Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: SATURDAY, May 15, 1993 TAG: 9305150027 SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: A-3 EDITION: METRO SOURCE: DATELINE: RICHMOND LENGTH: Short
The seminary is backed by Southern Baptist moderates while most of the denomination's institutions have come under control of biblical fundamentalists.
The faculty resolution contrasted with a statement by the new president-elect of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He said he opposes ordination of women.
"Recent events have demonstrated there are forces at work among Baptists seeking to exclude women from their God-called role of ministry and service," the Richmond faculty said.
-Associated Press
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