As Raymond continues his look at the Southern Baptist Convention, he is joined by Russell Miles a.k.a. Brother Russell.  Starting with a discussing the influence of tactics used by the Religious Right in the 1980's on the increasingly vitriolic attacks on social issues.  They then examine the basic theological tenets of the Southern Baptist Convention and the impact on the mindset of political/social conservatives.  Russell explains the catalyst the began his exit from the Southern Baptist Church.

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Show Reference Notes:

The Last Temptation of Christ on IMDb

Protecting Your Ministry from Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits by The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention

The Mind of the Bible-Believer by Edmund D. Cohen

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