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The Southern Baptist Convention's ability to adapt to modern times
37:53 - 43:24 (05:31)
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is able to adapt to modern times because members are voting in favor of motions that will change their faith to fit current societal values. This has allowed the SBC to remain reflective of the times despite the size and centralization of the organization.
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The Southern Baptist Convention has been able to adapt and reflect on modern times more than other denominations due to the ability to vote on new motions every year.
37:53 - 40:15 (02:22)
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The Southern Baptist Convention has been able to adapt and reflect on modern times more than other denominations due to the ability to vote on new motions every year. While the civil rights movement was happening, there was a debate over fundamentalism within the Baptist faith.
ChapterThe Southern Baptist Convention's ability to adapt to modern times
EpisodePart One: How The Southern Baptist Convention Was Taken Over By Republicans and Child Molesters
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The office of abortion alternatives was created by Southern Baptist Convention's home mission board president in 1987, aiding churches to establish crisis pregnancy centers.
40:15 - 43:24 (03:08)
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The office of abortion alternatives was created by Southern Baptist Convention's home mission board president in 1987, aiding churches to establish crisis pregnancy centers. During the period when abortion was a contentious issue in the US, Baptist publications ignored the topic.