Another Gospel? by Alisa Childers
Week 2: Chapter 2 — Stage-Setting: What Is Progressive Christianity?
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Before Childers can evaluate progressive Christianity, she has to define it — and that turns out to be harder than it sounds. This chapter gives you the lay of the land, so pay attention to the markers she identifies.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Childers acknowledges that 'progressive Christianity' is a broad and slippery term. How does she attempt to define it, and what distinguishing markers does she identify? Do you think her definition is fair to those who identify with the movement?
2.She draws a distinction between progressive Christianity (which she sees as a departure from orthodoxy) and progressive politics or social concern (which she sees as compatible with orthodox faith). Why is this distinction important? Have you seen these two things confused in your own experience or community?
3.Childers notes that progressive Christianity often emphasizes social justice, inclusion, and compassion — values that sound deeply Christian. Why does she argue that appealing to good values is not enough to determine whether a theological movement is sound? What else must be evaluated?
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