2 - Cults & Toxic Systems - The Southern Baptist Convention

The Southern Baptist Convention.

The basic complaint against them is that they keep doubling down on things like racism, misogyny, and toxic beliefs and practices. Noted especially is their defiance of critical race theory, their executive board cover-up of sexual abuse, and their deference to the autonomy of their churches when bad things happen but enforcing their will on their congregation when it suits them.

Links consulted

https://youtu.be/KWhx3ZiAjzA?si=ejWcjfo8WfTOyVDj

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/06/07/7-facts-about-southern-baptists/

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/02/1102621352/how-the-southern-baptist-convention-covered-up-its-widespread-sexual-abuse-scand

https://www.sbc.net/resource-library/resolutions/on-critical-race-theory-and-intersectionality/

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2020/12/charlie-dates-ralph-west-southern-baptist-sbc-crt/

https://youtu.be/uaUFKeZeYHo?si=05v_mST7dwg8HhUn

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The Podcast

While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

* Toxic Leaders
* Toxic/Dangerous Organizations
* Our Mental Well-Being
* The Things We Learn on the Journey

Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to transparently share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

Feel free to send your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl (karl4hand@gmail.com) or Stuart (stuartdelony@gmail.com). You can also visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.