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Southern Baptists Name

In this June 19, 2012 photo, IN this June 19, 2012 photo, participants in the Southern Baptist Convention, listen during a debate about changing the name of the organization, at the convention in New Orleans. The nation's largest Protestant denomination has voted to adopt an alternative name for churches that feel the title "Southern Baptist" could be a turn-off to potential believers. Although the denomination's name will officially remain Southern Baptist Convention, many delegates still opposed the optional "Great Commission Baptists." (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

In this June 19, 2012 photo, IN this June 19, 2012 photo, participants in the Southern Baptist Convention, listen during a debate about changing the name of the organization, at the convention in New Orleans. The nation's largest Protestant denomination has voted to adopt an alternative name for churches that feel the title "Southern Baptist" could be a turn-off to potential believers. Although the denomination's name will officially remain Southern Baptist Convention, many delegates still opposed the optional "Great Commission Baptists." (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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