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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.

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~~==Liberal Churches==~~

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Christian churches often fall victim to liberals and societies liberal surroundings; media, print, Hollywood, money, idols, etc. The teaching of Christ cannot be changed to reflect the times. Yet many churches fall into the trap of being open to [[gay]] congregations and gay rights. They support political parties even though this is forbidden by tax-exempt laws. They even welcome abortion candidates to speak at their altars. Some Christian churches actually use hate speech in their sermons and they are given standing ovations for it. <ref>[http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/04/obamas_chickens_come_home_to_r.html], Obama's Chickens Come Home to Roost, April 30, 2008</ref>

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