Speaker: Avoid ‘proof texts’ for sexual ethics
DECATUR, Ga. (BP) -- A highly anticipated conference sponsored by moderate Baptists on the topic of sexuality kicked off its first day on Thursday (April 19) with conference attendees hearing speakers discuss the issue of sexual identity and how to discern "new understandings" of authority.
Mohler warns of gay ‘marriage’ consequences
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) — Two prominent Southern Baptists discussed the consequences of same-sex “marriage” at a biennial conference, warning that Christians will face increasing difficulties as the culture changes. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., was interviewed by Washington, D.C. pastor Mark Dever about the cultural impact of […]
Jimmy Carter discusses views on biblical inspiration, Gospel exclusivity, homosexuality
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) -- A prominent seminary president had the rare opportunity to engage a former president on his beliefs surrounding the importance and interpretation of the Bible.
Is the CBF poised for a shift on homosexuality?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) -- An upcoming conference and hiring policy point to a potential paradigm shift on homosexuality for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The conference is already making waves as the event draws near.
