RICHMOND, Va. (ABP) -- Cecil Sherman, a pivotal figure in moderate Baptist life for the past half century, was formally recognized Sept. 10 for his fierce commitment to religious freedom as Associated Baptist Press presented him one of its top awards before a room filled with his family, friends and colleagues.
The recognition is “truly a celebration of life -- A life devoted to truth and truth-telling; to integrity, honesty and courage; in defense of the bedrock Baptist principles we hold dear, for which our forebears sacrificed immensely; and in service to the gospel of Jesus Christ and the freedom it offers,” said ABP Executive Director David Wilkinson in presenting the news service’s Religious Freedom Award. The presentation came at a banquet in Richmond, Va.
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