The Evolution of Christianity and Liberalism

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Before he passed away, Pastor Harry reader published an article in which he suggested that the Christianity and liberalism conflict of Maiton's day has become one of Christianity and progressivism today. Can you see hallmarks of today's progressivism that share the DNA of former liberalism? Yeah, the liberation of theme is the most important issue there. I miss him greatly. And I'm glad I was able to write a tribute to him.

In the 1980s the Southern Baptist Convention found itself at a crossroads. While many of its churches were faithfully teaching biblical Christianity, the seminaries where its pastors were trained had been immersed in theological liberalism for decades.

In a lot of stories, this is where the split would occur. But this time something different happened. Instead of dividing, a group of courageous Christians decided to change the equation. They came up with an unprecedented plan to turn Southern Seminary from liberal theology, back to its confessional roots.

Politics. Technology. Identity. Power. Science. Everything seems to be changing. So why not faith?

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Music: “Line in the Sand (C&L)” by Timothy Brindle Produced by Nobody Special Wrath and Grace Records Music Licensing Codes: SRMLYXTJPKIJ7KT1 DYWHAHXSILHN6QAG