What is considered as " Moderate Christians?"

[Spiritofprophecy]

Greetings in the name Jesus:

I was reading the announcements and memberships, but didn't see a clear distinction of what a Moderate Christian is supposed to be.

Just about every one see themselves as Moderate. But Moderate Christian, as opposed to Strict Christians, or Liberal Christian.

How about passionate Christian? I dont want to seem trivial or to minimize Moderate Christians. Which I dont know what they Are. But I like the Christian part, So they cant be all bad. But I shall seek, and hopefully find. I also asked, maybe I shall receive an answer, and find.

I pray my words do not offend, God bless all Christians in forum, and all those who use it.
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[Izdaari Eristikon]

Well, I hope we are passionate. God's love for us is not moderate, nor should our love for Him be. But I also hope we are reasonable, and neither too prickly nor too gooey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXi_....com/2007/10/alan-watts-prickles-and-goo.html

 

[WannaWitness]

I joined because, although I feel I'm conservative in my Christian walk (I am also a member of CC), I tend to be indifferent when it comes to politics, and any views I have in that area tend to be fairly neutral overall.

Moderate, in the case of this section of the forum, is not to be confused with "lukewarmness", but rather (as someone else had pointed out) "behaving with moderation", in other words, pretty much trying to keep our cool in sticky or controversial (highly debated) issues.

 

[SwirlingEd]

Just about every one see themselves as Moderate. But Moderate Christian, as opposed to Strict Christians, or Liberal Christian.

How about passionate Christian? I dont want to seem trivial or to minimize Moderate Christians. Which I dont know what they Are.
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Welcome!

Well, I must challenge your idea that everyone sees themselves as moderate. Spend a little time in the Conservative Christian forum, and you'll meet many people who would be insulted to be lableled moderate. In my view, moderate on this forum is not meant to imply dispassionate or lukewarm. It goes more to tolerance of others' views and ideas.

 

[ladyt28]

I consider myself a moderate in that I am not interested in tight legalism as it feels like man-made rules that try to equal God's word - whether it is to be more inclusive or more exclusive.

 

[WannaWitness]

I consider myself a moderate in that I am not interested in tight legalism as it feels like man-made rules that try to equal God's word - whether it is to be more inclusive or more exclusive.

The same here. When I think of "legalism", I think of rules such as no pants for women, no music in contemporary or jazzy styles, and no Bible versions except for the King James, no TV or games, and sometimes even such extreme things as no wearing colorful clothing nor joking around. These things are fine if they are personal convictions, but not when they start thinking that everyone who doesn't think their way are either "less spiritual" or "unsaved". Then that's when the actual "legalism" sets in.

 

[Spiritofprophecy]

Greetings in the Name of Jesus:

I would first like to thank, and express my appreciation for those who attempted to answer my question. And did answer from their perspective.

But it would seem, that there is no monolithic concept, as to a Moderate Christian. As My original point was, that any one can see themselves as Moderate in one thing or way or another. But the Important word was Christian. And I wondered if there was a Group meaning for moderate with Christian of Moderate Christian.

Swirlinged: wants to relate Conservative Christians meaning concept, to relate the term, moderate. Which is one reason I mentioned " liberal".

The belief of an Open, peaceful forum, accepting all who seek God and his words: seems like some thing, that would be desired by the spirit, for Gods people and also Lost sheep and the chaff.

Now I was a Member of Conservative Christians; but they labeled my conservatism on Gods words too constrictive. And My teaching against Precepts of men, and doctrines and creeds not written in the word they didn't like me questioning their loved precepts of men. And accepting the rules, requiring faith in creeds and precepts of men. forced me out.

And of course the same thing happened in Non denominational forum, where I objected to the denominational precepts of men, above the word rules. which went down to a 60 to 40% vote.

I was impressed with Ladyt28, and here Inclusive opposed to exclusive concepts and beliefs; which is more like Jewish form of church.

Wannawitness discernment of the Less spiritual, and unsaved concepts of Denomination, to me points to the greatest evil of the Church, which is its divisions.

Before Moderate Christians hear my spiritually interpreted Scripture only beliefs, be not offended for I love you, even though I call some unfounded non scriptural precepts as Pagan. I always seek to honor and respect the Individual.

I accept the mantle of Pagan origins, and " Wild Grapes" and " Grafted On" status, which all Christians are so termed and related to God. Having not Jewish pure vine roots.

I also like the word. " Tolerant Christian".

But I know not what the rules for membership are, which I looked for and couldn't find. I would suggest the only one that counts, is:

Belief that Jesus is divine and savior. or Lord and God.

something like that is enough for me.

I pray my words do not offend, God bless all Christians in forum, and all those who use it.
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[Izdaari Eristikon]

Greetings in the Name of Jesus:

I would first like to thank, and express my appreciation for those who attempted to answer my question. And did answer from their perspective.

But it would seem, that there is no monolithic concept, as to a Moderate Christian. As My original point was, that any one can see themselves as Moderate in one thing or way or another. But the Important word was Christian. And I wondered if there was a Group meaning for moderate with Christian of Moderate Christian.

Swirlinged: wants to relate Conservative Christians meaning concept, to relate the term, moderate. Which is one reason I mentioned " liberal".

The belief of an Open, peaceful forum, accepting all who seek God and his words: seems like some thing, that would be desired by the spirit, for Gods people and also Lost sheep and the chaff.

