Is there even such a thing as a liberal Christian?
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It depends on who you ask; some people consider a liberal to be the same thing as baby-eater, communist, satan-worshipper, atheist and all sorts of made-up definitions. So the question is; do you mean 'liberal' in the true or 'classic' sense of the word, or are you talking in fundiespeak?
A better question: Is there such a thing as a good Christian (you know, one who actually follows Jesus's teachings of "love thy neighbor") who is conservative? My guess is that there are, but I'd bet they're harder to find than good Christians who are liberal.
@FishyFred
Why don't you take a look at NEARLY ALL OF THE DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS AND TELL ME.
Sure there is. They simply don't spend their time shoving their religious affiliation in everyone's face. You might want to follow their example, you'd be amazed how it reduces the number of people who shake their head, stare, point, laugh or shout at you.
Jesus was pretty socially liberal, talking about sharing all things equally, taking care of each other, focusing on others...hell, he was damn near a communist.
If "Christian" means anyone who accepts the divinity of Jesus, then yes, plenty. If you're an evangelical Baptist who thinks the only Christian is an evangelical Baptist, then the answer is "probably, but there aren't many".
But they're not REAL Christians. They can claim to be Christians all they want, but unless they are anti-gay, anti-abortion, anti-evolution, anti-environmentalist, with a Bible in one hand and an accusing pointing finger in the other, they're not real Christians, cause the Bible says so!
HiLaReE320, why don't you look for liberal Christians on a board that isn't about pining for hell on earth and an end to everything. You see, liberals have this strange fetish for trying to improve things. For example,Hallelujah , the end is near."
Liberal Christian: "Is the crime rate up? What can we do to bring that back down? Would this be best handled economically? Perhaps if I devote some of my time to the neighborhood. Or perhaps if we... etc."
There is. Well, as far as you don´t consider Catholics Christians, and neither eastern Orthodox or anybody who disagrees with you?. But of course, it´s just your opinion, like ours.
I suppose...
quantumspirit: Yes, there are liberal christians, RR bans them on a regular basis.
@Dykitty
LOL; But Jesus was actually a Jew.
I'm a Liberal Christian, My family consists of Liberal Christians, in Europe you can't swing a stick without hitting dozens of Liberal Christians, etc
Liberal Christians are like evidence for evolution: we tell you they exist, we show you links to where you can see them, we provide data explaining why they qualify as what we say they are, and in the end your lot declares, "there is no such thing!"
"Is there even such a thing as a liberal Christian?"
(*Presses Tannoy microphone button *)
Paging Liberal Christian. Will Liberal Christian please go to Argumental Annihilation Room 5 as a patient is waiting. And please bring your good self with you. [/Surreal] X3
Yes, of course, and there are Socialist Christian and Communist Christian, and racist Christian and Nazi Christian. Everyone is able to twist Christianity to follow his or her views.
The most liberal Christian of them all, more Socialist than Liberal actually, was Jesus. Ever heard about him, HiLaReE320?
*pops head in*
My ears are burning
Confused?
So were we! You can find all of this, and more, on Fundies Say the Darndest Things!
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