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

[BlackSand]

Hahaha.... When all your points fail, claim divine authority.

.

Sweetie ... Giving the Glory to God, doesn't require me to claim anything ...

.​

 

[whitehall]

This is too much. Can you say Fascis?

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

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.”

continued

Best thing that could happen to them. The parallel to the mythical messiah is kicking them in the face. Maybe some.of them will wake up.

The problem with Southern Baptists is that they can only view things from their own perspective. Empathy is non-existent. I mean I got to be honest, I figure God doesn't really give two shits if little Johnny wants to be called little Jenny and play female sports. I think he would be much more concerned about all the little Johnnys and Jennys living in the street.

I am pretty sure Jesus doesn't care if a man marries a man, or a woman marries a woman. In fact, I seem to recall him saying something about marriage being of the earth. I believe he would be much more concerned about how we treat the least among us. In fact, I am pretty sure he even mentioned that being what judgement will be based upon. So I got some really big problems with Holy Rollers rampaging against transgender athletes and same sex marriages while at the same time supporting the curtailment of social services, taking food away from the hungry, and kicking poor people into the streets. Flannery O'Conner wrote often about these people, they believe themselves first but they will find themselves last.

The "problem with Southern Baptists"? Lefties don't have a problem with Islamic Jihadists so why should there be a problem with Baptists?

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Hahaha.... When all your points fail, claim divine authority.

.

Sweetie ... Giving the Glory to God, doesn't require me to claim anything ...

.​

Except to claim you know what the gods think, and we do not. Apparently.

 

[BlackSand]

Except to claim you know what the gods think, and we do not. Apparently.

.

No ... Your relationship with God is between you and God.
I don't have to claim anything, and if you want to argue about it, you can take that up with Him.

.​

 

[Winston]

This is too much. Can you say Fascis?

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

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.”

continued

Best thing that could happen to them. The parallel to the mythical messiah is kicking them in the face. Maybe some.of them will wake up.

The problem with Southern Baptists is that they can only view things from their own perspective. Empathy is non-existent. I mean I got to be honest, I figure God doesn't really give two shits if little Johnny wants to be called little Jenny and play female sports. I think he would be much more concerned about all the little Johnnys and Jennys living in the street.

I am pretty sure Jesus doesn't care if a man marries a man, or a woman marries a woman. In fact, I seem to recall him saying something about marriage being of the earth. I believe he would be much more concerned about how we treat the least among us. In fact, I am pretty sure he even mentioned that being what judgement will be based upon. So I got some really big problems with Holy Rollers rampaging against transgender athletes and same sex marriages while at the same time supporting the curtailment of social services, taking food away from the hungry, and kicking poor people into the streets. Flannery O'Conner wrote often about these people, they believe themselves first but they will find themselves last.

The "problem with Southern Baptists"? Lefties don't have a problem with Islamic Jihadists so why should there be a problem with Baptists?

Actually, I do have a problem with Islamic Jihadists, but thanks for making the comparison. Seems quite appropriate.

 

[surada]

This is too much. Can you say Fascis?

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

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.”

continued

Best thing that could happen to them. The parallel to the mythical messiah is kicking them in the face. Maybe some.of them will wake up.

The problem with Southern Baptists is that they can only view things from their own perspective. Empathy is non-existent. I mean I got to be honest, I figure God doesn't really give two shits if little Johnny wants to be called little Jenny and play female sports. I think he would be much more concerned about all the little Johnnys and Jennys living in the street.

I am pretty sure Jesus doesn't care if a man marries a man, or a woman marries a woman. In fact, I seem to recall him saying something about marriage being of the earth. I believe he would be much more concerned about how we treat the least among us. In fact, I am pretty sure he even mentioned that being what judgement will be based upon. So I got some really big problems with Holy Rollers rampaging against transgender athletes and same sex marriages while at the same time supporting the curtailment of social services, taking food away from the hungry, and kicking poor people into the streets. Flannery O'Conner wrote often about these people, they believe themselves first but they will find themselves last.

The "problem with Southern Baptists"? Lefties don't have a problem with Islamic Jihadists so why should there be a problem with Baptists?

Everyone has a problem with Muslim jihadists especially other Muslims.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

I don't have to claim anything

Good. Then stop doing it.

 

[BlackSand]

Good. Then stop doing it.

.

You can deny God if you need to, that's of no consequence to me, and I am not required to get your approval.
I am no Saint, and I wasn't put on this Earth to save your soul ... There's no need for you to talk to me about it.

.​

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

LIES and MORE LIES

Propaganda to try to divide Christians

You best pray there is no God

Which god, dickhead?

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

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

Oh I know, I used to be a member until I came to my senses at fifteen..They are a little nutzi in my mind.

MLK was a member of the Southern Baptist Church.

So was Bill Clinton.

 

[whitehall]

This is too much. Can you say Fascis?

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

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.”

continued

Best thing that could happen to them. The parallel to the mythical messiah is kicking them in the face. Maybe some.of them will wake up.

