What is a progressive Christian?

The answer may surprise many Atheists.

Progressive ( aka moderate) simply don’t believe the dogma. For the progressive dogma, fundamentalism, conservative (call it what you will) flavored Christianity obstructs: common sense, inclusion, kindness, science – and even in some circumstances, basic human rights.

We are not apologists. Unlike conservatives, we do not believe that the Bible is the true authoritative expression of God’s will, as in reality the Bible is the product of human beings with their own point of view and agendas. From a feminist point of view, it may also be argued that those human beings created a work of Patriarchy, when there is evidence to suggest women played a fundamental part in the early Christian Church (something to revisit in a future blog).

In a nut shell:

• Kindness is religion and religion is kindness.
• Faith not dogma.
• Deeds not creeds.
• Jesus is a true myth.
• The Bible should be taken seriously not literally.
• Questions matter more than answers.
• Use your brain, be unapologetic (in faith).
• God evolves, as does faith.
• It is good to understand other faiths.
• There is beauty in the myth and poetry of the Bible.
• Peace and justice amongst all people.
• Protect and save the Earth (environment).
• Strive for a society, which is inclusive of all: regardless of nationality, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, class and / or ability.

This doesn’t quite cover everything, but it is a quick overview.

One last thing; don’t get sucked into the torture of the apologist trap, that s*!* will send you insane and it’s wasted energy.