Paul Pressler: Architect of the Southern Baptist Conservative Resurgence and Tarnished Legacy

Paul Pressler, a former Texas judge, profoundly shaped the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) by leading a fundamentalist takeover of the denomination and later faced serious sexual abuse allegations. Pressler's death at 94 marks the end of a controversial figure whose influence extended into national politics and who left a complex legacy within the SBC. His life encapsulated the rise of the Religious Right, the power struggles within the SBC, and the enduring impact of abuse scandals.