I just listened to Albert Mohler’s video about why the SBC needs to move an amendment to prohibit the application of the title "pastor" to any woman for any ministry in a Southern Baptist Church.
There seems to be some confusion within the SBC between complementarianism and misogyny. Sadly, the syncretism between the MAGA movement and some expressions of conservative Christianity is producing a malignant fundamentalism that lacks both humility and grace. Considering the SBC's recent mishandling of sexual abuse claims, the timing of this proposal seems especially callous. May the Holy Spirit break the hearts and open the minds of those who feel the urge to further demean and alienate our sisters in ministry.
“Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday, the day when we celebrate that the Holy Spirit was poured out on men and men to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and build his church. May my SBC friends remember and celebrate that event!”
Did I miss the satire here? Or did you mean “…poured out on MEN AND WOMEN…?” I’m thinking (and hoping) the latter. 😳
So sad. It's really a case of a hardened secondary doctrine based on questionable interpretation being pushed to extremes from motives that are perhaps not just defending the biblical revelation.
There seems to be some confusion within the SBC between complementarianism and misogyny. Sadly, the syncretism between the MAGA movement and some expressions of conservative Christianity is producing a malignant fundamentalism that lacks both humility and grace. Considering the SBC's recent mishandling of sexual abuse claims, the timing of this proposal seems especially callous. May the Holy Spirit break the hearts and open the minds of those who feel the urge to further demean and alienate our sisters in ministry.
Yes, it caught my attention “the Holy Spirit was poured out on men and men to serve the Lord”. I take that as a witty and intentional typo by MB! 😃
Mike, did you mean to say:
“Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday, the day when we celebrate that the Holy Spirit was poured out on men and men to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and build his church. May my SBC friends remember and celebrate that event!”
Did I miss the satire here? Or did you mean “…poured out on MEN AND WOMEN…?” I’m thinking (and hoping) the latter. 😳
Thanks for the clarifying edit today. Relieved…and AMEN!
You are free to meddle in SBC affairs my brother. We need an outside perspective. You are spot on at every point. Thanks you!
The SBC allowing and encouraging female pastors would greatly reduce the incidence of sexual abuse and trauma in that denomination.
It would also encourage other victims to come forward-(there are sadly too many of them).
But, perhaps thats the whole point of the purge.....???
Like many other 'conservative' religious men, the SBC are afraid of their women.
Thats a topic worth exploring.
Jesus weeps.....
Listening to your podcasts and videos I feel affirmed and encouraged. Thank you.
So sad. It's really a case of a hardened secondary doctrine based on questionable interpretation being pushed to extremes from motives that are perhaps not just defending the biblical revelation.
Nice photo of St John's Parramatta. I was a Sunday school teacher and got married there.
Thanks Mike - found a new podcast too. Will add The Whole Disciple our list.