As Raymond continues his look at the Southern Baptist Convention, he is joined by Russell Miles a.k.a. Brother Russell. Starting with a discussing the influence of tactics used by the Religious Right in the 1980's on the increasingly vitriolic attacks on social issues. They then examine the basic theological tenets of the Southern Baptist Convention and the impact on the mindset of political/social conservatives. Russell explains the catalyst the began his exit from the Southern Baptist Church.
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Show Reference Notes:
The Last Temptation of Christ on IMDb
Protecting Your Ministry from Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits by The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
The Mind of the Bible-Believer by Edmund D. Cohen
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In this episode, Raymond explores the Southern Baptist Convention and the political, cultural, and demographic influence of the largest Protestant denomination in the United States. Of interest in the 2015 Annual Church Profile, is the largest decline in membership ever recorded in the history of the Church. Next he discusses the Conservative Resurgence and the rise to power of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President, R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Finally, he ponders the Religious Right's implications for the Republican presidential candidates.
On the next episode, Raymond will delve into the Southern Baptist Convention's theology.
Show Reference Notes:
"As Church Plants Grow, Southern Baptists Disappear" on Christianity Today
Recovering a Vision: The Presidency of R. Albert Mohler, Jr. on YouTube
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