Updated Monday, June 16, 2008

Finds editorial confusing

The editorial on the task force ministry presentation to the Board of Directors meeting is quite confusing. Do you believe the younger generation of N.C. Baptist women think it's bizarre that they want to be a part of the vision of N.C. Baptists (emphasis on evangelism and new church starts) and in cooperation with them and the Convention?

Do you think it bizarre that people refer to the WMU as a women's organization when its members are women (despite Ms. Curtis stating they are not a women's organization)?

Do you think it's bizarre that many women of all generations think the action taken by WMU to resign from the Convention is divisive?

Do you think it's bizarre that an institution such as the Convention will not allow executive membership to an organization (WMU-NC) that states it is responsible only to that organization as a separate entity?

Do you think it's bizarre that when a group takes actions that demand a choice that people will choose?

And your indictment of churches and pastors is humorous. What you most erroneously consider an indictment is a statement of commitment by Mrs. Foy and women of Embrace ministries to take the training they have received and apply it to equipping women to be soul winners, be involved in new church starts, be stronger Christian women, and better wives - all of which will strengthen themselves, their families and the ministry of the local church, and continue to work to equip in the stated areas of ministry.

You say there's room for both. If you believe what you say, then don't portray those who choose, to be against one when they simply are for another. Just simply agree to disagree.

James E. Horton

Edenton

(EDITOR'S NOTE - WMU has not resigned from the Convention. It always has been an autonomous organization and it continues its work as before, now with total responsibility for its finances and staffing.)