WHEREAS, God has given us a unique political system; and
WHEREAS, Political dialogue is a process by which we identify issues important to the affairs of our nation; and
WHEREAS, The Bible urges individual Christian involvement in the political process; and
WHEREAS, There is a new openness and awareness of Christian responsibility to influence the direction and character of our nation;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That Southern Baptists reaffirm our historic commitment to Christian citizenship; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That Southern Baptists evaluate, discuss, and be meaningfully involved in shaping the destiny of our great nation through the proper political channels to the glory of God and the furtherance of freedom for people of every race and creed.