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EXPLAINER: 5 things you should know about the Conservative Baptist Network

Southern Baptist Elites are worried about the new Conservative Baptist Network. Should you? Here’s what you need to know about this new group of Conservative Baptists.

1. The Conservative Baptist Network believes patriotism is a good thing for a Christian.

Unlike many hip Southern Baptist leaders who despise President Donald Trump and recoil at the American flag, the Conservative Baptist Network believes the Bible encourages patriotism. They are right. The Bible encourages the Christian to a responsible devotion to his state. The Apostles Peter and Paul respectively in their epistles commanded Christians to obedience, subjection, honor and duty to the government.