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erpowers

(9,350 posts)
Wed Mar 28, 2018, 02:53 PM Mar 2018

AP/MSN: Southern Baptist leader resigns after 'relationship'

The president and chief executive of the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee has resigned following a "morally inappropriate relationship."

Frank Page initially announced Monday he was retiring. But on Tuesday the 65-year-old released a statement saying he was resigning because of "a personal failing." He said he first announced his retirement without explanation because he wanted to protect his family. Page says he hopes to rebuild the trust of his wife and two daughters.

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In a statement, executive committee chairman Stephen Rummage says the group is committed to providing the Page family spiritual and emotional support.

In his role on the committee, Page oversaw a budget of nearly $200 million and played a key role in coordinating the convention's national ministries.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/southern-baptist-leader-resigns-after-relationship/ar-BBKOoy1?li=BBnbcA1

So does everyone not get a mulligan? Wait, I thought the Gospels were about forgiveness.

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AP/MSN: Southern Baptist leader resigns after 'relationship' (Original Post) erpowers Mar 2018 OP
"Ah Hay-ave seeeeee-inned aginst yew! Aristus Mar 2018 #1
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaah malaise Mar 2018 #2
I bet God is really getting tired of this shit....from his 'flock' spanone Mar 2018 #3
So the asshole needs support - please send cards and flowers dalton99a Mar 2018 #4
Is "morally inappropriate relationship" code for he's a closeted gay? procon Mar 2018 #5
Spanky has used up all the mulligans !!! OnDoutside Mar 2018 #6

procon

(15,805 posts)
5. Is "morally inappropriate relationship" code for he's a closeted gay?
Wed Mar 28, 2018, 03:14 PM
Mar 2018

Having an affair with a woman can be forgiven, but LGBT people are not allowed in Southern Baptist congregations. That would explain why he is out... in more ways than one.

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