Progressive
Progressivism \prə-gre-si-vi-zəm\
- Belief system honoring or urging change,
improvement, growth and reform in society - Belief that society can progress or improve
over time toward an ideal
Progressive Christianity (\prÉ™-gre-siv\)
- Name given to a movement within contemporary Protestant Christianity characterized by willingness to question tradition, acceptance of human diversity with a strong emphasis on social justice or care for the poor and the oppressed, and environmental stewardship of the Earth;
- Christians who tend to emphasize inclusivity over judgment, social justice over proselytizing, and contextual interpretation of the Bible rather than literal;
- Christian communities whose beliefs include but are not limited to the following:
Christ-Centered: Focus on Jesus’s life and teachings as an example
Pluralism: Acknowledge the truth of Christianity for us while recognizing and respecting that other paths may be true for other people
Communion: Sharing bread and wine represents an ancient vision of God’s feast for all people
Inclusivity: All are invited and welcome, without expecting them to become like us
Reciprocity: The way we treat each other is the fullest expression of our beliefs
Search: It’s about journeying and questioning more than absolutes and answers
Community: Together we work for God and challenge each other in to grow in discipleship
Cost: We recognize that following Christ requires selfless love and renunciation of privilege
For more information about the progressive Christianity movement, see the Center for Progressive Christianity.
Progressivism \prə-gre-si-vi-zəm\
- Belief system honoring or urging change, improvement, growth and reform in society
- Belief that society can progress or improve over time toward an ideal
Progressive Christianity (\prÉ™-gre-siv\)
1) Name given to a movement within contemporary Protestant Christianity characterized by willingness to question tradition, acceptance of human diversity with a strong emphasis on social justice or care for the poor and the oppressed, and environmental stewardship of the Earth;
2) Christians who tend to emphasize inclusivity over judgment, social justice over proselytizing, and contextual interpretation of the Bible rather than literal;
3) Christian communities whose beliefs include but are not limited to the following:
a. Christ-Centered: Focus on Jesus’s life and teachings as an example
b. Pluralism: Acknowledge the truth of Christianity for us while recognizing and respecting that other paths may be true for other people
c. Communion: Sharing bread and wine represents an ancient vision of God’s feast for all people
d. Inclusivity: All are invited and welcome, without expecting them to become like us
e. Reciprocity: The way we treat each other is the fullest expression of our beliefs
f. Search: It’s about journeying and questioning more than absolutes and answers
g. Community: Together we work for God and challenge each other in to grow in discipleship
h. Cost: We recognize that following Christ requires selfless love and renunciation of privilege
For more information about the progressive Christianity movement, see the Center for Progressive Christianity.
