There is nothing liberal about the theology of JD Greear. Some of these comments are way out of line. This is the same convention that just cut ties with the DC Baptist Convention over its liberal theology so it certainly is not “trending liberal.” There is, however, a change in tactics in how to engage the current culture. The prior political engagement ultimately was a failure - it doesn’t do any good to “win” political battles culturally if ultimately people don’t agree with what you believe and why you believe it, and that doesn’t win anyone for the gospel regardless.
I would actually agree the political ties were over the top at times - Paige Patterson was a big part of steering things in that direction, and he was just removed from office after revelations of his misconduct.
Greear is a protege of Patterson. And Patterson was one of those self styled “conservative” 4000 year old earth types that destroyed the Baptist church.
A lot of people got tricked by the liberal and conservative labels. In terms of the Baptist church “conservative” was the fundamentalist crowd that rejects the concept that a single word of the Bible is allegory, poetry, etc.
They also wanted a top down model and increases in hierarchy.
The SBC is headed into the abyss. And another of the things they have done is sold out on immigration. They are very open borders. The clown is one of em.