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'''Liberal Christianity''' refers to [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denominations, or churches within denominations, that view the Bible as the ''witness'' of [[God]] rather than the ''word'' of God, to be [[hermeneutics|interpreted]] in its [[history|historical]] context through critical analysis. Examples include some churches within [[Anglicanism|Anglican]]/[[Episcopalian]], [[Lutheran]], [[Methodism|Methodist]], [[Presbyterian]], and [[United Church of Christ]] churches.<ref>[http://www.beliefnet.com/story/80/story_8028_1.html ''What Liberal Protestants Believe''] Beliefnet. Accessed 15 March 2008</ref> The word "liberal" in liberal Christianity does not refer to any political agenda or set of beliefs.  
 
'''Liberal Christianity''' refers to [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denominations, or churches within denominations, that view the Bible as the ''witness'' of [[God]] rather than the ''word'' of God, to be [[hermeneutics|interpreted]] in its [[history|historical]] context through critical analysis. Examples include some churches within [[Anglicanism|Anglican]]/[[Episcopalian]], [[Lutheran]], [[Methodism|Methodist]], [[Presbyterian]], and [[United Church of Christ]] churches.<ref>[http://www.beliefnet.com/story/80/story_8028_1.html ''What Liberal Protestants Believe''] Beliefnet. Accessed 15 March 2008</ref> The word "liberal" in liberal Christianity does not refer to any political agenda or set of beliefs.  
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Some ways to identify Liberal Christianity
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==Some ways to identify Liberal Christianity==
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==Liberals want "Out with the Old" Book==
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===Liberals want "Out with the Old" Book===
 
The [[New International Version]] is a manifestation of Liberal Christianity. The NIV was written to make the [[Bible]] more convenient to read, but, whether maliciously or unwittingly, it has undermined the very meaning of the scripture. As stated above, Liberal Christians view the Bible as the ''witness'' of [[God]] rather than the ''word'' of God, so they have no qualms in altering the words in order to subtly create a more contemporary gospel.
 
The [[New International Version]] is a manifestation of Liberal Christianity. The NIV was written to make the [[Bible]] more convenient to read, but, whether maliciously or unwittingly, it has undermined the very meaning of the scripture. As stated above, Liberal Christians view the Bible as the ''witness'' of [[God]] rather than the ''word'' of God, so they have no qualms in altering the words in order to subtly create a more contemporary gospel.
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== Liberal Christaians worship like Heathens==
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===Liberal Christaians worship like Heathens===
 
The [[Bible]] has certain guidelines for serving [[God]]. Human sacrifice, for example, is not an acceptable form of worship, but liberals are not quite that extreme.  
 
The [[Bible]] has certain guidelines for serving [[God]]. Human sacrifice, for example, is not an acceptable form of worship, but liberals are not quite that extreme.  
  
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