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Southern Baptist Convention Riled by #MeToo & Politics
Julie Zauzmer covers religion, faith and spirituality for the Washington Post. She reports from the Southern Baptist Convention which voted this week for resolutions strongly condemning abuse while also affirming the traditional roles of women in the church. Vice President Mike Pence also addressed attendees on Wednesday.