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Life After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

July 15, 2015

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: This issue of the Baptist and Reflector contains in-depth articles about the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision and its potential impact on churches, ministers, and laity. Visit www.tnbaptist.org/marriage for additional resources. BRENTWOOD — Less than three weeks after the United States Supreme Court redefined the traditional, biblical definition of marriage, the full ramifications from the decision are yet to be

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BCM Members Seek Out LGBT Students

July 15, 2015

By Landon Dickerson B&R Intern BRENTWOOD — In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling to legalize homosexual marriage in all 50 states, Baptist Collegiate Ministries around Tennessee are responding. Because homosexuality is such a large issue on college campuses now, BCMs in Tennessee are seeking out God’s desire for the next step, according to Bill Choate, BCM director for the Tennessee Baptist Convention. “This is not a new challenge

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Layman Helps Lead Effort to Protect Pastors

July 15, 2015

By Lonnie Wilkey Eeditor, Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Following the decision of the United States Supreme Court on June 26, two state representatives in Tennessee announced plans to draft a “Tennessee Pastor Protection Act.” “It comes as no surprise that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage. I have had multiple constituents concerned with how the ruling may impact their church and their religious beliefs,” said Bryan

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Past TBC Presidents Affirm Marriage Statement

July 15, 2015

By Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Current Tennessee Baptist Convention president Michael Ellis, along with 20 former TBC presidents, have signed onto a statement first adopted by current Southern Baptist Convention President Ronnie Floyd and all 16 former living SBC presidents since 1980. Soon after the marriage and religious liberty statement was released during the SBC annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio, former presidents of the Florida Baptist Convention also signed

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What the Ruling Did, Didn’t Do

July 15, 2015

By Jim Guenther TBC Attorney There needs to be some clarity about exactly what the Supreme Court’s decision did and did not do. The decision was about a civil right, the right of same sex couples to be licensed by the states to marry. It was an interpretation of the 14th Amendment, a citizen’s right to equal protection under the law when it comes to marriage. It was not about

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Established Procedures Needed: Mitchell

July 15, 2015

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: The following story first appeared in the Feb. 11 issue of the Baptist and Reflector. In light of the June 26 ruling by the Supreme Court we felt that this article is more relevant today than even when it was first published. JACKSON — Tennessee Baptist church leaders should pay attention to a situation that occurred last month in Colorado, says

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Church Closing Helps Unique Church

July 1, 2015

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector Scenic Drive Baptist gives facility, belongings to Arabic congregation in Murfreesboro MURFREESBORO — On what could have been the saddest day in its history, the final service of Scenic Drive Baptist Church was actually an answer to prayer. “This was His (God’s) way of filling that parking lot that we have been praying for,” said Belvin Cox, pastor of the congregation

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Bonnaroo’s Jesus Tent Draws 13,000-Plus

July 1, 2015

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector MANCHESTER — To say The Jesus Tent was a popular site during Bonnaroo is an understatement. About 13-17,000 Bonnaroovians visited the tent for its 24/7 offer of shade cooled by fans, snacks, water, smartphone charging stations, WiFi, and conversation. In other words, The Jesus Tent was a peaceful oasis in the midst of Bonnaroo, a camping music festival drawing about 80,000

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SBC Supports Marriage, Religious Liberty

June 30, 2015

By Lonnie Wilkey/David Roach B&R/Baptist Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — With the decision of the United States Supreme Court on whether all states must recognize same-sex marriage still to come, Southern Baptists have made it clear where they stand. Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Columbus passed a resolution June 16 that declared that “no matter how the Supreme Court rules, the Southern Baptist Convention reaffirms its unwavering

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Patriotism, Christianity Still Mix

June 30, 2015

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Tennessee veterans reflect on what it means to be a patriot BRENTWOOD — Unlike oil and water, patriotism and Christianity can mix, agree three Tennessee Baptists with strong military ties. Though culture is changing and the country appears to be drifting more each day from the religious freedom that countless men and women have given their lives for, a Christian can still be

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