bapticus
@bapticus.bsky.social
Retired academic, baptist liberal that cares for the rights of those of faith and no faith, believing the separation of state and religion is for enabling the best expressions of both - its absence facilitating injustice and suffering.
Get Off My Lawn
Not sure why the president is raising his voice and presenting in a manic fashion. Apparently someone is on his lawn.
Not sure why the president is raising his voice and presenting in a manic fashion. Apparently someone is on his lawn.
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Get Off My Lawn
Not sure why the president is raising his voice and presenting in a manic fashion. Apparently someone is on his lawn.
Not sure why the president is raising his voice and presenting in a manic fashion. Apparently someone is on his lawn.
Golden
Ahmed al Ahmed, Muslim, shot several times, said he would do it again. He put his life in danger so that others would live. Did he know the others were Jewish? Likely. But that was not his motivation - nor should it - rather he saw a need, then he responded. Christians, let's be like Ahmed.
Ahmed al Ahmed, Muslim, shot several times, said he would do it again. He put his life in danger so that others would live. Did he know the others were Jewish? Likely. But that was not his motivation - nor should it - rather he saw a need, then he responded. Christians, let's be like Ahmed.
December 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Golden
Ahmed al Ahmed, Muslim, shot several times, said he would do it again. He put his life in danger so that others would live. Did he know the others were Jewish? Likely. But that was not his motivation - nor should it - rather he saw a need, then he responded. Christians, let's be like Ahmed.
Ahmed al Ahmed, Muslim, shot several times, said he would do it again. He put his life in danger so that others would live. Did he know the others were Jewish? Likely. But that was not his motivation - nor should it - rather he saw a need, then he responded. Christians, let's be like Ahmed.
A Problem?
Baptist practice congregational governance, it founding oversight in the hands of many.
Same with the US government with its various systems designed to better ensure the up and up.
Then there's this: Kushner.
Not thinking proper oversight will be applied. Hope I'm wrong.
Baptist practice congregational governance, it founding oversight in the hands of many.
Same with the US government with its various systems designed to better ensure the up and up.
Then there's this: Kushner.
Not thinking proper oversight will be applied. Hope I'm wrong.
Jared Kushner is at the center of Trump's corruption
From media mergers to foreign policy, Trump's son-in-law is consolidating power — and making millions
www.salon.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A Problem?
Baptist practice congregational governance, it founding oversight in the hands of many.
Same with the US government with its various systems designed to better ensure the up and up.
Then there's this: Kushner.
Not thinking proper oversight will be applied. Hope I'm wrong.
Baptist practice congregational governance, it founding oversight in the hands of many.
Same with the US government with its various systems designed to better ensure the up and up.
Then there's this: Kushner.
Not thinking proper oversight will be applied. Hope I'm wrong.
Creatively Speaking
Baptist musician, Kyle Caudle, speaks to a theological truth, at least to me and others, when he states "creativity is harder to control than certainty.” Creativity being the nature of God (Hartshorne) to being God (Kaufman), he has "sumpin" important to sing about.
Baptist musician, Kyle Caudle, speaks to a theological truth, at least to me and others, when he states "creativity is harder to control than certainty.” Creativity being the nature of God (Hartshorne) to being God (Kaufman), he has "sumpin" important to sing about.
Songwriter challenges religious authoritarianism with folk ballad
Caudle described the song as a “timely” and hopeful Americana ballad against the destructive tendencies of authoritarian dogma.
baptistnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Creatively Speaking
Baptist musician, Kyle Caudle, speaks to a theological truth, at least to me and others, when he states "creativity is harder to control than certainty.” Creativity being the nature of God (Hartshorne) to being God (Kaufman), he has "sumpin" important to sing about.
Baptist musician, Kyle Caudle, speaks to a theological truth, at least to me and others, when he states "creativity is harder to control than certainty.” Creativity being the nature of God (Hartshorne) to being God (Kaufman), he has "sumpin" important to sing about.
It's Happening
Citizens United
No, that won't happen.
Oh, guess what happened.
Immunity
No, that won't happen.
Oh, guess what happened.
Trump v Slaughter
No, that won't happen.
