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Originally Posted by Chris T
I can't disagree with anything you say. And while I can outline the circumstances that allow for liberal 'Christian' theology, I certainly can't explain why they believe what they do.
I mean, in the case of many churchgoers I think it's a function of them being culturally Christian but lacking the means to challenge or think through the liberal objections to their faith, because they, or their family, have never truly owned the faith for themselves. For some it may simply be a case of needing to find external validation for the way they choose to live their lives. However I couldn't point to any individual and tell you why they believe what they do.
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In my opinion one of the challenges to following a religion 'properly' is how to deal with liberal developing of society. Its much easier to say that the religion you follow makes allowances for such liberalness (is that a word?) therefore avoiding contraversy and making life easier for yourself.
I think thats why muslims are seen as having such a difficult time in the West, because they do not want to allow the liberal development of society to infringe upon their religion.
Should religion be adaptive? I dont think there is room for that in the core commandments/tenants because by doing so, you would be in effect that God was wrong when he started it all.