Progressive Christianity is a post-liberal, post-modern influenced approach to the Christian faith that:
- Proclaims Jesus of Nazareth as Christ, Savior, and Lord.
- Emphasizes the Way and teachings of Jesus, not merely His person.
- Emphasizes God’s immanence not merely God’s transcendence.
- Leans toward panentheism rather than supernatural theism.
- Emphasizes salvation here and now instead of primarily in heaven later.
- Emphasizes being saved for robust, abundant/eternal life over being saved from hell.
- Emphasizes the social/communal aspects of salvation instead of merely the personal.
- Stresses social justice as integral to Christian discipleship.
- Takes the Bible seriously but not necessarily literally, embracing a more interpretive, metaphorical understanding.
- Emphasizes orthopraxy instead of orthodoxy (right actions over right beliefs).
- Embraces reason as well as paradox and mystery – instead of blind allegiance to rigid doctrines and dogmas.
- Does not consider homosexuality to be sinful.
- Doesn’t claim that Christianity is the only valid or viable way to connect to God (is non-exclusive).