"Even while directly contradicting its belief in the "inerrancy" of scripture by disobeying the command to not sue your Christian family, I find it ironic Belmont's endowment is approximately the amount the SBC is asking.
In the case of a SBC victory, how many scholarships will be cut? How many programs will be lost? How many people will lose their job? But the truest question and maybe the only one that matters is how many non-Christians will be completely repulsed by this Baptist action of selfishness and greed."
In fairness to the Burning Screams reaction, Kevin Shrum, trustee at Union University and former TBC President, had this to say on May 24, 2005 (B&R Article):
"Our choice is not either we become isolated prudes lost in a yesteryear mentality or total acquiescence to that which is not true. Rather, our choice is that of compassionate conviction, total truthfulness, and righteous resolve.
I do not know what the outcome will be of the deliberations with Belmont. It is my prayer that litigation can be avoided if at all possible. All I know is that for one, bright and shining moment, Tennessee Baptists confronted an issue with the courage and conviction many of us have longed for. May we have many more days like this!"
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