A Baptist is a member of a Baptist church. Baptist churches are often regarded as an EvangelicalProtestantdenomination originating from the English Puritan movement with Anabaptist influences. However there are disagreements with these labels and origins views (See "Questions of labelling" and "Origins")
Theologically many Baptists emphasize a believer's baptism by full immersion, which is performed on non-infants after a profession of faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. A congregational governance system gives autonomy to individual local Baptist churches. However, churches will often associate in organizations such as the Southern Baptist Convention which is the largest Baptist association in the world.
Retired judge's recusal will delay release of L.A. clergy sex-abuse files Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Plaintiffs' attorneys have requested that a new judge be appointed to decide which L.A. Archdiocese personnel documents will be released to the public.
A year-old legal agreement requiring the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles to release confidential personnel records of priests accused of sexual abuse has been thrown into limbo by the departure of a retired judge selected to vet the documents.
Rancho Cucamonga's Muslims get new mosque in time for Ramadan Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 The city has granted worshipers a temporary occupancy permit for their almost-completed structure for the holy month.
From speakers mounted inside and outside the modest stucco house in Rancho Cucamonga, the intoning sound of the call to Friday prayer floated in the muggy summer air.
Palin relied on earmark system she now opposes Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 The governor's past practice on earmarks stands in contrast to the views of her running mate, a researcher at a watchdog group says.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin presents herself as an ally of presidential candidate John McCain when it comes to curbing wasteful government spending.
Faith Baptist Church - Nokesville, Virginia. Independent Fundamental Baptist. Church overview, statement of faith, constitution and bylaws, directions, events calendar, and description of ministries.
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