Abstract
In 2000, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) suffered a schism that was sparked by its revisions to the Baptist Faith and Message (BFM), a document that summarized religious beliefs of Southern Baptists. Conservative members of the denomination argued that revisions were necessary to bolster theological unity. However, many moderates and liberals claimed changes were excessively “fundamentalist” and threatened the denomination's core principles. This study utilizes Kierkegaard's concept of religious “freedom” to illuminate criticisms from moderates and liberals that the SBC used the BFM to formulate a creed, to restrict individuals' abilities to interpret the Bible, and to limit the autonomy of local churches.
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