New SBC Resolution?!!
I’ve posted the resolution that the SBC convention passed along with a response by a fellow SBCer. Check it out.
WHEREAS, Years of research confirm biblical warnings that alcohol use leads to physical, mental, and emotional damage (e.g. Proverbs 23:29-35); and
WHEREAS, Alcohol use has led to countless injuries and deaths on our nation’s highways; and
WHEREAS, The breakup of families and homes can be directly and indirectly attributed to alcohol use by one or more members of a family;
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WHEREAS, The use of alcohol as a recreational beverage has been shown to lead individuals down a path of addiction to alcohol and toward the use of other kinds of drugs, both legal and illegal; and
WHEREAS, There are some religious leaders who are now advocating the consumption of alcoholic beverages based on a misinterpretation of the doctrine of “our freedom in Christ�; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina, June 13-14, 2006, express our total opposition to the manufacturing, advertising, distributing, and consuming of alcoholic beverages; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we urge Southern Baptists to take an active role in supporting legislation that is intended to curb alcohol use in our communities and nation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we urge Southern Baptist to be actively involved in educating students and adults concerning the destructive nature of alcoholic beverages; and be it finally
RESOLVED, That we commend organizations and ministries that treat alcohol-related problems from a biblical perspective and promote abstinence and encourage local churches to begin and/or support such biblically-based ministries.
Whereas, Years of research confirm biblical warnings that gluttony leads to physical, mental, and emotional damages (heart disease, diabetes, low self-esteem, too-small pants); and
Whereas, gluttony has led premature replacement of pews and chairs in our church buildings; and
Whereas, The overuse of food as a recreational activity has been shown to lead individuals down a path of obesity; and
Whereas, There are some pastors and leaders in our convention who are in obvious violation of the biblical commands to avoid gluttony based on a misinterpretation of the doctrine of “our freedom in Christ”;
Resolved, That the messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in San Antonio, June, 2007, express our total opposition to the promotion of gluttony and be it further
Resolved, Potential trustees and entity heads should not be chosen for service if they fall outside the U.S. Government recommendations for height and weight; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge Southern Baptists to take an active role in supporting action that is intended to reduce the amount of gluttonous behavior in our churches, including potlucks, fellowship meals, and going to DQ on Sunday night after church; and be it finally
Resolved, That we commend organizations and ministries that treat gluttony related problems from a biblical perspective and promote eating only what you need to survive and encourage local churces to begin and/or support such biblically-based ministries.
Hey, don’t laugh. It makes as much sense as the one we passed. We shoot ourselves in the foot again. We pass this and we don’t even want to consider Tom Ascol’s resolution on church membership. I believe we need to reexamine our priorities. I am a lifelong abstainer from alcoholic beverages, but this is clearly and improper understanding of the text of Scripture.
Well that wasn’t so bad. I am no longer a blirgin.
Posted by: Don Arndt. | 06/15/2006 at 12:17 PM