Hebert admits his solution isn’t perfect. For example, the SBC has passed a series of resolutions on immigration that call for both border security and humane treatment of immigrants — praising churches that assist immigrants and refugees — as well as calling for “a just and compassionate path to legal status.” Yet the ERLC has been criticized for its involvement in immigration reform— as well as for refusing to back legislation that would jail women who choose abortions.
The ERLC will deal with some controversy, Hebert said. But he hopes that for the most part, the ERLC will speak on issues where Southern Baptists have a “broad consensus.”
Something has to change for the ERLC to continue, he said.
“I think the writing is on the wall that there is a trust and credibility issue,” he said. “My motion is an attempt to provide a solution without defunding or disbanding the ERLC.”
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