Southern Baptists will convene in Dallas this week to consider resolutions advocating for a federal pornography ban, overturning same-sex marriage legalization, and promoting policies aligned with their interpretation of biblical principles on gender, marriage, and family. Internal debates include potential bans on churches with women pastors and defunding the denomination's public policy arm due to its stance on abortion. While the convention's conservative stance is prominent, discussions about President Trump's policies are limited. The meeting marks the 40th anniversary of a pivotal 1985 gathering that solidified the denomination's conservative shift. Despite declining membership, recent baptism numbers show some positive signs.

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