“In light of our church’s steadfast commitment to racial justice and reconciliation and our historic ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, we are not able to take this step,” [bishop] Rowe wrote. “Accordingly, we have determined that, by the end of the federal fiscal year, we will conclude our refugee resettlement grant agreements with the U.S. federal government.”

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        Lol. They’ll feel validated and honored.

        Eta: this is a broad brush. I do know a couple of Southern Baptists who just attend the church they can get to, and are really decent people.

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          Broad brush, indeed; it seems like their most outspoken clergy is a whole lot more liberal than their most outspoken congregants… But, yeah, “validated and honored” sounds about right.