CHRISTIANNEWS.COM.- I was recently asked to discuss whether the “progressive Christianity” (CP) was “another religion.” Based on critical statements, which he had previously made about this supposed “progressive” version of the faith.
The problem was that the professor who invited me to discuss with him defined CP differently. In fact, he denied that my definition of CP was valid.
In short, I stated that the “progressive Christians” with whom he had interacted, affirmed the validity of the «marriage” Come in people of the same sexsupported a woman’s “right” to abortion and denied that salvation was to be found exclusively through Jesus.
As for the professor, though he did not clarify his views on same-sex “marriage” and abortion. He made it clear that the PCs do not deny that salvation came exclusively through Jesus.
Who has the reason?
It depends on which CP you talk to and how you define the CP. Some are more orthodox than others. But those with whom I have interacted have been less orthodox in their beliefs, which has led to some strong criticism.
In the end, I rejected the debate, as much as I love to debate, because it was simply a matter of definitions. It would be like debating if I’m tall (I’m almost 1.90 M). Compared to most people, yes; compared to the average NBA player, no. The question, then, comes down to how tall is defined.
In the same way here, the question came down to how we define the CP.
Negative descriptions of the CP
Some examples would be the White Horse Inn, which states that “the progressive christianity It is a movement that infiltrates and influences the evangelic church. Some of the highest profile Christian leaders are part of it.
This movement seeks to reinterpret the Bible, reassess historical doctrines, and redefine basic tenets of faith. While she claims the title of ‘Christian‘ and boasts of having a high view of the Bible, it is drawing many unsuspecting Christians into a false view of who God is. and how he saves people ».
Similarly, the Got Questions website, while warning against painting with too broad a brush, states that “the views of many progressive Christians do not fit with Biblical principles«.
Own description of those ‘churches’
According to the Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ in Beaverton, Oregon, CP began as a movement in 2006 as “an alternative to the Christian faith portrayed in the public realm.”
The leaders of progressive Christianity had grown tired of defining their Christian faith in negative terms: ‘We are not fundamentalists, we do not believe that the Bible is the inerrant or infallible word of GodWe do not agree that creationism should replace the science of evolution in public schools.”
“We do not believe that God hate the homosexualWe do not believe that people of other religions go to the hell unless they convert to Christianity. And we do not deny women’s right to choose what happens to their bodies.”
conclusion
In summary, the CP, as defined by some of its leaders, denies the absolute authority of the scriptures (claiming that it is not the infallible Word of God). He denies that salvation and redemption come only through Jesus.
In addition, it affirms the validity of the «marriage» between people of the same sex. And she affirms a woman’s “right” to choose abortion.
Written by: Michael Brown at Charisma News.
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