A convocation of Baptist denominations and organizations will meet next week in Atlanta – prompted in part by former President Jimmy Carter. The Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant may draw as many as 10,000 people for the three day gathering designed to give moderates in the denomination a greater national voice. Among the speakers: Former Vice President Al Gore, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and writer John Grisham. Mike Huckabee accepted an invitation but withdrew after Carter called the Bush administration the "worst in history" in international relations. Two moderate Sothern Baptist organizations are taking part: The Baptist General Association of Virginia and the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Friday, January 25, 2008
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