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Baptist Theology: A Critical Look
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| Flippin’ Fundamentalists Have Ruined My Baptist Denomination! |
| 06.22.05 (11:57 am) [edit] |
The following has been cut and pasted from the following Blog: http://howieluvzus.blogspot.c...
It's funny, sad, and pretty scathing...
I’ve read a lot lately about how proud Baptists are about the success of the “conservative resurgence.” They talk about the “liberals” that needed to be run out of the convention. I’ve had enough. You knuckleheads that weren’t there before 1979 (the year the take-over started) quit reading books by the conservatives and listen to me for a bit. After all, you wouldn’t trust Michael Moore to give you a fair and balanced view of George W. would you?
In 2005, the Southern Baptist Convention is a buzz over the Resolution on Public Schools. Don’t know if it will pass or not, but Al Mohler suggests that Baptist should prepare an “exit strategy” for removing their kids from the atrocities of public schools. Here’s a brief excerpt of the resolution:
“WHEREAS, Jesus taught that any individual who teaches children contrary to faith in Christ, it would have been better to let them drown with a millstone around their neck (Matthew 18:6); and
WHEREAS, the public school system in America is against Christ in that it seeks to offer a thoroughly secular education; and”—How dare public schools offer a secular education!
Now, let me show you a resolution at the 1979 Southern Baptist Convention:
Resolution On The Crisis In Education: June 1979
WHEREAS, Southern Baptists historically have been strong supporters of public education, and
WHEREAS, Southern Baptists have been deeply committed to the right of all children to achieve their God-given potential, and
WHEREAS, The American public school system is now facing its most serious crisis in history, due to the complex issues of communicating moral values, financing, family breakdown, discipline, the "back to basics movement," racial desegregation, and church-state problems, and
WHEREAS, Many Baptists occupy administrative and teaching positions in the public school system,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Southern Baptists be urged to pray regularly for those teachers and administrators who work faithfully in the public school system, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That while recognizing the validity of the ministry of church-related private schools, Southern Baptists be urged to become more involved in shaping and supporting public schools, participating responsibly wherever possible in the local school and in the decision-making bodies which determine the course of public education, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we hereby commit ourselves to help achieve quality education for every child in this nation.
Wow! Those damn liberals in 1979 wanted quality education for every child. How horrible! I’m so ashamed! If only they knew that Jesus wants Christians to be self-centered, self-righteous, holier-than-thou isolationists. Jesus wouldn’t want us to be involved in the lives of others, or provide religious instruction for our children in our homes or churches. Surely, Jesus would want us to say to hell with them, I don’t want to be around sinners!
Furthermore, look at this awful liberal resolution proposed the same year:
Resolution On Inflation: June 1979
WHEREAS, A new wave of inflation has gripped the world, stealing from everyone with especially tragic consequences for the poor, and
WHEREAS, Inflation is robbing Bold Mission Thrust in particular and our missionary enterprise in general of greatly needed funds, and
WHEREAS, Among the underlying causes of inflation are human greed and irresponsible spending, and
WHEREAS, The Bible commends responsible stewardship of all human resources,
Therefore be it RESOLVED, That we encourage Southern Baptist churches to give renewed emphasis to Christian stewardship as a powerful anti-inflationary force in the world, and
Be it further RESOLVED, That we plead with both business and labor to lower their demands for unreasonable price and wage increases and that we plead with churches, governments, and charitable organizations to increase their efforts to help the poor who suffer most acutely from inflation, and
Be it finally RESOLVED, That we pledge our personal commitment to shun a life style of conspicuous consumption and to pursue a life style of responsible Christian stewardship and self-sacrifice.
Holy Crap! They cared about the poor! They didn’t want us to be so concerned about buying stuff that we forgot about the needs of others! Bet that Hummer-driving Christian at the Baptist Church in my neighborhood would be appalled at such Godlessness! Didn’t George W. encourage Americans to go shopping after 9/11 so that we could maintain the American way of life? Sounds like the poor liberal bastards in the convention in 1979 couldn’t have been good Christians…I mean Americans…I mean Christians.
Let’s not stop there! The Resolution concerning migrant farm workers stated, “That we commit ourselves as individuals, to enhance these efforts by seeking and providing additional creative ministries that meet the total human needs of migrant farm workers.” PLEASE! Bleeding-heart Liberals! Thank God they are gone!
