(RNS) — The leader of the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics and public policy entity was fired Monday (July 22), a day after he praised President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid.“In accordance with our bylaws, the executive committee has removed Brent Leatherwood as president,” the executive committee of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission said in a statement Monday. “Further details, as well as plans for the transition, will be provided at our September board meeting.”
No details were given about why Leatherwood, who was named ERLC president in September 2022, was removed from his position. It is not clear whether the ERLC’s full board of trustees was asked to review the decision before it was made or why Leatherwood was fired. Leatherwood did not respond to a request for comment.
In a story on Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, Baptist Press, an official SBC publication, quoted Leatherwood saying Biden had done the right thing in ending his campaign.
“We should all express our appreciation that President Biden has put the needs of the nation above his personal ambition,” Leatherwood said. “Despite what some partisans will say, to walk away from power is a selfless act — the kind that has become all too rare in our culture.”
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No details were given about why Leatherwood, who was named ERLC president in September 2022, was removed from his position. It is not clear whether the ERLC’s full board of trustees was asked to review the decision before it was made or why Leatherwood was fired. Leatherwood did not respond to a request for comment.
In a story on Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, Baptist Press, an official SBC publication, quoted Leatherwood saying Biden had done the right thing in ending his campaign.
“We should all express our appreciation that President Biden has put the needs of the nation above his personal ambition,” Leatherwood said. “Despite what some partisans will say, to walk away from power is a selfless act — the kind that has become all too rare in our culture.”
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