The problem with Southern Baptists is that they can only view things from their own perspective. Empathy is non-existent. I mean I got to be honest, I figure God doesn't really give two shits if little Johnny wants to be called little Jenny and play female sports. I think he would be much more concerned about all the little Johnnys and Jennys living in the street.

I am pretty sure Jesus doesn't care if a man marries a man, or a woman marries a woman. In fact, I seem to recall him saying something about marriage being of the earth. I believe he would be much more concerned about how we treat the least among us. In fact, I am pretty sure he even mentioned that being what judgement will be based upon. So I got some really big problems with Holy Rollers rampaging against transgender athletes and same sex marriages while at the same time supporting the curtailment of social services, taking food away from the hungry, and kicking poor people into the streets. Flannery O'Conner wrote often about these people, they believe themselves first but they will find themselves last.

The "problem with Southern Baptists"? Lefties don't have a problem with Islamic Jihadists so why should there be a problem with Baptists?

Actually, I do have a problem with Islamic Jihadists, but thanks for making the comparison. Seems quite appropriate.

The comparison is about the bigotry, not the beliefs.

 

[Lysistrata]

The Southern Baptists have always been a weird cult given to trying to link the supreme being to all sorts of discrimination. I first met one when I was a kid in the 60s. I consider them to be the same as the Moonies or Jim Jones in the jungle.

 

[Correll]

The Southern Baptists have always been a weird cult given to trying to link the supreme being to all sorts of discrimination. I first met one when I was a kid in the 60s. I consider them to be the same as the Moonies or Jim Jones in the jungle.

That is you being a religious bigot.

 

[surada]

The Southern Baptists have always been a weird cult given to trying to link the supreme being to all sorts of discrimination. I first met one when I was a kid in the 60s. I consider them to be the same as the Moonies or Jim Jones in the jungle.

I agree.. Between the Rapture teachings and futurism and their prayer meetings to pray for the conversion of the Jews, they have pretty much rewriitten scripture.

 

[beagle9]

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.

Leftism is a mental disorder says who?

Probably said by one's own actions wouldn't you think ?? Come on mannnnnnn.

 

[beagle9]

This is too much. Can you say Fascis?

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

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.”

continued

Best thing that could happen to them. The parallel to the mythical messiah is kicking them in the face. Maybe some.of them will wake up.

The problem with Southern Baptists is that they can only view things from their own perspective. Empathy is non-existent. I mean I got to be honest, I figure God doesn't really give two shits if little Johnny wants to be called little Jenny and play female sports. I think he would be much more concerned about all the little Johnnys and Jennys living in the street.

I am pretty sure Jesus doesn't care if a man marries a man, or a woman marries a woman. In fact, I seem to recall him saying something about marriage being of the earth. I believe he would be much more concerned about how we treat the least among us. In fact, I am pretty sure he even mentioned that being what judgement will be based upon. So I got some really big problems with Holy Rollers rampaging against transgender athletes and same sex marriages while at the same time supporting the curtailment of social services, taking food away from the hungry, and kicking poor people into the streets. Flannery O'Conner wrote often about these people, they believe themselves first but they will find themselves last.

The "problem with Southern Baptists"? Lefties don't have a problem with Islamic Jihadists so why should there be a problem with Baptists?

Yeah, at least Baptist ain't running around trying to decapitate people for their belief's or opposing beliefs.

 

[BasicHumanUnit]

You best pray there is no God

Pray to whom, exactly?

In your case.....(and fumbleweed)
just grab any nearby object and pray to it.....small ones are ok too

 

[Lysistrata]

The Southern Baptists have always been a weird cult given to trying to link the supreme being to all sorts of discrimination. I first met one when I was a kid in the 60s. I consider them to be the same as the Moonies or Jim Jones in the jungle.

That is you being a religious bigot.

Nope. Please note that I referred only to the Southern Baptist Convention, which is a particularly nasty, bigoted, and aggressive cult, not all Baptists. I lost a good friend some years ago who was Baptist and a truly wonderful person. Look at Jimmy Carter, a Baptist and a very fine gentleman.

The Southern Baptists do not uphold and practice the teachings of Jesus. They just use his name in a sick attempt to justify their authoritarian social and political agenda.

 

[beagle9]

The Southern Baptists have always been a weird cult given to trying to link the supreme being to all sorts of discrimination. I first met one when I was a kid in the 60s. I consider them to be the same as the Moonies or Jim Jones in the jungle.

That is you being a religious bigot.

Nope. Please note that I referred only to the Southern Baptist Convention, which is a particularly nasty, bigoted, and aggressive cult, not all Baptists. I lost a good friend some years ago who was Baptist and a truly wonderful person. Look at Jimmy Carter, a Baptist and a very fine gentleman.

The Southern Baptists do not uphold and practice the teachings of Jesus. They just use his name in a sick attempt to justify their authoritarian social and political agenda.

So why did you lose your friend ? Decided to be a Christian, and you wouldn't maybe ?

 

[Gdjjr]

I was brought up in a Quaker church. They have always been pretty inclusive.

They are not in the spot light