Are you a liberal Christian?

Question

Religiously, I'm a devout Christian. Politically, I'm a liberal Democrat.

I'm pro-choice, pro-gay marriage, anti-death penalty, pro-stem cell research, and I'm for the separation of church and state, among other things.

Am I the only liberal Christian alive?

I'm not alone! Yay! I'm thinking of starting a club.

Answer 1

Nope, you've got me for company, last time I checked, I've still got a pulse!

Answer 2

No, I am a democrat too --- I am anti-death penalty, pro-poor, pro-environment.

But I am also pro-life and am *not* pro-gay marriage, among other things. I don't feel that either party fits what the Bible says totally, so I'm something of an anomoly. That's fine with me, though it makes both Republicans and Democrats annoyed with me.

It would be hard for me to be more theologically conservative than I am --- and 'yet' a Democrat, which many Christians who hold a similarly high view of Scripture can't reconcile. I say I'm a Democrat *because* of my beliefs.

I think you'll find that among Christians who are liberal theologically, there are more Democrats --- among Christians who are more conservative theologically, more Republicans. I think that both sides have only part of the story, and that the religious right has been deceived, politically.

But again --- neither political party has the whole truth, for sure.

And no --- you're not the only one --- but we *are* hard to come by, and I know how lonely and ostracized you may feel!

Answer 3

I'm a Christian and liberal in the sense of love but not in the sense of political viewpoint. I think those that called themselves "liberal Christians" in the political sense haven't taken a thorough look at the scriptures. They tend to look to the government to take care of the poor instead of the church. (And the government sucks when it comes to looking after the poor!) God commissioned the church NOT the government - which is the beast mentioned in Revelation, an enemy of Christ to take care of the church. So how can I as a Christian, in my right mind, support a democratic party which is practically anti-Christ in almost EVERY area of life? I can't. And I'm disturbed that any Christian would vote along the democratic lines. Repubs are not a pure Christian party by any means but at least they have a moral compass that points in a similar direction as the scriptures teach. The democrats/libs' compass points the direct opposite. And they are moral relativists, not to mention, promoters of socialism!! We need to building up the Body of Christ for effective service, not the Beast! The Beast is way to big! Too powerful!! And worshipped too much!!

PS. I know many conservative Christians that also love the enviroment.

Answer 4

Radical atheist here.

But I thought, given what you've said here, you'd appraciate a bumper-sticker I saw a few months ago:

I support the separation of Church and Hate.

But, no, you're not alone.

Bill Moyers (speechwriter for LBJ, has been on PBS since its inception -- documentaries, and news series, mostly; also has at least one book out, that you might be interested in reading; Bill Moyers On America, I think) is one example who springs to mind.

Texas, southern Baptist, I was surprised to learn, given his politics.

Most liberals in America are Christians. Not to mention in the other predominantly Christian nations of the world.

(You wouldn't know it by this site, but then the nut-cases tend to dominate in places like this.)

Answer 5

We definitely exist. Pretty much everyone in the campus ministry I attend is really liberal. I pretty much have the same views. Pro-choice, pro-gay marriage, etc etc. And I have a very close relationship with God.

Answer 6

I am a fiscally conservative, socially liberal Atheist.

You have to be close to the only one left.

When I was a believer I was conservative both fiscally and socially, but when I started to question faith, I also realized that most of my conservative social beliefs were built on faith as well. I learned that most of my social political positions were not based on reality, but on what I thought life 'should' be like. I was anti abortion, because I thought it was being used to promote promiscuity, and that women had abortions without thinking about it or without consequence. I was wrong on both counts, but had faith that I was right.

Its great to hear someone can maintain Christian faith while also maintaining reasoned social stances.

Answer 7

I agree with you on most of these issues (not sure on the stem cells), but while I have respect for Jesus' teachings, I don't believe he was (or claimed to be) a deity.

I do attend a Xian church regularly with my family.

Answer 8

Yes, I am a liberal Christian and your views match my own.

Answer 9

Interesting that so many people feel they must mix religion and politics.

Answer 10

Good for you for having an open mind