Southern Baptist Convention

I have watched with interest as our convention is meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina. Some have reported that we are in a crisis as a denomination. The media is always looking for a feud. I personally think it is good when we discuss and debate. I can remember in 1994 when we elected Jim Henry from Orlando instead of the announced candidate that the other former presidents were supporting. No one controls the votes of the messengers. They have a mind of their own. More power to them!

We settled the issue of biblical authority 25 years ago. Moderates are still crying takeover. We have been taken back to our conservative roots. I personally praise God that we have the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission speaking out for us on moral issues. It is a far cry from the weak and anemic Baptist Joint Committee of Public Affairs. No conservative will ever forget finding out about James Dunn and his affiliation with the People for the American Way, one of the most liberal and secular groups in this country. We speak with a clear voice and not from two sides of our mouths like we did back in the 1980's.