All residents were once transients. Roger Williams, Isaac Backus and John Leland were stewards of influence, insisting that America be endowed with a wealth of religious liberty, upon which Baptists and others heavily drew. Now, other faith groups are drawing on this account. It is now our calling to keep it well-endowed. In this rich heritage we voice the needs of other sisters and brothers, who, though they walk different religious paths, have the right to make their own pilgrimage.
Faith is a travel business.
Welcoming sojourners is common courtesy. And we must be careful about words, especially the words God and prayer. All prayers lobby God. And prayed publicly, they lobby the listeners. What's good for the student-initiated Baptist goose, is good for the pagan gander.