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Battle within Southern Baptists at Atlanta convention
Embattled Southern Baptists converge in Atlanta for a pivotal convention seen as a second battle of Atlanta. Fundamentalists push for strict literalism and control of 26 national agencies, while moderates seek broader biblical interpretation and influence. A record crowd of about 50,000 plus gathers as elections near.
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Atlanta
Southern Baptists
Georgia
Peach State
Southern Baptist Convention
America
Georgia World Congress Center
Tion
Fred Wolfe
Mobile
Ala
Order of Business Committee
Convention
Paige Patterson
Dallas
Houston
Paul Pressler