We Found Out This Week Just How Much Evangelicals Are Feeling Themselves in 2025
Briefly

The recent Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) meeting emphasized a conservative shift within the denomination, particularly highlighted by a resolution calling for the overturning of the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage. This action reflects an empowered conservative base following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The resolution not only targets marriage legality but also expresses concern over childless adults, transgender identities, and LGBTQ acceptance in education. The apparent lack of controversy surrounding the resolutions may signal significant challenges ahead for advocates of gay and reproductive rights.
The SBC's resolution ominously signals an emboldened conservative faction, eager to challenge existing legal precedents on marriage and gender, reflecting a shifting political landscape.
Among their resolutions, the SBC's unprecedented call for the overturning of Obergefell v. Hodges reveals a determination to redefine societal norms around marriage and family.
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