Is liberal Christianity the work of satan?

Yes Liberal Christianity is evil.

In the context of Christianity, liberalism is the moving away from traditional, historical interpretation of Scripture into "new" interpretations that are more consistent with secular views. Liberalism occurs in different forms and intensities. Some liberals deny that Jesus even existed or say that the Bible is a good book full of moral teachings or that Adam and Eve were metaphors, etc. On the other hand, there are liberals who hold to the essentials of the Christian faith but depart from its literalness in historic understanding in areas such as male only elders--the topic under examination in this section. So, since liberalism is a constant threat to Christian teaching, wouldn't it make sense to examine some of the elements of liberalism?

Following is a list of basic principles and examples that reveal some aspects of liberalism. Of course, not all liberals hold to all the points; but as you read through them, you should see that it comes down to one thing--not believing the Bible for what it says.

Denial of inspiration, inerrancy, and/or authority of the Bible

Saying that the Bible has errors, is "written by man," is only a guide, or is not absolutely true.

Denying historic accuracy of the Bible

Denying that Adam, Eve, Moses, Jesus, etc., were real people.

Denying that the Exodus happened.

Denying that there was an actual Garden of Eden, etc.

Denial of particular parts of the Bible as being authentic

Denying that Moses wrote Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.

Denying Paul's letter's as authentic.

Denying that the Gospels are accurate, etc.

Denial a basic Christian doctrine

Trinity, deity of Christ, resurrection, etc.

Salvation by grace.

Denying that Jesus is the only way to salvation, the doctrine of hell, etc.

Denial of historic understanding of Scripture and substituting new ones

Redefining salvation as self-deliverance from oppression.

Saying that Jesus' didn't literally rise from the dead and that it is a metaphor for success over trials.

"Husband of one wife" is not taken literally. It is a phrase applied to wives, too.

Homosexuality is not a sin; it is an alternative lifestyle.

Affirming experience over Scripture

A person's feelings supersede biblical revelation.

"Feeling" that Jesus isn't the only way to God.

As long as you are sincere, God will let you go to heaven.

Using outside sources to interpret scripture

Use of psychology manuals, self-help books, science books, etc. and subjecting the Bible to their teaching.

Saying the Bible is outdated, patriarchal

This is an attempt to invalidate scripture by dismissing it as ancient and, therefore, not true.

It also negates the inspiration of Scripture because it implies the patriarchal structure is due to cultural influence and not scriptural revelation.

Imposing secular ideals upon Scripture

Women ordination.

Pro homosexuality.

Denying moral absolutes.

Upholding evolution as how mankind arrived on earth.

Defending "abortion rights" from scripture.

Gender Neutral wording in reference to God, people, mankind, etc.

Referring to God as Mother God or Father-Mother God.

Referring to various references of male leaders as people.

As you read through the list, did you think of any church groups or denominations that fit in any of the categories? Maybe you have some friends who are liberal or, maybe you are yourself in some areas.

Is liberalism dangerous?

Yes, liberalism is dangerous because it leads to a denial of biblical truth. But denial of biblical truth usually means that things contrary to Scripture are often affirmed. Consider this quote:

"If we look at the denominations that approved women's ordination from 1956-1976, we find that several of them, such as the United Methodist church and the United Presbyterian Church (now called the Presbyterian Church-USA), have large contingents pressing for (a) the endorsement of homosexual conduct as morally valid and (b) the approval of homosexual ordination."1

In the article Denominations, women ordination, and other errors, we see that women's ordination is often accompanied by other errors, namely, supporting abortion, affirming homosexuality, and a denial of the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. It is rare that heresies are singular. They come in clusters.

Since Jesus claimed to be God in flesh (John 8:24) and said that no one comes to the Father but through him (John 14:6), then we must make a decision. Either what Jesus said is true or it is false. Either Jesus was crazy or he was telling us something so profound that we better listen carefully. Which is it? If you hold to biblical authority and inspiration, you will believe what Christ said. If you hold to liberalism, why should you?

Since Jesus rose from the dead, walked on water, raised others from the dead, performed miracles, healed people, etc., he has demonstrated his right to speak authoritatively. Therefore, we must consider his words carefully. When he warned people about eternal damnation, are we to consider his words as metaphor or absolute truth? Did he really rise from the dead, or is that just an illustration about how we can have victory over our problems?

Either what the Bible tells us in its totality is true or it is to be dismissed as the fable. I don't know about you, but I consider eternity too long of a time to be wrong, and I cannot dismiss the words of Christ as being fabrications. I trust in the absolute inspiration, inerrancy, infallibility, and authority of the Bible.

Liberalism leads away from biblical fidelity and compromises Scriptural truth. It only needs the door to be open a crack in order to push its way through. The only guarantee against the liberal influence on the church is to set our minds and eyes upon the word of God, study it diligently, and believe what it says. http://carm.org/elements-liberalism

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Hey, I think you should come and join me in worshiping Zeus. I think you would like it!

Interesting fact: the bible says that if anyone tries to get you to go and worship gods other than the biblical god then you should kill them (with stones specifically). So I guess its now up to you to get some rocks, come find me and stone me to death for what I said.

Or are you too much of a liberal Christian to take that verse seriously? Hmmm....

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Yes,liberal Christianity is the work of Satan.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 ESV

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

2 Timothy 4:2-4 ESV

Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.

2 Peter 2:1 ESV

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

You'd need an all-inclusive definition of liberal as it applies to Christianity, as some here think it means enlightened, before you'd get an accurate answer.

Years ago the religious right kidnapped Jesus. They blindfolded him, bound and gagged him and currently hold him in a windowless room in the church basement. They make him sign confessions that he hates homosexuals, opposes gun control, backs all of America's military adventures, loves free market capitalism, loathes taxation and thinks the poor are poor because they are lazy, dope-peddling good-for-nothings. That is the bad news. The good news is that the guy in the basement isn't Jesus at all. Jesus escaped two millennia ago.

That is because the founder of Christianity is a spiritual Houdini. He slips out of any straitjacket you put him in. Nobody has yet devised the manacles that can hold him, not even the church. Lock Jesus in an iron safe and throw it into the Hudson river and he will end up grinning at you high and dry from the Jersey shore.

* The dictionary defines liberal as, "Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry."

Jesus challenged Jewish dietary laws saying that no food that we eat can defile us (Mark 7:17-19). He violated religious dogma by healing people on the Jewish Sabbath asserting that, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath." (Mark 2:27).

* The dictionary says to be liberal is to be "tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded."

Jesus hung out with lepers, prostitutes, Samaritans and Roman soldiers. He told a mob that was threatening a woman accused of adultery, "Let he who is without sin throw the first stone." He said, "Judge not, lest you too be judged." (Matthew 7:1). He also taught, "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which persecute you; (Matthew 5:44).

* The dictionary says that to be liberal is to be "favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible."

Jesus asserted that he had come "to preach good news to the poor... to proclaim freedom for the prisoners... to release the oppressed." (Luke 4:18 & 19). He instructed his followers to, "Know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free." (John 8,32).

* The dictionary tells us that the word "liberal" derives from the Latin liberalis ("generous"). It states that liberal means "characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor."

Jesus said, "When you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just." (Luke 14:13 &14).

So you tell me. Was Jesus a liberal?

Liberal Christianity is the most enlightened variety of Christianity. All the reformers were liberals and continue to be today.

Those who seek to avoid enlightenment come from Satan. They are the ones accusing liberal Christians of being satanic.

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