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Most conservative Christians would consider Niebuhr a liberal for his neo-orthodox theological leanings. "Verbal plenary inspiration" is not something he would have endorsed, for sure.
It just goes to show how we need to be careful with our definitions. Historic liberalism, 19th century Tubingen style, hasn't weathered postmodernity very well, and isn't as widespread as some conservative Christians would assume.
One who cannot affirm the Creed in its entirety is a heretic. A liberal is not necessarily a heretic.
That's a creed.
Only a heretic would Bound something other than the Word of God on God's People.
Well then it is the only creed I go by.
Interesting. Can you expand on the above concept?In general, Liberals have reduced Christianity to its moral element, which, ironically, makes them no different than their Conservative counterparts. They just have different measures than each other.
You do know that in posting in "Christians Only" forums you have (past tense) agreed to the Nicene Creed as the minimum standard of Christianity, right?
Feeling stupid. I think I need to go to seminary just to understand this. Now we have "neo-orthodox," "Tubingen style," and "postmodernity" in a single post. And, I'm still trying to understand "theological liberalism." LOL.
It's man-made.
I believe the original fundamentalist movement addressed many of the "tenents" of liberal theology.
1) The Bible is literally true. Associated with this tenet is the belief that the Bible is inerrant, that is, without error and free from all contradictions.
2) The virgin birth and deity of Christ. Fundamentalists believe that Jesus was born of the virgin Mary and conceived by the Holy Spirit and that He was and is the Son of God, fully human and fully divine.
3) The substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ on the cross. Fundamentalism teaches that salvation is obtained only through God’s grace and human faith in Christ’s crucifixion for the sins of mankind.
4) The bodily resurrection of Jesus. On the third day after His crucifixion, Jesus rose from the grave and now sits at the right hand of God the Father.
5) The authenticity of Jesus’ miracles as recorded in Scripture and the literal, pre-millennial second coming of Christ to earth.
Interesting. Can you expand on the above concept?
Never heard it stated that way.
Which one?I'm good on 4 out of 5. So that score seems to make me not a fundamentalist, but does it make me a liberal?
Okay that makes sense. But, then, I still need help defining this creature. Goodness, I could be one. I need to find out. LOL
Interpreting the Bible from a cultural perspective, but denying its historicity, miracles, or revealed nature. Hence, theological liberals tend to focus on social work and not personal salvation or evangelism. Theological liberals also tend to be pro-choice, favor universalism, and don't see a conflict with gay sex and Christianity.
Is there any part of the Apostles' Creed that you deny?I affirm no creed. I only affirm only the Word of God the Bible. I am no Liberal.
Which one?
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