Thank you for delineating the publishing guidelines used by the directors and editor of The Alabama Baptist.
Jesus said, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” He was speaking of the gospel truth that sets us free from sin and the law.
But, His word also reflect the reality that, for anyone to function as a free individual, to make correct decisions, they must have all the truth and not just part of it.
You are under great pressure from all sides to print only that which will enhance their group or position. That would be tantamount to censorship or misrepresentation of the truth.
Every Baptist has the right to support whomever they wish and to follow whomever they wish, but they have a prior and more basic right to know the truth, all the truth. Otherwise, soul liberty and autonomy are lost.
The Alabama Baptist exists to serve all the Baptists in Alabama, all the constituents of the Alabama Baptist Convention, all of them.
May God bless you and your staff as you positively enhance the lives and service of all Alabama Baptists.
Mel Deason
Birmingham, Ala.
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