Now I was a Member of Conservative Christians; but they labeled my conservatism on Gods words too constrictive. And My teaching against Precepts of men, and doctrines and creeds not written in the word they didn't like me questioning their loved precepts of men. And accepting the rules, requiring faith in creeds and precepts of men. forced me out.

And of course the same thing happened in Non denominational forum, where I objected to the denominational precepts of men, above the word rules. which went down to a 60 to 40% vote.

I was impressed with Ladyt28, and here Inclusive opposed to exclusive concepts and beliefs; which is more like Jewish form of church.

Wannawitness discernment of the Less spiritual, and unsaved concepts of Denomination, to me points to the greatest evil of the Church, which is its divisions.

Before Moderate Christians hear my spiritually interpreted Scripture only beliefs, be not offended for I love you, even though I call some unfounded non scriptural precepts as Pagan. I always seek to honor and respect the Individual.

I accept the mantle of Pagan origins, and " Wild Grapes" and " Grafted On" status, which all Christians are so termed and related to God. Having not Jewish pure vine roots.

I also like the word. " Tolerant Christian".

But I know not what the rules for membership are, which I looked for and couldn't find. I would suggest the only one that counts, is:

Belief that Jesus is divine and savior. or Lord and God.

something like that is enough for me.

I pray my words do not offend, God bless all Christians in forum, and all those who use it.
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You won't find a definition of Moderate Christian because there isn't one. Not only that, but most of us here don't even define ourselves as being "Moderate Christians" but only as reasonable, easy to get along with Christians... and the majority of us, judging by the early threads about coming up with a definition, consider ourselves to be more or less theologically conservative, but inclusive.

Along with tolerance and inclusiveness, acknowledging Jesus as Lord and God would indeed seem to be what MC is all about. It just might be you've found your home.

 

[karen freeinchristman]

I consider myself a moderate in that I am not interested in tight legalism as it feels like man-made rules that try to equal God's word - whether it is to be more inclusive or more exclusive.

I agree with this statement.

 

[Mamajulie79]

I agree with this statement.

That is how I feel too

 

[staveoffzombies]

I thin Conservatives go too far in one direction, and Liberals go to far in the other direction. Both sides get equally loud, but they seem so one sided and "black and white" on every issue..it drives me crazy.

So I'm moderate, I usually find that truth lies in the middle of two extremes. The problem is, moderates tend to be the quite ones, and it's the crazies on the two extremes that do all the vocalizing.

 

[Anglian]

On the Conservative Christian board I seems to come across as liberal; on the liberal board as Conservative. Does that make me a 'moderate'?

Peace,

Anglian

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

On the Conservative Christian board I seems to come across as liberal; on the liberal board as Conservative. Does that make me a 'moderate'?

Peace,

Anglian

I would say you exemplify the spirit of "moderate" Christianity, at least as we intend it in this forum, the real name of which is Bridge Builders.

 

[Anglian]

I would say you exemplify the spirit of "moderate" Christianity, at least as we intend it in this forum, the real name of which is Bridge Builders.

Dear Izdaari,

Thank you. The same is true of your contributions. He said that we will be known as His children by our love each for the other; as we bear that in mind we are ardent in our prayer for unity. Not at any price, but in His name.

I recognise that those who take another view are also motivated by their love for those of us they think are going wrong. But in building bridges of dialogue we can begin to understand each other. You have helped me greatly, as has our brother Albion. I feel that I understand much better than I did the bases of your Faith and his; and I recognise in that my own Faith. We may have different traditions, but we have the One Lord Jesus Christ.

In Him,

Anglian

 

[Mick116]

Perhaps "moderate Christianity" is akin to "mere Christianity", in the spirit of C.S. Lewis.

 

[BabyLutheran]

I view being moderate as understanding that the liberals and conservatives both have valid points of view, but despising how overzealous they are about their particular view.

 

[SwirlingEd]

I view being moderate as understanding that the liberals and conservatives both have valid points of view, but despising how overzealous they are about their particular view.

Great explanation.

 

[Moriah_Conquering_Wind]

The same here. When I think of "legalism", I think of rules such as no pants for women, no music in contemporary or jazzy styles, and no Bible versions except for the King James, no TV or games, and sometimes even such extreme things as no wearing colorful clothing nor joking around. These things are fine if they are personal convictions, but not when they start thinking that everyone who doesn't think their way are either "less spiritual" or "unsaved". Then that's when the actual "legalism" sets in.

BARF.

Legalism SUCKS.

So does toxic soteriology subtly based on it PRETENDING to be about "obedience" and "holiness" when they haven't a CLUE that no human being can obey God by merely "choosing" to do so or else we would not have needed a Saviour.

Keep those lies away from Moriah!!!!

 

[The Bubba]

There is an old saying which I think goes here. Live and let live. Yes we believe in God and that he's our saviour. But as far as the rules of everyday life, I let everyone choose their own path. As long as we call on God and say hey, I need some help here. Why should it matter what religon or denomination we are.

 

[jynx]

Oooh oooh! I've found a home at last.

Generally speaking I have conservative morals, but I don't jive with the leaglisim group, the gotta look a certain way group, or the you can only scialize with your own kind group. I am not waaay out there with the liberals... but.... I do not condem others for being different. Jesus simply did His Fathers work, He wasn't drug into the arguments of the pharosees ( I can't spell worth a hoot). I am by no means luke warm but I feel I show Christs love best by the way I love,live and behave rather than the arguements over theology and doctrine. After all, isn't that what Jesus did?

ummm....

Yaaaay! I've found a home?