By Paul Baxley Yesterday’s riotous insurrection at the United States Capitol took place on the very same day Christians celebrate Epiphany by remembering the magi’s visit to see Jesus. Yesterday was not the first Epiphany marked by such hatred and darkness. The biblical story of the Epiphany takes place in the context of horrific … Continue reading
Paul Baxley, the executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, is announcing that the coordinators of CBF’s 19 state and regional organizations have released the following response to the violence at the United States Capitol Wednesday afternoon. “I am grateful for their shared witness in this moment of national crisis and thank them for their … Continue reading
Statement by Paul Baxley, CBF Executive Coordinator As night falls, I call on all Cooperative Baptists to join me and people of all faith traditions in praying for an end to the riots that have overtaken the United States Capitol this afternoon. This kind of riotous violence is sinful and destructive toward all people. It … Continue reading
