Southern Baptists Push for Ban on Same-Sex Marriage and Other Conservative Resolutions
At their annual meeting, Southern Baptists overwhelmingly support resolutions to ban same-sex marriage and advocate for laws reflecting biblical principles on family and sexuality.
Overview
Southern Baptists propose resolutions urging legislators to align laws with biblical teachings on marriage, family, and sexuality.
The convention's attendees overwhelmingly voted to ban same-sex marriage, reflecting a strong consensus on this issue.
Discussions at the meeting included addressing pornography, sports betting, and 'willful childlessness' alongside the same-sex marriage ban.
The SBC Executive Committee acknowledged past failures in addressing abuse, coinciding with calls for a ban on gay marriage.
Despite lower attendance than in previous years, the Southern Baptists' influence remains significant in advocating for conservative policies.
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Advocate for resolutions banning pornography and reversing same-sex marriage, emphasizing biblical principles.
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Southern Baptist delegates cited the need to align laws with what they describe as the biblically stated order of divine creation regarding gender, marriage, and family, emphasizing that same-sex marriage does not fit within this order.
Alongside the ban on same-sex marriage, the convention considered resolutions to address concerns about pornography, sports betting, and 'willful childlessness,' as well as broader policies promoting family values and childbearing.
Support for the resolution was described as overwhelming, with delegates almost unanimously backing the call to ban same-sex marriage, reflecting a broad consensus among attendees.
Yes, the convention debated internal issues such as a proposed ban on churches with women serving as pastors and calls to defund the organization's public policy arm, amid discussions about accountability and religious doctrine.
Despite lower attendance than in previous years, the Southern Baptist Convention remains influential in advocating for conservative policies and shaping public debate on family, marriage, and sexuality, especially in relation to federal and state laws.
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