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Liberal Christianity, sometimes called '''liberal theology''', is an umbrella term covering diverse, philosophically-informed religious movements and moods within late 18th , 19th and 20th Century Christianity. The word "liberal" in liberal Christianity does not refer to a Leftist ''political'' agenda or set of beliefs, but rather to the freedom of thought and belief associated with the philosophical and religious paradigms developed during the Age Of Enlightenment . The liberal Christian tradition continues today with the work of Marcus Borg , John Dominic Crossan , John Shelby Spong , and Douglas Ottati. CONTRIBUTIONS TO BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS The theology of liberal Christianity was prominent in the s but rather create religious models and concepts that reflect the class, gender, social, and political contexts from which they emerge.http://www-gatago.com/alt/bible/10710094.html Liberal Christianity looks upon the Bible as a collection of narratives that explain, epitomize, or symbolize the essence and significance of Christian understanding.Montgomery, John Warwick. ''In Defense of Martin Luther.'' Milwaukee: Northwestern, 1970, p. 57. “Luther’s Hermeneutic vs. the New Hermeneutic.” Quoted in http://www.wlsessays.net/authors/W/WestphalConfession/WestphalConfession.PDF LIBERAL CHRISTIAN BELIEFS |
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