March 18, 2021 By Paul Baxley Just over 24 hours have passed since many of us awakened to the news that a 21-year-old white man (and member of a Baptist church) had taken the lives of eight people in Atlanta, including six Asian American women. We are only now starting to learn more about each … Continue reading
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
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
October 28, 2018 By CBF Communications DECATUR, Ga. — Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Executive Coordinator Suzii Paynter released the statement below following the murder of at least 11 congregants and wounding of four police officers and two others inside the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. “We begin our morning prayers with tears and lament for … Continue reading
I have recently been reminded of the violent world in which we live. As hard as I try to live in the “right parts of town” or avoid watching the news all the time, I just can’t seem to escape all of the pain and suffering. How appropriate that this reminder comes during Holy Week. … Continue reading
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