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18. The Baptists split

Thu Jun 15, 2017, 07:24 AM

Jun 2017

North and South in 1845 over the issue of slavery. Those in the south who supported slavery formed the SBC.

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Awesome!!! Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #1

I was afraid to would be tabled!! juxtaposed Jun 2017 #2

Positive news, positive action Marthe48 Jun 2017 #3

It was not a decision reached easily? LonePirate Jun 2017 #5

About time... paleotn Jun 2017 #6

What is the connection between Baptists and human ownership? DorothyG Jun 2017 #13

thanks for the info DorothyG Jun 2017 #24

The Baptists split paleotn Jun 2017 #18

Good for them. Willie Pep Jun 2017 #7

Really beautiful news, and I mean that Hekate Jun 2017 #8

It's an odd thing pecosbob Jun 2017 #9

Bravo! Didn't Think They Had It in Them Stallion Jun 2017 #10

Well well, that's a start. Lil Missy Jun 2017 #11

They know the world is watching. nt Ilsa Jun 2017 #12

This is great news Gothmog Jun 2017 #14

Jimmy Carter bobbieinok Jun 2017 #15

Carter himself left the SBC over its misogyny. nt tblue37 Jun 2017 #19

Vote for show OriginalGeek Jun 2017 #16

you are right heaven05 Jun 2017 #20

My methodist cousin was fond of asking me OriginalGeek Jun 2017 #22

cnn: After high drama, Southern Baptists denounce the 'alt-right' riversedge Jun 2017 #21