Oh! A couple more for you young Bible-Thumping…Uh, Believing proud conservative Baptists out there: Therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we reaffirm our belief that every human being has a right to freedom from hunger, and…Be it further RESOLVED, That we express to the United States Congress our strong support for an overseas development assistance program which will help those who are hungry and not merely line the coffers of the already privileged elite, and Be it finally RESOLVED, That we encourage Southern Baptists to engage in strong and active Christian citizenship efforts to alleviate hunger.” Glad that liberal crap’s over with so we can “spread freedom”!
OK, OK, OK… One more, because this one KILLS ME! “THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That we call on all Southern Baptists to practice stringent conservation efforts as an important part of Christian stewardship and witness, and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That we pledge our cooperation with both government and industry as they seek to devise major new initiatives in the development of safe, clean, and renewable energy forms.” These wackos sound like Green Party morons don’t they! PRAISE GOD AND PASS THE AMMO! You new guys ought to be so glad that you didn’t have to listen to that ignorant crap that goes against all that Jesus taught!
Since 1979 Baptists have really got it right! Since that time, Baptists have passed 11 resolutions about homosexuality. You’d think they would know you hate them by now! Last year’s resolution says it all: On Twenty-Five Years Of The Conservative Resurgence: June 2004 “WHEREAS, Many faithful men and women made sacrifices to lead the conservative resurgence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we express our appreciation to those who have courageously led us back to our historic biblical moorings and extend our appreciation to those elected and employed leaders who now effectively maintain a Christ-centered emphasis in life and work within the Southern Baptist Convention.”
Yep, you’re a lot more Biblical now. Condemning homosexuals, withdrawing from schools rather than caring for the children in them that are not related to you, commending George W. on—“RESOLVED, That we commend President George W. Bush for his statements in support of a Federal Marriage Amendment; and be it finally
RESOLVED, That we challenge pastors and leaders within the Body of Christ to support and faithfully promote a Federal Marriage Amendment.” Oh, yeah, he forgot about that once he had your vote!
Do I sound bitter? I am. But, I think Jesus got pissed too when those he loved were being abused by self-righteous Pharisees. You brood of vipers! You hypocrites!
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posted by: Fairmoon (reply)
post date: 06.22.05 (2:10 pm)
nice rant longshot. now take a deep breath, go hug your kids and relax. sure the world is still going to suck the same afterwards, but you'll be in a better head space.
Oh and if you ever decide to give up the baptist thing, i've got a little cauldron you can have, to really stir up some brewhaha. (teehee, just kidding, don't ever change, luv ya the way ya are.)
FM
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.23.05 (6:22 pm)
I'm a SBC pastor. Conservative, too. Voted for GW. But, this bunch now running our convention really irritate me. They are in the process of destroying a once great Baptist University here in Georgia, in the name of God, of course. See, a fundamentalist would be glad to kill you in the name of God, and feel so righteous about it all along. Witness the takeover of our Convention and the careers they destroyed in the process.
Come to think of it, they remind me of some of the folk we are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan right now.
By the way, I'm supportive of the American efforts at both places.
So, I'm a Conservative SBC minister who absolutely does not like our SBC leadership, direction, and attitude at this time. I know there are alot more of us out there, too.
Thanks for your rant. And, I really didn't realize how angry I am at these guys. Thanks for the opportunity for therapy!
PastorDave
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.27.05 (6:23 pm)
So, Longshot, I checked your profile. A couple of nosy questions. You list your occupation as "Prof". Do you teach in one of our esteemed Baptist institutions? I graduated from Samford & Midwestern, although neither now resembles the institutions I once knew and loved.
Secondly, the photo. Favorite pet? Makes me miss my little dog, who will be staying with a friend for the next 10 days as we fly out to California for the memorial for my Father-in-Law. Bailey is a good little dog, goes with me lots of places. Good friend.
My church is in the process of updating Constitution and Bylaws. We will stick with the 1963 Baptist Faith & Message. And, while we have no deacons or pastors who are female, we are not about to condemn others who have a different constituency of church leadership.
Hang in there. Baptists need you.
posted by: billyv (reply)
post date: 06.29.05 (7:00 am)
This is one of the reasons that I am very hesitant to start a new church with any SBC funding or support or affiliation. That is so sad too.
posted by: Cash Advance (reply)
post date: 04.16.06 (10:02 am)
You have a nice blog.
posted by: Cash Advances (reply)
post date: 04.18.06 (8:24 am)
Great reading on your blog.
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