Uh, you keep saying that.
Citizens United
No, that won't happen.
Oh, guess what happened.
Immunity
No, that won't happen.
Oh, guess what happened.
Trump v Slaughter
No, that won't happen.
Uh, you keep saying that.
Sonia Sotomayor silences Supreme Court chamber with blistering challenge to Trump lawyer
An exchange between Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Donald Trump's Solicitor General D. John Sauer briefly silenced the U.S. Supreme Court chamber Tuesday.Sauer argued in Trump v. Slaughter – a case that ...
www.rawstory.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It's Happening
Citizens United
No, that won't happen.
Oh, guess what happened.
Immunity
No, that won't happen.
Oh, guess what happened.
Trump v Slaughter
No, that won't happen.
Uh, you keep saying that.
Citizens United
No, that won't happen.
Oh, guess what happened.
Immunity
No, that won't happen.
Oh, guess what happened.
Trump v Slaughter
No, that won't happen.
Uh, you keep saying that.
Not Now, Right Now
Perhaps in the future Democrats can make an argument that it has moral courage but it will first need to demonstrate it a good number of times without appealing to it. Otherwise, I'm not listening. First thing it can do is thank Schumer for his service then choose another leader.
Perhaps in the future Democrats can make an argument that it has moral courage but it will first need to demonstrate it a good number of times without appealing to it. Otherwise, I'm not listening. First thing it can do is thank Schumer for his service then choose another leader.
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Not Now, Right Now
Perhaps in the future Democrats can make an argument that it has moral courage but it will first need to demonstrate it a good number of times without appealing to it. Otherwise, I'm not listening. First thing it can do is thank Schumer for his service then choose another leader.
Perhaps in the future Democrats can make an argument that it has moral courage but it will first need to demonstrate it a good number of times without appealing to it. Otherwise, I'm not listening. First thing it can do is thank Schumer for his service then choose another leader.
Difficult and Doable Versus the Alternative
The shortfall with SNAP is inexcusable but we citizens can marshall resources to feed people. Ensuring people have sufficient resources to afford healthcare is a lift that is in all likelihood beyond our capacity as private citizens. Ds, don't cave.
The shortfall with SNAP is inexcusable but we citizens can marshall resources to feed people. Ensuring people have sufficient resources to afford healthcare is a lift that is in all likelihood beyond our capacity as private citizens. Ds, don't cave.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Difficult and Doable Versus the Alternative
The shortfall with SNAP is inexcusable but we citizens can marshall resources to feed people. Ensuring people have sufficient resources to afford healthcare is a lift that is in all likelihood beyond our capacity as private citizens. Ds, don't cave.
The shortfall with SNAP is inexcusable but we citizens can marshall resources to feed people. Ensuring people have sufficient resources to afford healthcare is a lift that is in all likelihood beyond our capacity as private citizens. Ds, don't cave.
Capital Offense
A trillion dollar pay package over a decade. Assume work each day of the year. That comes out to over 273,000,000 dollars a day. The 'average' Telsa employee will need to work over 4,806 years to match Musk's daily rate. Recorded history of humans is around 5,500 years.
A trillion dollar pay package over a decade. Assume work each day of the year. That comes out to over 273,000,000 dollars a day. The 'average' Telsa employee will need to work over 4,806 years to match Musk's daily rate. Recorded history of humans is around 5,500 years.
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Capital Offense
A trillion dollar pay package over a decade. Assume work each day of the year. That comes out to over 273,000,000 dollars a day. The 'average' Telsa employee will need to work over 4,806 years to match Musk's daily rate. Recorded history of humans is around 5,500 years.
A trillion dollar pay package over a decade. Assume work each day of the year. That comes out to over 273,000,000 dollars a day. The 'average' Telsa employee will need to work over 4,806 years to match Musk's daily rate. Recorded history of humans is around 5,500 years.
Lest One Disqualify One's Self
Bill Leonard raises a question for those cheering the anti-Christian bias task force appointed by Trump to stamp out anti-Christian bias. Perhaps it is they who are engaged in such bias.
