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Baptists are a [[Protestant]] [[Christian]] denomination. They practice adult baptism which is done by immersion. Many Baptists consider the [[Bible]] to be inerrant and the literal word of [[God]]. Baptists are often opposed to the use of [[tobacco]] and [[Alcoholic drinks|alcoholic beverages]].

'''Baptists''' are a [[Protestant]] [[Christian]] denomination. They practice adult baptism which is done by immersion. Many Baptists consider the [[Bible]] to be inerrant and the literal word of [[God]]. Baptists are often opposed to the use of [[tobacco]] and [[Alcoholic drinks|alcoholic beverages]].

== Baptist Distinctives ==  

== Baptist Distinctives ==  

Baptist denominations include the more [[liberal]] [[American Baptist Churches]] and the [[conservative]] [[Southern Baptist Convention]]. Independent Fundamental Baptists tend to be more conservative than either of these groups.

Baptist denominations include the more [[liberal]] [[American Baptist Churches]] and the [[conservative]] [[Southern Baptist Convention]]. Independent Fundamental Baptists tend to be more conservative than either of these groups.

== Baptist Music ==

The music often heard in Baptist churches tends to be uplifting and hopeful, rather than the meitative mood often set in more liberal churches.  The lyrics also tend to focus on the afterlife (Heaven), putting one's life in God's hands,  or the world after the return of [[Jesus Christ]].  Popular Baptist hymns include:

The music often heard in Baptist churches tends to be uplifting and hopeful, rather than the meitative mood often set in more liberal churches.  The lyrics also tend to focus on the afterlife (Heaven), putting one's life in God's hands,  or the world after the return of [[Jesus Christ]].  Popular Baptist hymns include "The Old Rugged Cross", "Leaning on the Everlasing Arms", "Amazing Grace", and "This Little Light of Mine".

[[Category:Christian Denominations]]