090 Progressive Christianity defined

One website for Progressive Christianity:

• The Bible is Christian sacred scripture and the most important book there is, even though it is neither inerrant nor to be interpreted literally.
• Salvation is primarily about transformation in this life, of ourselves and the world
• The biblical understanding of the human predicament is much richer and more comprehensive the conservative and conventional Christianity – we live in Egypt, in bondage to Pharaoh and need liberation. … We are blind, diseased, wounded, dead in the midst of life, and our need is seeing again, healing, and rebirth.
• Jesus is the centre if Christianity… he reveals God’s character and passion but his purpose was not to pay for our sins.
• Believing does not mean believing statements about God, the Bible and Jesus to be true, even when they seem questionable but is better conveyed in the word “beloving”
• Christianity is about “the way” but this does not mean it is the only and exclusive way – it is also known in other enduring religions. Jesus is the incarnation of a universal way.

Other summaries of Progressive Christianity on websites:

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/faithfulpeacemaking/2022/10/the-8-points-of-progressive-christianity-have-changed-heres-what-they-are-now/

(1) Believe that following the way and teachings of Jesus can lead to experiencing sacredness, wholeness, and unity of all life, even as we recognize that the Spirit moves in beneficial ways in many faith traditions.

(2) Seek community that is inclusive of all people, honoring differences in theological perspective, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, class, or ability.

(3) Strive for peace and justice among all people, knowing that behaving with compassion and selfless love toward one another is the fullest expression of what we believe.

(4) Embrace the insights of contemporary science and strive to protect the Earth and ensure its integrity and sustainability.

(5) Commit to a path of life-long learning, believing that there is more value in questioning than in absolutes.

https://progressivechristianity.org

The Core Values of Progressive Christianity

By calling ourselves progressive Christians, we mean that we are Christians who...

1. Believe that following the way and teachings of Jesus can lead to experiencing sacredness, wholeness, and unity of all life, even as we recognize that the Spirit moves in beneficial ways in many faith traditions.

2. Seek community that is inclusive of all people, honoring differences in theological perspective, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,

3. Strive for peace and justice among all people, knowing that behaving with compassion and selfless love towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe.

4. Embrace the insights of contemporary science and strive to protect the Earth and ensure its integrity and sustainability.

5. Commit to a path of life-long learning, believing there is more value on questioning than in absolutes.

Responses to Progressive Christianity

https://rts.edu/resources/what-is-progressive-christianity/