Carter urges Baptists to end internal divisions

Former President Carter said he hoped this week's meeting of Baptists across racial and theological lines could inspire other churches to end their internal divisions.

"If we can do it, maybe all other Christians can do it as well," Carter said Wednesday at the start of the gathering. More than 10,000 participants are expected over three days.

Carter and other Baptist leaders organized the meeting, "Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant," to develop common ministries and to challenge any perception that all Baptists accept conservative Southern Baptist views.

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