Baptists Vote to Bar Endorsement of Gays
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Saying they didn’t want same-sex marriages performed in their churches, Southern Baptists in Columbus, Ga., voted to exclude congregations that “endorse” homosexuality. The Rev. J. Gerald Harris, new president of the denomination’s state convention, said Southern Baptists welcome gay individuals but can’t allow churches to advocate their behavior.
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