The Souther Baptist Convention’s Lifeway Christian Resources refused to stock Rachel Held Evans’ book ostensibly because it contains the word “vagina.” Or is it that a female writer will only be acceptable if she recites SBC rhetoric, fully supports SBC leaders, and knows her place at home and at church?
Jerry Faught
Jerry Faught is Associate Professor of Religion at Wiley College, a historically black College in Marshall, Texas. He is a former Southern Baptist who taught at Oklahoma Baptist University for many years. He has served the Baptist History and Heritage Society in various roles, including that of President.
