Baptists join call to protect Native American rights July 23, 2021 This June 15, 2015 file photo, shows the town of Superior, Ariz., with its once-bustling mining operations and derelict smelter tower in the background. The mountainous land near Superior is known as Oak Flat or Chi'chil Bildagoteel. It's where Apaches have harvested medicinal plants, held coming-of-age ceremonies, and gathered acorns for generations. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Ken Camp / Managing Editor Share this article Fellowship Southwest and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Texas were among the Baptist groups who endorsed an interfaith appeal to President Joe Biden, asking him to intervene in an Arizona land-swap based on religious liberty arguments.