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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Analysis
Left
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
Advocate for resolutions banning pornography and reversing same-sex marriage, emphasizing biblical principles.
Southern Baptists meeting in Dallas will consider resolutions to ban pornography and overturn the Supreme Court's approval of same-sex marriage.
The proposed resolutions advocate for legislation on gender, marriage, and family in accordance with the biblically defined order of divine creation.
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the US, will address internal controversies at its annual meeting.
This week's attendance is expected to be significantly lower than in 1985, but the impact of the meeting will still be noticeable.
Resolutions condemn pornography and sports betting as harmful, advocating for a ban on the former and restrictions on the latter.
The commission is seeking support from Southern Baptists based on its advocacy for religious liberty and opposition to abortion and transgender identity.
Right
Urge the Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage legalization and seek funding for legal expenses.
Southern Baptists at their annual convention in Dallas passed a resolution urging the Supreme Court to reverse its decision legalizing gay marriage.
The resolution calls for the reversal of laws and court decisions, including Obergefell v. Hodges, that go against God's plan for marriage and family, marking the denomination's first effort to challenge the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling.
The Executive Committee will also be seeking $3 million in convention funding for ongoing legal expenses related to abuse cases.
Left
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
Advocate for resolutions banning pornography and reversing same-sex marriage, emphasizing biblical principles.
Southern Baptists meeting in Dallas will consider resolutions to ban pornography and overturn the Supreme Court's approval of same-sex marriage.
The proposed resolutions advocate for legislation on gender, marriage, and family in accordance with the biblically defined order of divine creation.
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the US, will address internal controversies at its annual meeting.
This week's attendance is expected to be significantly lower than in 1985, but the impact of the meeting will still be noticeable.
Resolutions condemn pornography and sports betting as harmful, advocating for a ban on the former and restrictions on the latter.
The commission is seeking support from Southern Baptists based on its advocacy for religious liberty and opposition to abortion and transgender identity.
Right
Urge the Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage legalization and seek funding for legal expenses.
Southern Baptists at their annual convention in Dallas passed a resolution urging the Supreme Court to reverse its decision legalizing gay marriage.
The resolution calls for the reversal of laws and court decisions, including Obergefell v. Hodges, that go against God's plan for marriage and family, marking the denomination's first effort to challenge the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling.
The Executive Committee will also be seeking $3 million in convention funding for ongoing legal expenses related to abuse cases.
Articles (9)
CNN·6d·"…The votes came at the gathering of more than 10,000 church representatives at the annual meeting of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination."
USA TODAY·6d·"…The resolution affirms that there are only two genders, defines marriage as between a man and a woman, says families are designed for procreation and that human life is sacred 'from conception to natural death.'"
ABC News·8d·"…Many of the proposed resolutions — on gambling, pornography, sex, gender and marriage — reflect long-standing positions of the convention, though they are especially pointed in their demands on the wider political world."
Associated Press·6d·"…The wide-ranging resolution doesn’t use the word “ban,” but it left no room for legal same-sex marriage in calling for the “overturning of laws and court rulings, including Obergefell v. Hodges, that defy God’s design for marriage and family.”"
Associated Press·8d·"…Many of the proposed resolutions — on gambling, pornography, sex, gender and marriage — reflect long-standing positions of the convention, though they are especially pointed in their demands on the wider political world."
Boston Herald·6d·"…The resolution calls for the “overturning of laws and court rulings, including Obergefell v. Hodges, that defy God’s design for marriage and family.”"
Just the News·7d·"…The resolution, which is nonbinding, also seeks to affirm that there are only two genders and define marriage as between a man and a woman, per The Tennessean."
Washington Examiner·6d·"…The resolution’s passage signifies the church’s efforts to garner its influence to make U.S. society adhere to Christian conservative values."
Newsmax·8d·"…Many of the proposed resolutions — on gambling, pornography, sex, gender, and marriage — reflect long-standing positions of the convention, though they are especially pointed in their demands on the wider political world."
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