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Sep
Dr. Mohler’s comments at the SBC Executive Committee
From today’s Baptist press article…
– R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, speaking on behalf of the presidents of the SBC’s various entities, noted to the Executive Committee that “there is an unprecedented level of attack upon some of our own leaders … in the form of innuendo and smear and caricature and character assassination.” Mohler also noted, “Two of our own have suffered in particular along these lines,” referencing Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his wife Dorothy.
Mohler stated that the SBC entity presidents have committed “that we will not ourselves tolerate personal attacks upon one of our colleagues,” and Jerry Rankin, president of the International Mission Board, then led in a time of prayer for the Pattersons.
September 26th, 2007 at 7:22 am
This reminded me of Bill Powell’s accusations about Duke McCall’s alleged drinking problem.
Come to think of it, one could say that the Bloggers of today are the Bill Powell’s and Russel Kaemmerling’s of yesterday!
Amazing how we continue to go in circles!
September 28th, 2007 at 8:20 am
I don’t remember any of them praying for Russell Dilday, Randall Lolley or Roy Honeycutt when they were under attack
October 29th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
Kerygma:
Then you haven’t talked to Dr. Patteson about his personal experiences during the battles. He quite often extended olive branches and personally prayed for the folks he worked to replace. I am not a sycophant, in fact as a student at SEBTS I was called to the Presidents office because of a personal letter I sent him complaining about a staff firing. I found him to be very open and understanding and I have every reason to believe he truly cares for those he combats. I disagree with him on many issues, but I will not have a negative attitude about his character or motives. If you remember, Dr. Mohler was Honeycutt’s assistant for awhile, I am sure there is some regard there even though they thoroughly disagree. Indeed, we eat our own one way or the other.
Grace Alone,
Greg