The diversity of American Christianity can be confusing even to people on the inside, but today the masthead quote at the Boar's Head Tavern provides a useful illustration of the differences.
“… Besides, the Word is the principal part of baptism. If in an emergency there’s no water at hand, it doesn’t matter whether water or beer is used.” - Martin Luther
The major demarcations in American Protestantism can, I think, pretty much be summed up my their reactions to this quote.
Liberal Mainliners: You know, that's a good point.
Emergent/emerging: Our next baptism will be performed with a pint of Guinness.
Baptists: Where will we get enough beer to fill the baptistery?
Southern Baptists: Beer?!?
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