WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2015Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, assembled a broad coalition of evangelical leaders to oppose the Supreme Courts decision to legalize same-sex marriage in a joint statement. The statement, titled, Here We Stand: An Evangelical Declaration on Marriage, begins with a rebuke …
Continue...WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2015Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Conventions Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the U.S. Supreme Courts 5-4 ruling to declare same-sex marriage as a constitutional right, legalizing it in all 50 states. I am a conscientious dissenter from this ruling handed down by the Court today, believing, along …
Continue...WASHINGTON, D.C, June 9, 2015The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention has partnered with Alliance Defending Freedom to create a “legal guide”:https://erlc.com/store/product_detail/18876 for churches, schools and nonprofit organizations to use for their organizational structure in light of changes in the culture concerning marriage. The resource, titled, Protecting Your Ministry, includes checklists …
Continue...NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 22, 2015Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, will present the ERLC report at the “annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention”:http://www.sbcannualmeeting.net/sbc15/default.asp and will join a first-ever presidential panel discussion on The Supreme Court and Same-Sex Marriage: Preparing Our Churches for the Future. The …
Continue...NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 4, 2015The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention will host a special event, live broadcasted via stream, July 29, in response to the U.S. Supreme Courts upcoming ruling on same-sex marriage. Pastors and leaders from the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention will gather for the “Equip Austin”:https://erlc.com/equipaustin event …
Continue...WASHINGTON, D.C., April 28, 2015Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Conventions Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the U.S. Supreme Courts oral arguments heard today addressing the future of marriage. I dont think the Court should redefine marriage, because I dont think the Court invented marriage in the first place. The action of …
Continue...WASHINGTON, D.C., April 23, 2015Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Conventions Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, joined religious leaders in signing an open letter on the defense of marriage and religious freedom today. The letter, addressed to those in positions of public service, expresses a shared commitment to promoting and protecting marriage as the …
Continue...WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 23, 2015The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention submitted an amicus brief today to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that marriage between a man and a woman is vital to the welfare of children, families and society. The brief, submitted in the case of Lawson v. …
Continue...WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2015Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Conventions Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the U.S. Supreme Courts decision to take up four same-sex marriage cases involving state constitutional amendments that define marriage as the union of a man and woman. This case could potentially transform the cultural landscape of …
Continue...WASHINGTON D.C., Nov. 18, 2014Russell Moore, president of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, joined Pope Francis and others in addressing a worldwide interreligious body at the “Vatican”:http://humanum.it/en/ on issues of marriage and family. Despite theological differences among attendees, Moore said there is a need to stand together on conserving …
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