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Southern Baptists Meet Amid Controversy Over Leaked Letters
Despite claiming 14 million members, the Southern Baptist denomination has been in decline for 14 years.

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Despite claiming 14 million members, the Southern Baptist denomination has been in decline for 14 years.

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