All of those were personal opinions of those who had a microphone in front of them and held an office within the SBC organization. NONE reflects the attitudes of SBC churches as a whole. I never cease to be amazed at the complete lack of understanding the news media (and others) have of the way in which the SBC works. The ONLY issues on which SBC churches agree is the Gospel of Christ and adherence to the Word of God. Apart from that, even SBC “leaders” are allowed freedom of conscience — even if some Freepers have forgotten what that means. Their views and opinions are not reflected in the local body, or even on the SBC as a whole. Where other religions are now allowing that there are “multiple ways to Heaven”, the SBC maintains the Gospel of Christ. As I said, conservative.
The decision to allow the Boy Scouts to continue to use facilities is a local one. Each congregation has had to weigh the matter and decide whether to allow, as a way in which to potentially reach the lost, or disallow. I think you will find that the SBC is most concerned with spreading the Gospel of Christ. They do not dictate to churches what to believe, or how to conduct their internal affairs. If that now gets them labeled as “liberal”, so be it. Strange times in which we live.
Clarification: “They do not dictate to churches what to believe regarding social issues”. (Although the SBC cannot “dictate” anything to the local congregations, the SBC churches all maintain unity in their adherence to the Gospel of Christ. One will not find homosexuality preached as an “alternative lifestyle” in an SBC church.)