Thursday, June 4, 2009
Am I a Liberal? (A purposefully provocative title)
The past 8 or 9 years I have spent in reading the Bible, contemplating on and studying theology and beliefs, and working through hard questions. As I prepare to teach the Essential Christianity class in the next session of Catalyst, I have come to realize something that seems quite strange. I have a deeper and stronger belief in God while at the same time feeling like I have fewer concise and absolute answers to spiritual questions. I'm sure that this will come out during the class. I'm hoping that as the instructor I can lead others to a deeper and stronger belief in God without appearing to be wishy washy. Because I'm not. But I have realized that no scriptures can be shouted at an unbeliever with positive results. Am I becoming the dreaded "social gospel liberal theologian"? I have found that the only thing I can really do for someone whose beliefs differ from mine is to lead them toward Christ. It is the Holy Spirit's job to lead them to a new conclusion.
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Randy,
Isn't it strange that as your relationship with Christ deepens and solidifies your trust in your own opinion begins to crack and shrivel? Confidence in God explodes certainty, it seems to me.
I have no doubt that because you speak from this place, you will help those you're teaching.
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