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Since the 1880s, Southern Baptists have argued over the role of women

By Bob Smietana — March 15, 2023
(RNS)— At the SBC’s meeting this summer, delegates may debate a constitutional amendment to limit women leaders. It wouldn’t be the first time.

Head of SBC Executive Committee questions messengers’ resolution in abuse investigation

By Bob Smietana — September 13, 2021
(RNS) — Failing to follow the will of local church delegates, known as messengers, would be nearly unprecented, experts say.

Southern Baptists oppose gender reassignment

By Adelle M. Banks — June 10, 2014
BALTIMORE (RNS) Southern Baptists voted to affirm "God’s good design" that gender is set by biology, "not by one’s self-perception.”
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