Black Baptists Declare Political Independence

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"Representatives from two black Baptist denominations vowed Tuesday to forge their own paths apart from white liberals and conservatives as they seek to address the social and political issues they say are tearing the nation apart. Members of the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PBNC) and the National Baptist Convention USA held a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and condemned the 'politics of fear' they say has taken over this election season."

"'As the body of Christ, we do not serve as mere mascots of the liberal left'...a declaration released by PNBC President Timothy Stewart and Rev. Calvin Butts began. It added, 'Nor do we set horses with those of the religious right.'"

Rev. Calvin O. Butts III (center) called Franklin Graham and Jerry Falwell Jr. "heretics” and “hypocrites"