Bill Leonard raises a question for those cheering the anti-Christian bias task force appointed by Trump to stamp out anti-Christian bias. Perhaps it is they who are engaged in such bias.
What about anti-gospel bias? – Baptist News Global
"The truth is, empathy, diversity, equity and inclusion explode from the Gospels," says columnist Bill Leonard.
baptistnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Lest One Disqualify One's Self
Bill Leonard raises a question for those cheering the anti-Christian bias task force appointed by Trump to stamp out anti-Christian bias. Perhaps it is they who are engaged in such bias.
Bill Leonard raises a question for those cheering the anti-Christian bias task force appointed by Trump to stamp out anti-Christian bias. Perhaps it is they who are engaged in such bias.
Sabotaging Ministry
The US's CDC is a gem, now a lesser gem. It does not shine as it is able due to dull-minded leaders of the current presidential administration. This agency is about preserving life but its life is being diminished, thus a major way God relates to the world is diminished, too.
The US's CDC is a gem, now a lesser gem. It does not shine as it is able due to dull-minded leaders of the current presidential administration. This agency is about preserving life but its life is being diminished, thus a major way God relates to the world is diminished, too.
Horror as 'Friday night massacre' lays off entire DC office of disease experts
The Trump administration has carried out mass layoffs of federal public health officials that experts warn will leave the US dangerously unprepared to handle disease outbreaks.As reported by The New Y...
www.rawstory.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Sabotaging Ministry
The US's CDC is a gem, now a lesser gem. It does not shine as it is able due to dull-minded leaders of the current presidential administration. This agency is about preserving life but its life is being diminished, thus a major way God relates to the world is diminished, too.
The US's CDC is a gem, now a lesser gem. It does not shine as it is able due to dull-minded leaders of the current presidential administration. This agency is about preserving life but its life is being diminished, thus a major way God relates to the world is diminished, too.
No
"It should be clear ... that we have a ... left-wing terror threat ...," stated the president.
Mr. President, you are uninformed. Left-wingers, too, pray for your well-being and that you'll make good decisions. Whatever threat you perceive, which is concerning in itself, is not from them.
"It should be clear ... that we have a ... left-wing terror threat ...," stated the president.
Mr. President, you are uninformed. Left-wingers, too, pray for your well-being and that you'll make good decisions. Whatever threat you perceive, which is concerning in itself, is not from them.
October 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
No
"It should be clear ... that we have a ... left-wing terror threat ...," stated the president.
Mr. President, you are uninformed. Left-wingers, too, pray for your well-being and that you'll make good decisions. Whatever threat you perceive, which is concerning in itself, is not from them.
"It should be clear ... that we have a ... left-wing terror threat ...," stated the president.
Mr. President, you are uninformed. Left-wingers, too, pray for your well-being and that you'll make good decisions. Whatever threat you perceive, which is concerning in itself, is not from them.
AG Senate Hearing
Words convey meaning beyond the words themselves thus every form of communication requires a hermeneutical task to ensure a plausible interpretation. From what I heard, AG Bondi presented herself unprofessionally, undermining the credibility she apparently wanted for her comments.
Words convey meaning beyond the words themselves thus every form of communication requires a hermeneutical task to ensure a plausible interpretation. From what I heard, AG Bondi presented herself unprofessionally, undermining the credibility she apparently wanted for her comments.
October 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
AG Senate Hearing
Words convey meaning beyond the words themselves thus every form of communication requires a hermeneutical task to ensure a plausible interpretation. From what I heard, AG Bondi presented herself unprofessionally, undermining the credibility she apparently wanted for her comments.
Words convey meaning beyond the words themselves thus every form of communication requires a hermeneutical task to ensure a plausible interpretation. From what I heard, AG Bondi presented herself unprofessionally, undermining the credibility she apparently wanted for her comments.
Gandhi, King et al.
It seems that some in the current administration are itching for - and trying to create - an incident as pretext for declaring martial law. Let's not give "it" to them, rather let's absorb the abuse and rob it of its power. Such is not easy but it is effective.
It seems that some in the current administration are itching for - and trying to create - an incident as pretext for declaring martial law. Let's not give "it" to them, rather let's absorb the abuse and rob it of its power. Such is not easy but it is effective.
