Baptists
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Clergy sexual abuse ‘pervasive,’ co-author of study says
While newspapers carried headlines about high-profile sexual-coercion lawsuits filed against Atlanta mega-church pastor Eddie Long, a Baptist researcher said the problem of clergy sexual abuse is much larger than a few charismatic leaders who abuse their power.
10/01/2010 - By Administrator
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Baptist historians affirm individual conscience
A group of Baptist historians that meets annually to read and discuss early Baptist writings endorsed a statement affirming the role of individual conscience in Baptist life.
09/30/2010 - By Administrator
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NAMB presidential nominee defends church’s giving record
The Kentucky pastor nominated to become president of the Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board says the search committee viewed his congregation's emphasis on direct funding of missions — as opposed to through denominational channels — as an asset and not a liability.
09/13/2010 - By Administrator
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La. Baptist Convention exec challenges Ezell pick at NAMB
In an unprecedented open letter to trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board, the head of an SBC-affiliated state convention called Sept. 9 for NAMB trustees not to endorse a search committee’s recommendation for the board’s new president.
09/09/2010 - By Administrator
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Religious leaders challenging anti-Muslim rhetoric, violence
Against a background of mounting anti-Muslim rhetoric and violence, Baptist and other religious leaders spoke out Aug. 30 against Islamophobia and urged federal officials to take a more proactive role in safeguarding Muslims’ civil rights.
08/30/2010 - By Administrator