Monday, July 20, 2009

Jimmy Carter Leaves His Church

Jimmy Carter left his church after many years because he cannot abide by the rampant sexism in the Southern Baptist Convention.

For those who discriminate against women and blame it on God, his words are a firm rebuke which, interestingly enough, has barely been reported.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/losing-my-religion-for-equality-20090714-dk0v.html?page=-1

2 comments:

Jeff Gillenwater said...

Wow. Thanks for linking, John.

shirley baird said...

Wow was the first word that came to my mind also. I wonder why this did not make the news?