The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the largest Protestant denomination in the US, overwhelmingly voted at its annual convention in Dallas to endorse a resolution seeking to overturn the legalization of same-sex marriage (Obergefell v Hodges). The non-binding resolution also called for defunding Planned Parenthood, affirming parental rights in education/healthcare, banning pornography, condemning sports betting, and criticizing 'willful childlessness.' Human rights groups condemned the move, while SBC leaders stated their aim is to 'keep the conversation alive' and be a 'prophetic minority.' The convention was also overshadowed by the recent death of Jennifer Lyell, a whistleblower in the SBC sexual abuse scandal.
Southern Baptists endorse repealing the legalization of same-sex marriage in the US
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the largest Protestant denomination in the US, overwhelmingly voted at its annual convention in Dallas to endorse a resolution seeking to overturn the legalization of same-sex marriage (Obergefell v Hodges). The non-binding resolution also called for defunding Planned Parenthood, affirming parental rights in education/healthcare, banning pornography, condemning sports betting, and criticizing 'willful childlessness.' Human rights groups condemned the move, while SBC leaders stated their aim is to 'keep the conversation alive' and be a 'prophetic minority.' The convention was also overshadowed by the recent death of Jennifer Lyell, a whistleblower in the SBC sexual abuse scandal.
Trending- 1 Circa 1970s: Jennifer Lyell attended a Billy Graham crusade and joined the faith.
- 2 June 2015: Obergefell v Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
- 3 2019: Jennifer Lyell went public with sexual abuse allegations against David Sills.
- 4 2022: SBC executive committee apologized to Jennifer Lyell and voted to create a way to track accused pastors (later changed focus).
- 5 2022: Public poll found over 70% of Americans support same-sex marriage.
- 6 Saturday [prior to June 11, 2025]: Jennifer Lyell died aged 47.
- 7 This week [prior to June 11, 2025]: SBC annual convention in Dallas; delegates passed resolution endorsing repeal of same-sex marriage legalization.
- Increased tension between the SBC and LGBTQ+ rights advocates.
- Potential for further legislative efforts against same-sex marriage (though the resolution is non-binding).
- Continued focus on conservative cultural issues within the denomination.
- The convention was impacted by the recent death of a sexual abuse whistleblower.
What: The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) passed a resolution endorsing the repeal of same-sex marriage legalization and addressing other conservative cultural issues.
When: The resolution was passed this week (prior to June 11, 2025) at their annual convention. Obergefell v Hodges legalized same-sex marriage in June 2015. Jennifer Lyell died on Saturday (prior to June 11, 2025).
Where: Dallas, Texas, United States. A Southern Baptist seminary in Kentucky was also mentioned.
Why: To affirm God's design for gender, marriage, and family, and to address issues vexing conservatives, reflecting a move beyond generic 'family values' to specific cultural issues.
How: Delegates at the annual convention voted overwhelmingly to pass a wide-ranging resolution.