Published on June 24, 2024, 12:37 am

In the contemporary American Christianity sphere, notable transformations are unfolding within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), indicative of a worrying penetration of leftist ideologies. An exemplary instance is the simultaneous association of several Southern Baptist churches with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), embodying an alarming apostasy from biblical truth.

The CBF made its debut during the early 1990s, as a reaction to the Conservative Resurgence within the SBC. The latter aimed at reinforcing SBC’s commitment to biblical inerrancy along with conservative theology. On contrary, CBF manifested from repelling these conservative principles and instead gravitated towards more liberal theology that has been progressing over time.

From its inception, CBF has espoused leftist causes that contradict biblical teachings on virtually all issues. This organization not only approved of women pastor ordination but also inclined towards LGBTQ inclusion and even voices for abortion rights.

This shift starkly diverges from Orthodox Christian doctrine and yields to secular progressive agenda that grows ever so pervasive in society today. It is no surprise that many Southern Baptist churches, inclusive of former Executive Committee president Jonathan Howe’s church, share alignment with both SBC and CBF.

A striking revelation was an email circulated by the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB), a division within CBF. It highlighted how this organization espouses similar trajectory as other apostate denominations like United Methodist Church and PCUSA.

The path into apostasy followed by CBF is palpable through its insatiable call for inclusivity regardless of spiritual well-being consequences. Their standpoint on LGBTQ issues indicates wider cultural surrender. The recent merger between AWAB and CBF’s Affirming Network exemplifies this reality; it augments their pursuit to normalize and endorse LGBTQ lifestyles within Baptist life.

Such actions brazenly disregard explicit Scriptural teachings related to sexuality and sanctity of life, which alarmingly includes Jonathan Howe’s involvement, who served as SBC Executive Committee’s interim president and CEO. His church, the Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville, shares dual alignment with both the SBC and CBF.

This situation echoes an intriguing parallel of entrusting the chicken coop to a fox. It is shocking that a church supporting an organization like CBF, known for its radical leftist agenda could countenance someone like Howe occupying a significant leadership role within SBC. This isn’t merely a lapse in judgment; instead, it signifies severe compromise of biblical principles that SBC professes to foster.

False teachings and infestation of ungodly ideologies within the church are warned against in the Bible. Revelation 2:20-23 cautions about tolerating fallacies leading God’s servants astray. Similarly, toleration displayed by SBC towards churches sharing dual alignment with CBF equates to permitting corruption to seep into Christian fellowship.

The infiltration of leftist drift championed by personalities such as Jonathan Howe uncovers immense fierce vulnerabilities undermining SBC’s integrity. It serves as an essential reminder that Satan doesn’t always assail from outside occasionally corrodes foundations of truth subtly yet destructively from inside. Tracing real news requires understanding this dynamic interplay amid complex religious contexts keeping eyes open for trusted news sources undeterred by subjective narratives flourishing through dominant digital channels today.