Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump

[surada]

This is too much. Can you say Fascis?

Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump

The departure of prominent leader Russell Moore shows opposing LGBTQ rights isn't enough. Now, morality means supporting whatever Trump says.

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Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump
The departure of prominent leader Russell Moore shows opposing LGBTQ rights isn't enough. Now, morality means supporting whatever Trump says.
Sunday, May 23, 2021

Dr. Russell D. Moore preaching in October 2011 at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.Photo: Wikimedia Commons

White evangelicals have always been the core of Donald Trump’s support. Once they got over their unease with his fungible approach to morality, conservative Christians found in Trump the political warrior–or mega-bully–that they have long been seeking. The only thing they disliked about him was that he curses.

After acting like a political party through the Trump presidency, it’s no surprise that evangelicals are now following the GOP’s template of purging their ranks of anyone who does not worship at Trump’s altar. The latest case in point: the departure of Russell Moore from the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).

Moore held one of the top positions in evangelical Christianity. As head of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, he has been a fervent advocate for the denomination’s right-wing positions. He has been a staunch opponent of LGBTQ rights, especially marriage equality, and has pushed hard for religious liberty exemptions that would gut existing protections.

However, Moore has never been a fan of Donald Trump. Unlike other prominent evangelicals, like Franklin Graham and Tony Perkins, Moore was unwilling to trade his religious beliefs for access to power and Supreme Court appointments.

When Trump was running for president in 2016, Moore accurately described him as “someone who not only characterizes sexual decadence and misogyny, brokers in cruelty and nativism, and displays a crazed public and private temperament — but who glories in these things.”

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[surada]

For his honesty, Moore very nearly lost his job in 2017. Now he’s leaving, apparently voluntarily, as the SBC makes adherence to Trumpism a higher priority than adherence to articles of faith.

The final straw was the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, which Moore laid directly at Trump’s feet. “This week we watched an insurrection of domestic terrorists,” Moore wrote in an editorial, “incited and fomented by the President of the United States.”

Moore made it clear that his fellow evangelicals had lost all moral authority by minimizing just how bad the insurrection was. “If you can defend this, you can defend anything,” he wrote. “If you can wave this away with ‘Well, what about …’, then where, at long last, is your limit?”

 

[BasicHumanUnit]

LIES and MORE LIES

Propaganda to try to divide Christians

You best pray there is no God

 

[Hellbilly]

You best pray there is no God

Pray to whom, exactly?

 

[Sunni Man]

Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump

I had no idea there was a Trump pledge of allegiance that people recited?
Learn something new every day. ...

 

[John T. Ford]

For his honesty, Moore very nearly lost his job in 2017. Now he’s leaving, apparently voluntarily, as the SBC makes adherence to Trumpism a higher priority than adherence to articles of faith.

The final straw was the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, which Moore laid directly at Trump’s feet. “This week we watched an insurrection of domestic terrorists,” Moore wrote in an editorial, “incited and fomented by the President of the United States.”

Moore made it clear that his fellow evangelicals had lost all moral authority by minimizing just how bad the insurrection was. “If you can defend this, you can defend anything,” he wrote. “If you can wave this away with ‘Well, what about …’, then where, at long last, is your limit?”

LBGTQNation .....

LMAO @ how gullible the Left is for the Fake NEws and Propaganda.

There is a reason Leftism is referred to as a Mental Disorder.

 

[TNHarley]

He is leaving on his own, and his career in evangelicalism isnt over.
Did you happen to read the article?

 

[surada]

For his honesty, Moore very nearly lost his job in 2017. Now he’s leaving, apparently voluntarily, as the SBC makes adherence to Trumpism a higher priority than adherence to articles of faith.

The final straw was the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, which Moore laid directly at Trump’s feet. “This week we watched an insurrection of domestic terrorists,” Moore wrote in an editorial, “incited and fomented by the President of the United States.”

Moore made it clear that his fellow evangelicals had lost all moral authority by minimizing just how bad the insurrection was. “If you can defend this, you can defend anything,” he wrote. “If you can wave this away with ‘Well, what about …’, then where, at long last, is your limit?”

LBGTQNation .....

LMAO @ how gullible the Left is for the Fake NEws and Propaganda.

There is a reason Leftism is referred to as a Mental Disorder.

Are you reading impaired?

 

[BlackSand]

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God doesn't really give a shit about your politics, especially in light of the fact He prefers to be Supreme Leader.
However ... It is not uncommon for Southern Baptists to try and supersede His authority, and determine who is worthy.

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[John T. Ford]

Are you reading impaired?

Are you?

 

[surada]

Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump

I had no idea there was a Trump pledge of allegiance that people recited?
Learn something new every day. ...

I haven't seen one.

 

[Auld Phart]

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God doesn't really give a shit about your politics, especially in light of the fact He prefers to be Supreme Leader.
However ... It is not uncommon for Southern Baptists to try and supersede His authority, and determine who is worthy.

.​

However ... It is not uncommon for Southern Baptists to try and supersede His authority, and determine who is worthy.