October 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Gandhi, King et al.
It seems that some in the current administration are itching for - and trying to create - an incident as pretext for declaring martial law. Let's not give "it" to them, rather let's absorb the abuse and rob it of its power. Such is not easy but it is effective.
It seems that some in the current administration are itching for - and trying to create - an incident as pretext for declaring martial law. Let's not give "it" to them, rather let's absorb the abuse and rob it of its power. Such is not easy but it is effective.
Trump's Enemy Within
I visit the sick, give to the poor, attend church to worship, pray, and seek forgiveness for being less than I am capable. I pray for all leaders and peace and well-being to manifest in all places. I am a Democrat, therefore scum, an enemy within, deserving of banishment.
I visit the sick, give to the poor, attend church to worship, pray, and seek forgiveness for being less than I am capable. I pray for all leaders and peace and well-being to manifest in all places. I am a Democrat, therefore scum, an enemy within, deserving of banishment.
October 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Trump's Enemy Within
I visit the sick, give to the poor, attend church to worship, pray, and seek forgiveness for being less than I am capable. I pray for all leaders and peace and well-being to manifest in all places. I am a Democrat, therefore scum, an enemy within, deserving of banishment.
I visit the sick, give to the poor, attend church to worship, pray, and seek forgiveness for being less than I am capable. I pray for all leaders and peace and well-being to manifest in all places. I am a Democrat, therefore scum, an enemy within, deserving of banishment.
Noodling Around
Speaker Johnson, granted that scripture suggests Christians would do well to be as wise as a serpent, but I don't recall admonishment to be a serpent, wise or otherwise.
Speaker Johnson, granted that scripture suggests Christians would do well to be as wise as a serpent, but I don't recall admonishment to be a serpent, wise or otherwise.
'A flat-out lie': Analysts chide Mike Johnson's attempted 'sleight of hand' on shutdown
A pair of analysts on Sunday chided House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) attempts to justify the government shutdown during the morning news shows. Johnson joined CBS's Margaret Brennan on CBS' "Face T...
www.rawstory.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Noodling Around
Speaker Johnson, granted that scripture suggests Christians would do well to be as wise as a serpent, but I don't recall admonishment to be a serpent, wise or otherwise.
Speaker Johnson, granted that scripture suggests Christians would do well to be as wise as a serpent, but I don't recall admonishment to be a serpent, wise or otherwise.
A Key Problem
Arguably the most powerful person among the nations is our president, his power increasing daily. His ability to be merciful is unprecedented among leaders of this world; yet, unfortunately, his propensity for merciful behavior and policy apparently is negatively related to his power.
Arguably the most powerful person among the nations is our president, his power increasing daily. His ability to be merciful is unprecedented among leaders of this world; yet, unfortunately, his propensity for merciful behavior and policy apparently is negatively related to his power.
Then they came for the comedians – Baptist News Global
These days, you’ve got to stand in line to quote the late German pastor Martin Niemöller, Bill Leonard says.
baptistnews.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A Key Problem
Arguably the most powerful person among the nations is our president, his power increasing daily. His ability to be merciful is unprecedented among leaders of this world; yet, unfortunately, his propensity for merciful behavior and policy apparently is negatively related to his power.
Arguably the most powerful person among the nations is our president, his power increasing daily. His ability to be merciful is unprecedented among leaders of this world; yet, unfortunately, his propensity for merciful behavior and policy apparently is negatively related to his power.
On Being Free
To ensure government promotes freedom for all people, keep religion from joining it.
To ensure people are free to worship as they see fit, keep government from joining religion.
Government and religion joined at the hip can result in the bindings of one's legs, hands, and mind.
To ensure government promotes freedom for all people, keep religion from joining it.
To ensure people are free to worship as they see fit, keep government from joining religion.
Government and religion joined at the hip can result in the bindings of one's legs, hands, and mind.
September 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
On Being Free
To ensure government promotes freedom for all people, keep religion from joining it.
To ensure people are free to worship as they see fit, keep government from joining religion.
