(July 2, 2015 at 2:02 pm)cercatorius Wrote:(July 2, 2015 at 1:40 pm)Neimenovic Wrote: So.....can you explain what it means be a progressive christian?
I think that there is a broad spectrum. I'm rather in the process of deconstructing right now, to be honest. At the moment, I'm neck deep in Rene Girard's theories on mimetic theory and reevaluating my beliefs in that context. I very much enjoy his ideas on violence and sacrifice and their place in religion. I believe Jesus to have been someone who was more fully in touch with his own humanity than I am. His teachings offer a good guideline for me to step out of rivalry with others and hopefully evolve in my treatment of others, and also myself.
That sounds a little like 'christian atheism' or whatever
I'm trying to understand what it means. Could you list the biggest differences between you and a run of the mill vanilla christian?
