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I can self-identity as postmodern and/or emergent, but I'm a charismatic conservative evangelical otherwise. I'm happy with my status of "honorary non-voting member" (thanks, Rochir!), which is the best I can do while being a CC member. That is, I don't agree with the WWMC folks on a lot of theology, but you guys sure are great company!
Neither do I. I define myself as a centrist. NOT a moderate (someone who's in between every issue). I am firm in my beliefs. Some fall into the conservative camp and some into the liberal. I don't think either side has a lock on the truth. For example (without getting into the reasons), I'm firmly Pro-life (conservative) and firmly pro-gay marriage (Liberal). This forum accepted me as a part Liberal. Funny thing is I applied to the Conservative forum too, since I fit both camps, and was told nope. Ah well.
Same here...WHile I belong to a UCC congregation, I'm far from liberal. however, when it comes to faith, for me...liberal is the way to go. I feel it allows for less doors to be closed, and is more welcoming to ALL. Conservative faiths are too much associated with THEIR rules, and what IS acceptable by THEIR terms, etc..." I don't go for that. When it comes to Jesus, and faith..ALL ARE WELCOME AT THIS TABLE!!! However, coming from a conservative religious background, I all to often see preachers pounding the lecturne or preaching what is unacceptable, and what will throw you into the firey waters of hell, etc... Faith, for me, = HOPE...NOT FEAR tactics!Neither do I. I define myself as a centrist. NOT a moderate (someone who's in between every issue). I am firm in my beliefs. Some fall into the conservative camp and some into the liberal. I don't think either side has a lock on the truth. For example (without getting into the reasons), I'm firmly Pro-life (conservative) and firmly pro-gay marriage (Liberal). This forum accepted me as a part Liberal. Funny thing is I applied to the Conservative forum too, since I fit both camps, and was told nope. Ah well.
Good folkS here.
I agree with you on what's the right attitude for a Christ-follower. But you can be loving and tolerant, as Jesus was, and still be conservative on theology... which seems to describe many of us over in the new Moderate Christians forum (pending a better name -- that one kinda sucks, since God's love for us is anything but moderate).
