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Find out at my guest post over at Undocumented.tv:
The largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., the Southern Baptist Convention, boasts 16 million members today. However, it was formed before the Civil War due to a split with northern Baptists over slavery. Although they issued an apology in 1995 and have since resolved to promote racial and ethnic diversity within their leadership ranks, Southern Baptists found themselves on the wrong side of history for their past support of slavery.
Be sure to check out Undocumented.tv's excellent resources, as well. The site is helpful if you've ever wondered how to respond to questions such as "Why don't undocumented immigrants just come here legally?" or "Aren't they hurting the economy?"
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