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An honor guard from the South Carolina Highway patrol lowers the Confederate battle flag as it is removed from the Capitol grounds Friday, July 10, 2015, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Southern Baptist Convention calls on Christians to put away Confederate battle flag

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

Pastor Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, gives the presidential address to the Southern Baptist Convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, in Columbus, Ohio, June 16, 2015. Floyd exhorted members to stand united against same-sex marriage and vows that he will never officiate a same-sex union. (Eric Albrecht/Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Southern Baptist head vows never to perform same-sex unions

By TRAVIS LOLLER - Associated Press

In this Oct. 28, 2014 file photo, the Rev. Russell Moore, left, director of the Southern Baptist’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, leads a discussion during the group's national conference in Nashville, Tenn. Rev. Moore is one of several white leaders calling for multiethnic congregations in the wake of the unrest spurred by the killings of black men by white police officers in Ferguson, Missouri, and New York City. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Southern Baptist leaders call for integrated churches

By Travis Loller

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as pray inside the Grand mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 23, 2012. The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws three million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world. (Associated Press)

Higher Ground: Love but not acceptance

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

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Southern Baptists cite threats to religious freedom in world

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

The Rev. Ronnie Floyd, center, of Cross Church in northwest Arkansas, hugs The Rev. Dwight McKissic, right, of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, after Floyd was elected the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention during its annual meeting Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Baltimore. Floyd received 52 percent of votes cast by delegates to the annual meeting of the nation's largest Protestant denomination. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

Southern Baptists elect new president

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Southern Baptist membership declines for 7th year

By TRAVIS LOLLER - Associated Press

Southern Baptist membership declines for 7th year

By TRAVIS LOLLER - Associated Press

Southern Baptist ranks decline, once again

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

**FILE** Boy Scouts are honored with a statue in front of the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas. (Associated Press)

Churches angered by Scouts’ possible lift of gay ban

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

The Rev. Fred Luter smiles at the warm welcome from the Southern Baptist Convention in his hometown of New Orleans after his election Tuesday as its first black president. With him is on stage is outgoing President Bryant Wright. (Associated Press)

Southern Baptists make history, elect first black leader

By Travis Loller - Associated Press

The Rev. Fred Luter Jr., pastor of the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, greets the congregation during services on Sunday, June 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Southern Baptists’ historic presidential vote nears

By Travis Loller - Associated Press

The headquarters of the Southern Baptist Convention are shown in Nashville, Tenn., in December 2011. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Southern Baptist panel recommends add-on to name

By Travis Loller - Associated Press

Southern Baptists poised for historic election

By Travis Loller - Associated Press

‘Fellowship Baptists’ converge with aim to define themselves

Baptists search for true identity