# Six Years of an Intentional Liberal “Shift” in the SBC  ## Criticisms of Recent SBC Presidents - The author, a Southern Baptist pastor, argues that the [[Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) | Southern Baptist Convention]] (SBC) has undergone a deliberate liberal shift under the [[Presidency | presidencies]] of J.D. Greear, [[Ed Litton]], and [[Bart Barber]]. - The author criticizes prominent Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leaders J.D. Greear, Ed Litton, and Bart Barber, alleging a pattern of liberal bias and hypocrisy. - The author, a young pastor, criticizes the perceived liberal shift in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) over the past six years, particularly under the leadership of former presidents J.D. Greear, Ed Litton, and Rolland Slade. ## Specific Criticisms of J.D. Greear and Ed Litton - The author points to J.D. Greear's promotion of "pronoun hospitality" for transgender individuals, his stance on abortion and [[Black Lives Matter]], and his criticism of Southern Baptists for allegedly making racists comfortable as evidence of this shift. - Ed Litton was involved in a plagiarism scandal where he copied a sermon by J.D. Greear that downplayed the severity of homosexuality as a sin. - The author criticizes Ed Litton's support for "Kingdom Race Theory," a concept developed by [[Tony Evans (pastor) | Tony Evans]], viewing it as a rebranding of [[Critical race theory | Critical Race Theory]] and a departure from biblical principles. The author also mentions Litton's plagiarism scandal and his decision not to seek a second term as [[Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) | SBC]] president. - Both [[Ed Litton | Litton]] and Greear are accused of misrepresenting theologian Jen Wilkin's work to support their position. ## Criticisms of Bart Barber and a Call to Action - [[Bart Barber]] is criticized for defending Litton, financially supporting a political opponent of an SBC pastor, and opposing efforts to explicitly ban women pastors in the SBC. - The text suggests these leaders prioritize a progressive agenda over biblical truth and demonstrate this by selectively criticizing fellow SBC members. - He lists various examples of this shift, including the embrace of [[Critical race theory]], mishandling of the abuse crisis, promotion of egalitarianism, and financial mismanagement within SBC entities. - While acknowledging the hope offered by newly elected president Clint Pressley, the author urges vigilance and calls for a return to conservative values, urging resistance against theological liberalism, compromise with LGBTQ+ ideology, and the adoption of progressive politics.