The Conflict Between Confessional Christianity and Liberal Drift

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The influence of liberal theology and progressive ideology didn't end with Machin in the 1920s or at Southern in the 1990s. Dr. Mueller has had his eye on these trends for years and now addresses them on his podcast, The Briefing. He wants Christians to understand that our challenge is not just a bunch of isolated issues. It's the entirety of a culture that is growing in antipathy to the civilizational commitments that gave it birth.

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?

Visit christianityandliberalism.com for more on the book, audiobook, and show.

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