The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #66256   Message #1097951
Posted By: katlaughing
21-Jan-04 - 12:13 PM
Thread Name: BS: Religion question?
Subject: RE: BS: Religion question?
SRS, then again, they might not, as he may need even more "saving." **vbg**

President Clinton is a Baptist; but then so are many evangelicals.

It really depends on the specific church, minister, and congregation, from my experience. Like SRS, I keep them at arm's length. I think it is the Southern Baptist Convention which gets together yearly and, if I remember correctly, passes resolutions etc. to what I consider some very intolerant, conservative views. I am sure you could find some info in a google search.

It's odd, for me, because I wouldn't be bothered by Clinton's being Baptist and I've attended Baptist services in predominately Americans of African descent churches and not been bothered by the evangelicals, but some of the others I've encountered have really been what I consider extreme. FWIW.

Good luck and enjoy your friends regardless.