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How is your theology "moderate"... or is it?
People see the word "moderate" in different ways, whether it's theologically or politically. Some view it in a negative light, and think it means "lukewarm", or not being serious about Christianity. Some think on the positive side, and look at it as merely trying to hold their cool and stay as peaceful as possible in the middle of some of Christianity's most controversial topics, the so-called "gray areas" where opinions vary so much.
Although I personally consider my theology and Scripture interpretation views to lean somewhat on the conservative side, there are others who would have different takes on this. Some would consider me more moderate (or maybe even liberal) because I have openly stated that politics and faith don't really belong together. Some ultra-strict types would view me as liberal (or "lukewarm") because I do not hold the KJVO view, am musically versatile, and I don't wear only skirts. On the other side of the coin, some would view me as strict (and even "legalistic") because I hold the Young Earth Creation view and choose not to drink nor smoke. This only goes to show that the word "moderate", in itself, is somewhat controversial.
To conclude, all believers have a duty to follow the Bible as best they know how, and should follow any conviction they might have, taking care not to condemn or judge other people for not having the same convictions. Romans 14 is one of my favorite Scriptures because it encourages us all to be able to agree to disagree (even though I see nothing wrong with reasonable debating) on our differing convictions and the way we see things theologically. And this is what "moderate" really means to me.
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