I had that fire and brimstone upbringing also, though before the SBA grew its power. My grandfather was a member of the Dover Association, which I think is now defunct, and faithfully slept through the sermon in the second row for 60 years. With a family full of politicians during the demise of the Byrd machine in Virginia my cynicism be…
I had that fire and brimstone upbringing also, though before the SBA grew its power. My grandfather was a member of the Dover Association, which I think is now defunct, and faithfully slept through the sermon in the second row for 60 years. With a family full of politicians during the demise of the Byrd machine in Virginia my cynicism began in watching the meetings at the kitchen table, often including said pastor. Who ultimately ran away with the church secretary. 😜
Just looked, Dover Association still around. Seems to be missions related rather than doctrine related these days. Anyhoo, I formally resigned when women were forbidden the pulpit and the Baptist Averett University was threatened with defunding for teaching Darwinism, though I’d left it behind years earlier.
I had that fire and brimstone upbringing also, though before the SBA grew its power. My grandfather was a member of the Dover Association, which I think is now defunct, and faithfully slept through the sermon in the second row for 60 years. With a family full of politicians during the demise of the Byrd machine in Virginia my cynicism began in watching the meetings at the kitchen table, often including said pastor. Who ultimately ran away with the church secretary. 😜
Just looked, Dover Association still around. Seems to be missions related rather than doctrine related these days. Anyhoo, I formally resigned when women were forbidden the pulpit and the Baptist Averett University was threatened with defunding for teaching Darwinism, though I’d left it behind years earlier.
Love your stories and comments Gail.
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