God as I love God, let us join hands and walk together.” He also advocated: “Think and let think.” This means that Methodism doesn’t insist on conformity when it comes to specific items of dogma.
** Yes, they use grapejuice in communion.** This is in part because of the temperance movement back when saloons were so notorious and destructive. Even today, what, 30,000,000 alcoholics give or take? Maybe it would be good if millions of us drank grapejuice instead of alcohol, and think of all we would save when we go out to eat! More important, Methodism has open communion, and this includes the idea that anyone should be able to take communion. If wine is used some alcoholics can be in danger. Catholicism, of course, traditionally has used only the host. But I have heard that an unusually high percentage of priests eventually have a problem with alcohol. I knew one AA group where we used to live. Two priests attended. I assumed they were chaplains of the groups. I discovered that no, they were alcoholics. One later left the priesthood - probably related to his addiction???
** Methodists, like most mainline Protestants, are very open-minded when it comes to other faiths**. They do not agree with Catholicism, but they are ready to work with other groups - Catholics, Jews, Muslims, etc. - to make a better society. They have been strong in the field of social justice, sometimes causing controversy within the body.
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**One hot issue, of course, is gay marriage**. The Discipline forbids clergy to officiate at a gay/lesbian ceremony, whether marriage or civil union. This issue comes up every four years at General Conference. Since the church is so strong in the South and the Midwest the vote has been about 2-1 to keep that prohibition. Many pastors, especially in the Northeast and along the Pacific coast would like to see that policy rescinded.
**Yes, Methodist ministers may marry divorced couples. **This is left up to the individual pastor and some won't. Others will, depending upon conditions surrounding the divorce. In the case of Catholicism, of course, you have to go through a 'church-sanctioned divorce' called an annulment, which costs money, makes a couple wait, and pretends that there was something wrong with the original marriage that made it invalid from the start. Sophistry! A marriage often is okay today, but people and conditions change. Yes, Christ spoke against divorce, but he did not cite it as an unforgiveable sin. Besides, sometimes it's best for a variety of reasons, such as physical abuse, extreme alcoholism and desertion. The Methodists are far more realistic than Catholicism on this point.
** Frankly, I watch EWTN regularly, and the continual sniping at Protestantism makes me ill.** The Church pretends to promote love, humility and peace, but some of those EWTN programs seem to further bigotry, arrogance and hostility. I’ve come to the conclusion that God isn’t interested in our church affiliation or even our theology. The Lord looks at our hearts instead!
** God bless Catholics, Methodists, and people of every creed, **color, culture and country. We should spend our time making religion a bridge rather than a barrier.
And the Methodists tend to be lovely. When I lived with my parents there lived a little old Methodist couple next door and they were like an auntie and uncle to me (and still are lol). But I will say this, I always feel better spiritually after having gone to Catholic mass than I do anywhere else because its where I feel most at home. Also I make life difficult for myself lol. I live a 5 minute walk away from a Catholic church but on sundays I take a 30 minute bus journey into town so I can attend the sung mass at 6.30. Sounds silly I know 
but its worth it because I know and love the priests at the church in town and the atmosphere and the mass is most fullfilling to my relationship with Jesus as someone who is more spiritually inclined towards Catholicism. However, as I said before, God is everywhere. 