Same can be said for any religion

 

[JoeMoma]

Fake News! Even Democrats can are are Southern Baptists and are not being forced out.

 

[BlackSand]

​

Same can be said for any religion

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Well, that's not true ... And certainly not to the same degree.
I am not making excuses for those that do ... But there are people that practice their religious beliefs without trying to determine who is worthy.

.​

 

[Gdjjr]

But there are people that practice their religious beliefs without trying to determine who is worthy.

Really? Are they a prominent, in the spot light, not taking advantage of their celebrity status to be idolized- oh, wait- every sect has its dogma of who is and who isn't whatever- Baptist beliefs are no better than any other "group think" entity and surely no worse- they will ostracize and praise a hypocrite as well as anyone-

this brings to mind, the Cody Jinks song- I Cast No Stones which addresses the dogma of religion-

 

[Mac-7]

Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump
The departure of prominent leader Russell Moore shows opposing LGBTQ rights isn't enough. Now, morality means supporting whatever Trump says.

The headline and theme of this lbgtqmnopxyz story is false

Moore and a few others are leaving because
they cant have their own way

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Moore is not alone in choosing exile.

Beth Moore (no relation), a wildly popular evangelical author, announced last March that she no longer considered herself a Southern Baptist because of the “staggering” disconnect between Trump’s misogyny and racism and the denomination’s embrace of him.

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[Moonglow]

What I don't get is why anyone would want to join in with the Southern Baptist..

 

[Crepitus]

This is too much. Can you say Fascis?

Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump

The departure of prominent leader Russell Moore shows opposing LGBTQ rights isn't enough. Now, morality means supporting whatever Trump says.

www.lgbtqnation.com

Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump
The departure of prominent leader Russell Moore shows opposing LGBTQ rights isn't enough. Now, morality means supporting whatever Trump says.
Sunday, May 23, 2021

Dr. Russell D. Moore preaching in October 2011 at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.Photo: Wikimedia Commons

White evangelicals have always been the core of Donald Trump’s support. Once they got over their unease with his fungible approach to morality, conservative Christians found in Trump the political warrior–or mega-bully–that they have long been seeking. The only thing they disliked about him was that he curses.

After acting like a political party through the Trump presidency, it’s no surprise that evangelicals are now following the GOP’s template of purging their ranks of anyone who does not worship at Trump’s altar. The latest case in point: the departure of Russell Moore from the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).

Moore held one of the top positions in evangelical Christianity. As head of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, he has been a fervent advocate for the denomination’s right-wing positions. He has been a staunch opponent of LGBTQ rights, especially marriage equality, and has pushed hard for religious liberty exemptions that would gut existing protections.

However, Moore has never been a fan of Donald Trump. Unlike other prominent evangelicals, like Franklin Graham and Tony Perkins, Moore was unwilling to trade his religious beliefs for access to power and Supreme Court appointments.

When Trump was running for president in 2016, Moore accurately described him as “someone who not only characterizes sexual decadence and misogyny, brokers in cruelty and nativism, and displays a crazed public and private temperament — but who glories in these things.”

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Religious whack-job gotta whack.

 

[JGalt]

What I don't get is why anyone would want to join in with the Southern Baptist..

Apparently someone does. The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. Right above the United Methodist Church.

American Religion Statistics: Trends in U.S. Religious Affiliations

 

[xband]

This is too much. Can you say Fascis?

Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump

The departure of prominent leader Russell Moore shows opposing LGBTQ rights isn't enough. Now, morality means supporting whatever Trump says.

www.lgbtqnation.com

Southern Baptists are forcing out followers who don’t pledge allegiance to Trump
The departure of prominent leader Russell Moore shows opposing LGBTQ rights isn't enough. Now, morality means supporting whatever Trump says.
Sunday, May 23, 2021

Dr. Russell D. Moore preaching in October 2011 at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.Photo: Wikimedia Commons

White evangelicals have always been the core of Donald Trump’s support. Once they got over their unease with his fungible approach to morality, conservative Christians found in Trump the political warrior–or mega-bully–that they have long been seeking. The only thing they disliked about him was that he curses.

After acting like a political party through the Trump presidency, it’s no surprise that evangelicals are now following the GOP’s template of purging their ranks of anyone who does not worship at Trump’s altar. The latest case in point: the departure of Russell Moore from the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).

Moore held one of the top positions in evangelical Christianity. As head of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, he has been a fervent advocate for the denomination’s right-wing positions. He has been a staunch opponent of LGBTQ rights, especially marriage equality, and has pushed hard for religious liberty exemptions that would gut existing protections.

However, Moore has never been a fan of Donald Trump. Unlike other prominent evangelicals, like Franklin Graham and Tony Perkins, Moore was unwilling to trade his religious beliefs for access to power and Supreme Court appointments.

When Trump was running for president in 2016, Moore accurately described him as “someone who not only characterizes sexual decadence and misogyny, brokers in cruelty and nativism, and displays a crazed public and private temperament — but who glories in these things.”

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What Pledge? I pledge allegiance to the Southern Baptist Church.