tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973329650111638446.post4301653883012709251..comments2023-05-08T07:27:13.529-05:00Comments on Thoughts from the Prairie Table: Labels: Progressive ChristianScott Fredericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11308367520005180885noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973329650111638446.post-20823765037940466992012-04-28T08:25:33.972-05:002012-04-28T08:25:33.972-05:00I think Americans live by labels. If we can't ...I think Americans live by labels. If we can't label it, box it, and put it away, it becomes hard. I tend to be a "progressive" Christian as well. Sometimes it's hard to even know what that means, as it seems (to me at least) that the "progressive" or "liberal" views are the ones that are the most "Christian." Unconditional love, acceptance of those that are hard to accept, and others before self. <br /><br />Obeying is important for many people because they feel that if they know the rules, it's easier to operate. A musician friend of mine described the Bible as a rulebook. If you are careful and do the things the Bible says, you are safe. I tend to look at the Bible as a guidebook to get me to where I want to go, but allows me to appreciate the beauty and the uniqueness of each situation and experience, and to find a new way to show and receive God's love.Stephen Berghttp://www.stephenbergmusic.comnoreply@blogger.com