Baptist minister with PhD in political communication. New book: 'The Bible According to Christian Nationalists.' President & Editor-in-Chief - @WordAndWay.bsky.social [email protected]
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Brian Kaylor
SBC messengers passed resolution generically condemning political violence. William Wolfe, wearing a Turning Point USA "Freedom" shirt, pushed an amendment that would have named Charlie Kirk (making him only person named in resolution). But it was voted down at urging of Resolutions Committee.
This effort is ecumenical & interfaith, & is for big changes & transparency. Unlike push over weekend by LDS politicians, groups aren't just advocating for themselves but also for others harmed by Pentagon's new codes. And the new system is really bad: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/latest-pen...
Ecumenical group of ecclesiastical endorsers for chaplains urge changes to Pentagon's new religion codes: www.discipleshomemissions.org/resources/jo...
Letter highlights deletion of Disciples & UCC option, which @jeremyfuzy.bsky.social & I reported on: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/latest-pen...
Ecclesiastical endorsers who signed letter demanding Pentagon changes to coding include Disciples, UCC, UU, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Apostolic Catholic Orthodox, Pentecostal (Coalition of Spirit-filled Churches) Pagan (Circle Sanctuary), & American, Alliance, & Cooperative Baptists.
Brian Kaylor
Brian Kaylor
A lot of reporting on this issue missed some important details — so @briankaylor.bsky.social and I couldn’t help but correct the record.
Brian Kaylor
Today’s issue of A Public Witness examines the new mess created by the Pentagon and the larger problems with the religion codes that underscore the religious illiteracy and general incompetence behind its creation.
Brian Kaylor
Jeremy Fuzy
Word&Way
After complaints by Mormon politicians, a revised list of recognized religions excludes groups like the Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ (which includes churches of founding fathers).
After complaints by Mormon politicians, a revised list of recognized religions excludes groups like the Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ (which includes churches of founding fathers).