Government and religion joined at the hip can result in the bindings of one's legs, hands, and mind.
To ensure government promotes freedom for all people, keep religion from joining it.
To ensure people are free to worship as they see fit, keep government from joining religion.
Government and religion joined at the hip can result in the bindings of one's legs, hands, and mind.
Question
When a government silences its critics in what way may a nation's patriots be faithful? After voice has been denied, what remains of freedom?
When a government silences its critics in what way may a nation's patriots be faithful? After voice has been denied, what remains of freedom?
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Question
When a government silences its critics in what way may a nation's patriots be faithful? After voice has been denied, what remains of freedom?
When a government silences its critics in what way may a nation's patriots be faithful? After voice has been denied, what remains of freedom?
Empire
Renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War is a regressive move symbolizing values, attitudes, and behaviors less reflective of peace than the defense title. Truman was insightful; Trump is not. The author (below) is on point where he states it is the language of empire.
Renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War is a regressive move symbolizing values, attitudes, and behaviors less reflective of peace than the defense title. Truman was insightful; Trump is not. The author (below) is on point where he states it is the language of empire.
The Department of War: A step backward for America – Baptist News Global
“A man angling for the Nobel Peace Prize now elevates war as the organizing principle of American power," Stuart Lord says.
baptistnews.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Empire
Renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War is a regressive move symbolizing values, attitudes, and behaviors less reflective of peace than the defense title. Truman was insightful; Trump is not. The author (below) is on point where he states it is the language of empire.
Renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War is a regressive move symbolizing values, attitudes, and behaviors less reflective of peace than the defense title. Truman was insightful; Trump is not. The author (below) is on point where he states it is the language of empire.
A Man for the Time
#BillLeonard, a #Baptist voice for the time, instructs on the way of #Christ which is being opposed by so many, unfortunately many who profess the way of Christ. That #Christians take seriously the #Faith hard won. The world needs it manifested for so many in it are hurting.
#BillLeonard, a #Baptist voice for the time, instructs on the way of #Christ which is being opposed by so many, unfortunately many who profess the way of Christ. That #Christians take seriously the #Faith hard won. The world needs it manifested for so many in it are hurting.
Interpreting the present time – Baptist News Global
We’ve got satellites telling when it’s going to rain, but we don’t “know how to interpret the present time.”
baptistnews.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A Man for the Time
#BillLeonard, a #Baptist voice for the time, instructs on the way of #Christ which is being opposed by so many, unfortunately many who profess the way of Christ. That #Christians take seriously the #Faith hard won. The world needs it manifested for so many in it are hurting.
#BillLeonard, a #Baptist voice for the time, instructs on the way of #Christ which is being opposed by so many, unfortunately many who profess the way of Christ. That #Christians take seriously the #Faith hard won. The world needs it manifested for so many in it are hurting.
To Stand
Knowledge generated at #UNC-ChapelHill has positively informed many a baptists' journey of faith and a conservative group is calling into question the school's integrity, its faithfulness to the pursuit of truth. To the faculty members: Hold firm to your academic values. Baptists need you.
Knowledge generated at #UNC-ChapelHill has positively informed many a baptists' journey of faith and a conservative group is calling into question the school's integrity, its faithfulness to the pursuit of truth. To the faculty members: Hold firm to your academic values. Baptists need you.
Conservative Org. Requests Materials for 70 Chapel Hill Courses
The Oversight Project, founded by the Heritage Foundation, is using an open records request to search for terms like “DEI” and “gender identity.” Faculty say it encroaches on academic freedom.
www.insidehighered.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
To Stand
Knowledge generated at #UNC-ChapelHill has positively informed many a baptists' journey of faith and a conservative group is calling into question the school's integrity, its faithfulness to the pursuit of truth. To the faculty members: Hold firm to your academic values. Baptists need you.
Knowledge generated at #UNC-ChapelHill has positively informed many a baptists' journey of faith and a conservative group is calling into question the school's integrity, its faithfulness to the pursuit of truth. To the faculty members: Hold firm to your academic values. Baptists need you.
