I like what you said here Poly. And going by that, I could be considered a liberal. I, however, avoid politics like the plague. I've never voted.Polycarp1 said:
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I like what you said here Poly. And going by that, I could be considered a liberal. I, however, avoid politics like the plague. I've never voted.Polycarp1 said:That said, I'd offer this viewpoint. As a glittering generality, religious Liberals tend to be very concerned on issues of social justice and our responsibility towards the poor, the underprivileged, and the outcasts of society. (That is in no way intended to put down good Christians of moderate or conservative bent who are equally concerned, just to state a generalization regarding Liberals.) They are in general less concerned about the social enforcement of moral behavior, though they may themselves feel that individual personal morality is to be held to a high standard.
I can certainly subscribe to some of the points raisedTreasure the Questions said:People here may find this defintion of a Liberal Christian interesting http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/2961/liberal.htm
How many of you agree with this definition? Perhaps you can't go along with all of it or would like to add something?I'm sure it would be interesting to hear what you have to say.
You might enjoy the rest of the site, too.
Karin
I agree with that. except you DO "make sweeping statements about any particular groups of people"redheadmt said:I consider myself a liberal Christian because I am NOT anti-homosexual, I am a Democrat, pro-choice, I don't make sweeping statements about any particular groups of people, and I am against the belief that some people aren't worthy of the love of Christ. I also would NEVER presume to know if another person is going to hell or not. I also accept that other people who are not the same faith as me are also good people.
Jesus didn't turn people away like some "good Christians" that I know. By the way, that phrase makes me gag.
seebs said:Many people believe that Christianity is still growing and improving; honestly, I tend to believe this too. I believe that abandoning slavery was a step towards what God wants us to be, for instance. I suspect there are many more steps.
I quite agree.mhatten said:Why do people find this hard to swallow. I cannot imagine that God wants our understanding of Him and what He wants for us to stagnate and remain the same.
I did, but it was a few days ago now.sakamuyo said:Sorry. I assumed others would have read the earlier posts in the thread.
Treasure the Questions said:Thanks, third post (by seebs). Perhaps you should have explained it the first time you used it, as a courtesy to other readers.
K
Treasure the Questions said:That's very philosophical arty.You know my dad sounds like yours in some respects, although definitely not a communist. He taught me that everything/everyone should be questioned...except him.
I think maybe the OP was asking what it is about your beliefs or the way your lifestyle as a Christian makes you a liberal. But you probably know that anyway and were just larking around.
K
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