Allie Beth Stuckey

And so we'll get into that today since we now have the full perspective on everything that went down.

But first, this just in, as I'm recording this, the Southern Baptist Convention has voted on the constitutional amendment that was put forth by Al Mohler.

That is the...

That's the truth and unity amendment.

And this is solidifying and shrining in the Southern Baptist constitution that women cannot hold the office or function of pastor.

So this constitutional amendment passed with 74.66% of the vote.

So that is the two thirds vote more than the two thirds vote that is needed to, um,

Keep going.

So it's not done yet.

This constitutional amendment is not going to be ratified because next year, the SBC, the messengers have to vote again.

And if they pass that two thirds threshold again, then this amendment will be enshrined in the SBC constitution.

And if you want to know more details, why is this necessary?

Isn't this basically already a part of Southern Baptist doctrine?

Isn't it in the Baptist faith and message?

We covered this thoroughly last week.

I really encourage you to go back and to listen to or watch that episode.

We'll link it in the description of this episode so you can know the details and hear more of Al Mohler in his own words.

His amendment says that it is to make clear that a cooperating Southern Baptist church does not affirm, appoint, or endorse a woman serving in the office or function of a pastor, elder, overseer, specifically preaching to women.

the assembled congregation.

So at the SBC convention, which is happening right now, Al Mohler makes his pitch for this amendment.