Quote by Jimmy Carter

I separated from the Southern Baptists when they adopted the discriminatory attitude towards women, because I believe what Paul taught in Galatians that there is no distinction in God's eyes between men and women, slaves and masters, Jews and non-Jews - everybody is created equally in the eyes of God.

I separated from the Southern Baptists when they adopted the

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This quote expresses the reason behind the speaker's decision to sever ties with the Southern Baptists. They explain that their departure was prompted by the Southern Baptists' adoption of a discriminatory stance towards women. The speaker cites the teachings of Paul in the Galatians, stating that they believe there is no differentiation in the eyes of God between genders, social status, or ethnicity. The speaker firmly believes that everyone is equal in God's eyes, and it is on this principle that their departure from the Southern Baptists is based.

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By Jimmy Carter

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