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The Southern Baptist Church leadership has become increasingly aligned with the Republican Party due to shared opposition to LGBTQ rights and abortion. An investigation in 2019 revealed a database of …
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The Southern Baptist Church leadership has become increasingly aligned with the Republican Party due to shared opposition to LGBTQ rights and abortion. An investigation in 2019 revealed a database of over 200 convicted sexual predators among their clergy and leadership that was kept secret for years. The scandal exposed systemic coverup of abuse. Church leaders had protected predators while publicly claiming moral authority.
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