The affirmation of “the dignity and worth of women” came as the nation’s largest Protestant denomination marked the 100th anniversary of women serving as messengers, even as it held fast to the view that women are equal before God but hold different roles in the church and the home. “
I’m thankful the SBC is taking on these issues. Affirmation of the above comments is a good step, but it’s also disappointing that such simple, Biblically clear messages had to be voted upon for resolution status.
The same goes for the ‘curse of ham’ and recognizing the full dignity of every human being. These are simple teachings that directly line up with the heart of Jesus’ life and ministry on earth. We should already understand these as truths; not have to vote in 2018 that they will be recognized as truth.
Nonetheless, I’m pleased that these issues are being discussed and brought into the light for healing. And I’m beyond grateful that #MeToo and the #ForSuchATimeAsThisRally played a part in bringing about the resolutions.
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1) Southern Baptists, in #MeToo age, affirm women, ask for ‘purity’ of leaders
2) Increasing Women’s Rolls
3) “We deplore, apologize and ask forgiveness for failures to protect the abused, failures that have occurred in evangelical churches and ministries, including such failures within our own denomination,” said the final form of the resolution as amended from the floor.