Many denounce trials as, more or less, "unchristian." These days, the bulk of such calls come from progressive Methodists who tire of worrying about trials for those who run afoul of the Book of Discipline in terms of gay and lesbian wedding ceremonies and (however ill-defined) "practice." I do not recall most of these folks claiming trials, similar hearings, and other agents of "institutional force" were depraved, pseudo-Christian institutions when a Virginia pastor was put on leave for refusing membership to a gay man. Nor did Bishop Carcano argue with the decision of our judicial establishment when Frank Schaefer was recently refrocked. It seems we all dislike disciplinary procedures when they don't go our way, but can't praise them enough when they vindicate our position. But I digress.