I did not think they would be able to do it, but the powers-that-be who have not been pleased with some of the things that we have written in the last few months and a great injustice is being done.
A secret group of powerful men has convinced a judge in Nashville that SBC Voices, in using the term “SBC” has falsely presented ourselves as the official voice of the Southern Baptist Convention. They have threatened us with a multi-million dollar lawsuit if we do not shut down.
We have secured the services of Howell Scott, who was on the “O.J. Simpson Dream Team” with Johnny Cochran and the others before he left law behind to go into the ministry. We are exploring legal recourse, but have learned a few things.
1) There is, in fact, a conspiracy of elite men who in fact rule the entire SBC behind the scenes. I have learned a few names, but at this time I am unwilling to release them publicly.
2) These elites are actively attempting to silence those who would in any way criticize the status quo and the powers that be in the SBC. We have displeased the wrong people and they are exerting their influence to silence “Voices.”
3) They are well-funded and willing to use dirty tricks to maintain their control.
So, unfortunately, until Howell can figure this thing out, this site will be shut down at midnight tonight.
I am reluctant to name names. I will not do it. There is no truth to the rumor that Bart Barber is part of the secret Baptist Illuminati. Those rumors cannot be proven.
It is with great sadness that I bring this final post of the day, and of my career as editor of SBC Voices.
I knew it was only a matter of time when you announced a North Dakotan as assistant editor.
I sure had fun creating some of these posts, but I don’t think I’m going to attempt this again!
I am still catching up on posts because I had to drive to Fargo for a workshop today, but this has been great.
I thought the “Voices” were all in my head?
Dave,
I told you never to bring up the Johnny Cochrane thing! All I can say in response to the judge in Nashville is what my good friend and fellow attorney, Jackie Chiles, would say, “It’s an infringement on your constitutional rights. It’s outrageous, egregious, preposterous!
I am hard at work on an appeal. I have discovered that the person who will hear our case is none other than Judge Art Vandelay. I think we might have a shot at reversal. I’ll keep you posted.
Howell
Just give the judge this line: “If the bunny slipper doesn’t fit, you must acquit!”
Be sure and include something about the inappropriateness of judges wearing a dress. That will definitely get us some points with a jury, right?
If the dress doesn’t fit, you must acquit!
So the hidden hand shows itself. Now the fat is in the fire, and they will not be able to deny that a cabal has taken over the Southern Baptist Convention, one that is not only inimical to the average Southern Baptist, but one that is aimed at the original theology of the founding fathers which was not a Reformation, government by an elite, but was a congregational church government of equals by the blood shed on Calvary’s cross. Let them know that their tyranny is short-lived and will call forth the judgments of Heaven. Any Southern Baptist has the right to refer to themselves as SBC people as the SBC is but the servant of the SB churches as any historian knows, regardless of the decrees of some court. The Divine Court is that each church is autonomous. And for this cabal to so act is to show that the die is cast and that the parting of the Rubicon is upon us. Let all true freedom loving Southern Baptists stand-up and be counted and vote the rascals that dared to take aim at the SBC Voices, a group of SBC ministes and laymen who are but exercising their Christian and biblical rights to express their dissent from hide-bound and hateful entrapements of elitism. DOWN WITH TYRANNY AND ALL TYRANTS! AS A DESCENDANT AND SUCCESSOR TO SBC FROM THE BEGINNING, I SAY THIS GROUP SO ORDERING SBC VOICES TO SHUT DOWN IS OUT OF ORDER AND CONTRARY TO HOLY SCRIPTURE!
OR IS THIS A GOOD APRIL FOOL’S JOKE? Ha! Ha! Ha!
April Fools!
Hold on. We ARE the SBC. They are not the official voice. The local churches, pastors, and members are not subject to their edicts. Get an injunction.
Wayne, I’m not sure if you realize that this was all a celebration of that great holiday – April Fools. We are still in business and no one has tried to shut us down.
I agree with Wanye!