Southern Baptist Convention debates constitutional amendment to ban churches with women pastors.
The Southern Baptist Convention is considering a constitutional amendment that would exclude churches that appoint women to any pastoral role. The amendment, proposed by Albert Mohler, requires a two-thirds majority vote at two consecutive annual meetings to pass. The denomination has previously expelled churches with women in senior pastoral roles.
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3 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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CNN reports the amendment passed its first vote overwhelmingly, while AP and the Washington Times preview the debate for the fourth year running without reporting the outcome.
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“4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors”
“Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors”
“Four years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors”
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Beth Moore criticized Mohler's view that women discussing sermons on podcasts would be problematic.
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