- Quote: "Progressive Christianity represents a postmodern theological approach..."
This is a religious or political movement that is more open and accepting of different beliefs and lifestyles. Examples include some Unitarian Universalist or progressive Christian groups.
Liberalism: The philosophy and principles of liberalism, including individual rights, democracy, and free markets.
Progressive Politics: The political ideology that advocates for social justice and equality through policy change and reform.
Secularism: The separation of religion and government.
Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms that every human is entitled to, regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Feminism: The belief in gender equality and the dismantling of patriarchal systems.
LGBTQ+ Rights: The struggle for equal rights and protections for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
Anti-Racism: The movement to actively dismantle systems of oppression and eradicate racial discrimination.
Healthcare Reform: The aim to ensure that everyone has access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare.
Economic Justice: The belief in economic equality and the redistribution of resources to support marginalized communities.
Immigration Reform: The push for fair and just policies in regards to immigration and refugees.
Climate Justice: The movement to curb the effects of climate change and protect vulnerable communities from its consequences.
Interfaith Dialogue: The practice of engaging in respectful and constructive conversations with individuals from different faith traditions.
Restorative Justice: The approach to justice that aims to restore relationships and address the root causes of harm.
Nonviolent Resistance: The use of nonviolent tactics to resist oppressive systems and enact social change.
Humanitarianism: The belief in the value and dignity of every human life, and the commitment to alleviating suffering and promoting well-being.
Social Liberalism: A political philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, social justice, and equality.
Classical Liberalism: A political philosophy that stresses the importance of individual freedom and limited government intervention in economic and social issues.
Progressive Christianity: A theological movement within Christianity that emphasizes social justice, environmentalism, and the importance of individual spiritual experience.
Social Democracy: A political philosophy that advocates for a combination of capitalist and socialist policies to promote economic growth and social welfare.
Liberation Theology: A movement within Christianity that emerged in Latin America during the 1950s and 1960s, which focuses on social justice and the struggle against oppression and poverty.
New Liberalism: A political philosophy that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which advocates for social reform and government intervention in issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare.
Progressive Judaism: A religious movement within Judaism that emphasizes social justice, equality, and the importance of ethical conduct.
Feminist Liberalism: A political philosophy that focuses on gender equality and the promotion of women's rights.
Secular Humanism: A worldview that emphasizes scientific rationality, ethical conduct, and the importance of human well-being.
Eco-socialism: A political philosophy that combines socialist and environmentalist principles to promote social and ecological justice.
- Quote: "Progressive Christianity is a postliberal theological movement within Christianity..."
- Quote: "It developed out of the liberal Christianity of the modern era, which was rooted in the Enlightenment's thinking."
- Quote: "Progressive Christianity... seeks to reform the faith via the insights of post-modernism and a reclaiming of the truth beyond the verifiable historicity and factuality of the passages in the Bible..."
- Quote: "...affirming the truths within the stories that may not have actually happened."
- Quote: "A willingness to question tradition, acceptance of human diversity, a strong emphasis on social justice and care for the poor and the oppressed, and environmental stewardship of the earth."
- Quote: "The centrality of the instruction to 'love one another' (John 15:17)."
- Quote: "Progressive Christianity focuses on promoting values such as compassion, justice, mercy, and tolerance, often through political activism."
- Quote: "...influence from multiple theological streams, including evangelicalism, liberal Christianity, neo-orthodoxy, pragmatism, postmodern theology, progressive Christian reconstructionism, and liberation theology."
- Quote: "The concerns of feminism are also a major influence on the movement, as expressed in feminist and womanist theologies."
- Quote: "Although progressive Christianity and liberal Christianity are often used synonymously, the two movements are distinct..."
- Quote: "A willingness to question tradition..."
- Quote: "Acceptance of human diversity..."
- Quote: "A strong emphasis on social justice and care for the poor and the oppressed..."
- Quote: "Environmental stewardship of the earth."
- Quote: "The centrality of the instruction to 'love one another' (John 15:17)."
- Quote: "often through political activism."
- Quote: "...draws influence from multiple theological streams..."
- Quote: "Progressive Christianity is a postliberal theological movement within Christianity..."
- Quote: "It developed out of the liberal Christianity of the modern era..."