So what exactly is a Moderate Christian anyway?

[higgs2]

Conservatives berate those who disagree with them.

Conservatives can't discuss without being nasty to one another.

Poor old conservatives. What have they done to deserve this?

So now moderate equals conservative views without the bad manners.

Maybe this is more to do with conservatives reclaiming conservatism from the bad mannered element, which is not conservatism. Conservatism is about respect for God, respect for what he says, and respect for humanity. It is nothing to do with imposing anything on anyone, or being a bully.

Well you're going to a fun and surpising addition to our little group Good insights! Glad you made it to our little place.

 

[DailyBlessings]

Maybe this is more to do with conservatives reclaiming conservatism from the bad mannered element, which is not conservatism. Conservatism is about respect for God, respect for what he says, and respect for humanity. It is nothing to do with imposing anything on anyone, or being a bully.

I'd like to think that you are correct, yet I have never strayed from any of those values, but have been consistently warned away from community with the conservatives of the forum... I really do think a certain level of exclusivity is implied by the claiming of the label.

 

[~*Lady Trekki*~]

Hmmm...interesting thoughts Catherineanne. You've given me a lot to think about. Thank you.

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

Hmmm...interesting thoughts Catherineanne. You've given me a lot to think about. Thank you.

Yes, indeed, a fine series of posts, Catherineanne!

God's love for us is anything but moderate. It's boundless, it's amazing, it's over the top! And our love for God shouldn't be moderate either, and I hope none of us mean we're moderate in that sense.

But we ought to be moderate in the sense of being sober-minded, sensible and charitable, and we should always bear in mind when we have theological discussions here, even heated ones, that it is with our brothers and sisters in Christ, whom we are especially commanded to love, even though some of them may at times be a tad misguided.

 

[~*Lady Trekki*~]

Yes, indeed, a fine series of posts, Catherineanne!

God's love for us is anything but moderate. It's boundless, it's amazing, it's over the top! And our love for God shouldn't be moderate either, and I hope none of us mean we're moderate in that sense.

But we ought to be moderate in the sense of being sober-minded, sensible and charitable, and we should always bear in mind when we have theological discussions here, even heated ones, that it is with our brothers and sisters in Christ, whom we are especially commanded to love, even though some of them may at times be a tad misguided.

Amen!

 

[Joykins]

linking JimfromOhio's thread where he actually researched moderate Christianity:

http://foru.ms/t6344309-still-taking-a-break-but-i-want-to-share-what-i-have-researched.html

 

[Rochir]

If we all - libs, conservatives, moderates - can come here together in peace and post in a friendly way - man, this place will be AWESOME!!!!

 

[SwirlingEd]

Yea! I found a home forum. Good to see all of you. This should really be a great forum.



-SwirlingEd

 

[GreenMunchkin]

Yea! I found a home forum. Good to see all of you. This should really be a great forum.



-SwirlingEd

Yay!!

Hello!

 

[~*Lady Trekki*~]

linking JimfromOhio's thread where he actually researched moderate Christianity:

http://foru.ms/t6344309-still-taking-a-break-but-i-want-to-share-what-i-have-researched.html

Good idea! I think it's worth quoting here as well.

I did some research so I will post and take a break.

Moderates are in short, hold their conservative positions on most issues but have an underlying worldview of what is neo-orthodox and liberalism. Typically, neo-orthodoxy often focus on orthodox view of Christianity while at the same time retains liberal view of the Bible as subject to error (human reasoning). As a moderate Christian, a person desires to be well-balanced, calm, careful, steady, and sane. "Moderate Christian" basically means those who are moderate, relaxed, and open in how they deal with the world, but who take Christianity seriously. Moderate’s character basically means a person whose primary form of witness is by their life, but they do not hide the fact that they are Christians and that they show their spiritual light through deeds first and then words.

I dislike the part about “view of the Bible as subject to error”. However, I like everything else (so far). You could say I could be labeled as “Moderate Conservative” which means I believe the Bible is not corrupted while man is corrupted of interpreting and reasoning. I do like the fact that moderate Christians often behave better and have better credibility. I also learned that Moderate Christians do NOT jump into conclusions during controversies.

 

[Rhamiel]

GM you are so much fun

 

[GreenMunchkin]

GM you are so much fun

You're biased cos we have the same taste in movies

 

[SwirlingEd]

GM you are so much fun

Agreed . Really glad to see you over here, GM.

....

I've got so many things to say about all of this, but I'm just too busy to write it right now. Let me just say this. I want to be a part of a forum where people are not threatened by thought-provoking discussions, and who are open to the fact that their simple, little human brains may not know everything there is to know about God.

I like to think I have matured enough as a Christian to know that I don't know everything.

 

[Criada]

I've got so many things to say about all of this, but I'm just too busy to write it right now. Let me just say this. I want to be a part of a forum where people are not threatened by thought-provoking discussions, and who are open to the fact that their simple, little human brains may not know everything there is to know about God.

I like to think I have matured enough as a Christian to know that I don't know everything.

I think that is the key - the ability to admit that we don't know everything, and never will, this side of heaven!

 

[Athene]

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing - Socrates.

 

[Rebekka]

Trying to catch up on this newly discovered forum... note to self: continue on page 3 of this thread.

Moderate is about the best label for myself that I've seen lately. I'm too liberal politically and on social issues to really identify truly as conservative. I'm too conservative on Biblical issues to be liberal in that area. I'm tired of being judged as not good enough for one or the other. I'm in the middle I have also tried to be really hard-line and tell people what they believe about X or Y is wrong...but honestly, it's just not my style and I can't do it anymore. I am very much more of a just let people be who they are person, because I myself like to be left alone to be who I am.

So I like the term Moderate. in fact, my profile choice on this forum as been Moderate from the time I signed up.

What she said.

 

[Rebekka]

OK, am caught up now.

I wanted to add that moderation can be healthy. I'm a moderate in that I drink alcohol, but in moderation - and I think that's healthier than not drinking at all and than alcoholism.

 

[chaoschristian]

Our forum specific logo should be a portrait of Jimmy Carter.

He expresses both a traditional conservatism regarding orthodoxy and a desire to pursue the radical inclusiveness and social justice embedded in the Gospel.

 

[BelindaP]

You are absolutely right, Chaos. He is the epitome of a moderate.

 

[chaoschristian]

And now we have a name for the forum - The Peanut Gallery