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The Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Dallas will consider resolutions advocating for a pornography ban, a reversal of same-sex marriage legalization, and policies promoting childbearing and restricting sports betting. Internal debates include a potential ban on churches with women pastors and the possible defunding of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, which opposes criminalizing women seeking abortions. While the convention reflects a conservative stance, internal disagreements and declining membership are also prominent issues. The meeting marks the 40th anniversary of a pivotal conservative takeover of the denomination.

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