Voice and Faith
Lecture entitled "Voice as Counter to Violence" by Walter Brueggemann on a lament psalm, Psalm 39. He covers the importance of voice for and to faith, silence leading to negative sociological, psychological, and theological consequences. As timely today as the day it was presented.
Lecture entitled "Voice as Counter to Violence" by Walter Brueggemann on a lament psalm, Psalm 39. He covers the importance of voice for and to faith, silence leading to negative sociological, psychological, and theological consequences. As timely today as the day it was presented.
Voice as Counter to Violence (2 of 2)
By Walter Brueggemann, Published on 04/22/93
digitalcommons.calvin.edu
August 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Voice and Faith
Lecture entitled "Voice as Counter to Violence" by Walter Brueggemann on a lament psalm, Psalm 39. He covers the importance of voice for and to faith, silence leading to negative sociological, psychological, and theological consequences. As timely today as the day it was presented.
Lecture entitled "Voice as Counter to Violence" by Walter Brueggemann on a lament psalm, Psalm 39. He covers the importance of voice for and to faith, silence leading to negative sociological, psychological, and theological consequences. As timely today as the day it was presented.
And It's Only Tuesday
A just nation does not: 1) risk the well-being of children, minorities, the poor, and the aged, 2) attenuate medical research, 3) further enrich the rich, 4) deny climate change and policy, 5) support genecidal behavior, 6) deny due process, and 7) diminish good, reward bad.
A just nation does not: 1) risk the well-being of children, minorities, the poor, and the aged, 2) attenuate medical research, 3) further enrich the rich, 4) deny climate change and policy, 5) support genecidal behavior, 6) deny due process, and 7) diminish good, reward bad.
July 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
And It's Only Tuesday
A just nation does not: 1) risk the well-being of children, minorities, the poor, and the aged, 2) attenuate medical research, 3) further enrich the rich, 4) deny climate change and policy, 5) support genecidal behavior, 6) deny due process, and 7) diminish good, reward bad.
A just nation does not: 1) risk the well-being of children, minorities, the poor, and the aged, 2) attenuate medical research, 3) further enrich the rich, 4) deny climate change and policy, 5) support genecidal behavior, 6) deny due process, and 7) diminish good, reward bad.
Hot Mess
The way DOJ is working the Epstein situation, given the reporting, the outcome likely will not be trusted to be an honest accounting. Occam's razor suggests Trump would at least be embarrassed by a complete release of files and that Maxwell has an enormous incentive for selective recall.
The way DOJ is working the Epstein situation, given the reporting, the outcome likely will not be trusted to be an honest accounting. Occam's razor suggests Trump would at least be embarrassed by a complete release of files and that Maxwell has an enormous incentive for selective recall.
July 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Hot Mess
The way DOJ is working the Epstein situation, given the reporting, the outcome likely will not be trusted to be an honest accounting. Occam's razor suggests Trump would at least be embarrassed by a complete release of files and that Maxwell has an enormous incentive for selective recall.
The way DOJ is working the Epstein situation, given the reporting, the outcome likely will not be trusted to be an honest accounting. Occam's razor suggests Trump would at least be embarrassed by a complete release of files and that Maxwell has an enormous incentive for selective recall.
Other Options Preferred
A baptist was interviewed today in the NY Times. Hopefully folks will not look favorably on her views which are a bit concerning. I would invite people to consider other baptist groups (e.g., Alliance of Baptists, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, American Baptist) instead.
A baptist was interviewed today in the NY Times. Hopefully folks will not look favorably on her views which are a bit concerning. I would invite people to consider other baptist groups (e.g., Alliance of Baptists, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, American Baptist) instead.
Opinion | Is ‘Toxic Empathy’ Pulling Christians to the Left?
www.nytimes.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Other Options Preferred
A baptist was interviewed today in the NY Times. Hopefully folks will not look favorably on her views which are a bit concerning. I would invite people to consider other baptist groups (e.g., Alliance of Baptists, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, American Baptist) instead.
A baptist was interviewed today in the NY Times. Hopefully folks will not look favorably on her views which are a bit concerning. I would invite people to consider other baptist groups (e.g., Alliance of Baptists, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, American Baptist) instead.