SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION

An article in today's Washington Post takes a look at the election of a new President (Rev Frank Page) of the Southern Baptists and the effect it may have on the denomination. The article also explores the movement of evangelicals away from traditional conservative values. Some alarming statements.


"I believe in the word of God," Page said. "I'm just not mad about it."

The election, he said, indicates that "the leadership of the denomination that pushed it hard to the right on theological and social issues is aging or passing from the scene and is unable to rally the troops as they once did."

"Some people," Leonard added, "are tired of just fighting liberals. You need a reason to be a Southern Baptist other than just fighting liberals in the culture or in the church."


You can read the entire article here.