SBCs withdrawal from BWA a silly mistake, says Warren Published August 9, 2005
"Affirming that Baptists from around the world can have unity without uniformity, Rick Warren told reporters at the Baptist World Alliances Centenary Congress that the withdrawal of Southern Baptists from the BWA was a silly mistake.
God has called us to enjoy and fellowship with each other and work together. Were all in this together, he said, adding Baptists can celebrate our diversity and celebrate our unity.
During a July 28 press conference, Warren addressed a question about last years decision by the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest BWA member, to withdraw membership and funding from BWA. I think that was a mistake, he said flatly. When the Southern Baptists pulled out funding, my wife and I wrote a check for $25,000 to the BWA.
I see absolutely zero reason in separating my fellowship from anybody, he declared. Noting he has theological differences with many of the diverse denominations that invite him to speak, Warren added, That doesn't stop me from fellowshipping with them.
When he heard of the SBCs withdrawal, he added, I thought, This is silly! Why would we separate ourselves from brothers and sisters in the world?
Rick Warren = Emergent Church = False Teacher. ‘Nuff said!