Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Ep 1215 | Baylor University’s New LGBTQ Program Betrays Baptist Roots

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Jul 9, 2025
The podcast dives into Baylor University's acceptance of a substantial grant promoting LGBTQ inclusion, raising questions about its Baptist values. Discussions reveal concerns over a progressive shift, prioritizing subjective experiences over biblical truths. The hosts critique how financial backing influences religious institutions, leading to tensions with traditional theology. They explore the implications for faith communities and the cultural battles surrounding these changes, highlighting the ongoing struggle between upholding Christian beliefs and contemporary social justice movements.
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Baylor's Leftward Shift

  • Baylor University accepted a large grant to promote LGBTQ inclusion in churches, signaling a leftward shift at this Baptist institution.
  • This funding aims to produce research that influences churches to affirm LGBTQ identities as a response to alleged institutional betrayal.
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Standpoint Epistemology in Research

  • The research focuses on "lived experiences" and subjective feelings instead of scriptural truths.
  • This reflects standpoint epistemology, which prioritizes marginalized perspectives over objective facts.
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Baugh Foundation's Progressive Agenda

  • The Baugh Foundation funds progressive Baptist causes to shift theological and political views.
  • Their funding supports racial justice initiatives and progressive theology in conservative areas.
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