What exactly is wrong with Liberal Christianity?

[Athetotheist]

In discussing Christian scripture with others, I sometimes encounter the assertion that "interpretation" is a legitimate factor in assessing the nature of said scripture.

According to Google, Liberal Christianity "interprets Christian teachings by prioritizing modern knowledge, science, and ethics over traditional doctrinal authority".

If even the more conservative apologist defends Christian scripture by allowing for interpretation of it, how much criticism is it fair to level at more liberal interpretations of Christianity?

[Athetotheist]

[Replying to RBD in post #75]

Now that we've established the law of Moses shows mercy, then the LORD showing mercy for adultery, does not contradict His law.

Yes it does, because adultery is one of the laws for which no mercy is prescribed, only a death sentence.

And so back full circle. The same can be said of murder, and yet the Lawgiver did not condemn king David to death, nor did He condemn the adulterous woman to death.

And so back full circle. Every jot and tittle of the law still to be kept (Matthew 5), except when it isn't.

[RBD]

[Replying to RBD in post #75]

Now that we've established the law of Moses shows mercy, then the LORD showing mercy for adultery, does not contradict His law.

Yes it does, because adultery is one of the laws for which no mercy is prescribed, only a death sentence.

And so back full circle. The same can be said of murder, and yet the Lawgiver did not condemn king David to death, nor did He condemn the adulterous woman to death.

And so back full circle. Every jot and tittle of the law still to be kept (Matthew 5), except when it isn't.

Certainly not by you.

I always reject the unbelieving and disobedient trying to teach Scripture and law of God. Their unbelief will always change the Scriptures and law into something else for the worse to justify themselves.

It's like when trying to tell Christians how to be Christians...

[Athetotheist]

[Replying to RBD in post #82]

I always reject the unbelieving and disobedient trying to teach Scripture and law of God. Their unbelief will always change the Scriptures and law into something else for the worse to justify themselves.

I read the literal words.

"Jesus answered him, “If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong"
(John 18:23)

[RBD]

[Replying to RBD in post #82]

I always reject the unbelieving and disobedient trying to teach Scripture and law of God. Their unbelief will always change the Scriptures and law into something else for the worse to justify themselves.

I read the literal words.

"Jesus answered him, “If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong"
(John 18:23)

Been there and done that enough on this go around. Thanks.

[Athetotheist]

[Replying to RBD in post #84]

I read the literal words.

"Jesus answered him, “If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong"
(John 18:23)

Been there and done that enough on this go around. Thanks.

If the literal words count, they count as much on this go around as on any other.

[Richard Aberdeen]

[Replying to Athetotheist in post #1]

There is no conservative Christianity, liberal Christianity or other Christianity in the New Testament. James 1:27 defines what kind of religion is acceptable to God, which isn't remotely the same as Christianity.

[Richard Aberdeen]

[Replying to Athetotheist in post #1]

What is wrong with liberal Christianity is the same thing that is wrong with Conservative Christianity; neither religion is in the Bible.

[Mr E]

[Replying to Athetotheist in post #1]

If even the more conservative apologist defends Christian scripture by allowing for interpretation of it, how much criticism is it fair to level at more liberal interpretations of Christianity?

A good question.

I think you need to look for consistency. Does the whole of scripture support the liberal or conservative premise? --- whatever one's belief may be?

[Athetotheist]

[Replying to Mr E in post #88]

I think you need to look for consistency. Does the whole of scripture support the liberal or conservative premise? --- whatever one's belief may be?

Before anything else, that depends on the whole of scripture being consistent.

[Mr E]

[Replying to Athetotheist in post #89]

Before anything else, that depends on the whole of scripture being consistent.

Fair enough. Maybe the point you are making in asking your question the way you did is simply that all believers rely on interpretation of scriptures. I think that is true. Whether liberal or conservative, whether it's one's personal opinion, or something they heard from others, we all interpret scripture the way we do because it aligns with our thinking, or because we then try to align our thinking with our personal beliefs. Our actions then follow our beliefs and our beliefs follow our adopted interpretations.

The annoying thing is that there are so many, who believe you must believe exactly as they do, thinking that they are some sort of authority with the final word on the matter.