New Posts For Thread: Is there a place for Christians who reject the supernatural aspects of Christianity?http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_ChristianityFor those who value the teachings of the parables, etc. without the virgin birth and rising from the dead, etc?While it may be the case that the UUA "doesn't believe much" in their efforts to be all things to all people, classical Unitarianism is still distinctively Christian. You can find them here:www.americanunitarian.org/AUCChristian.h...And the Unitarianhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=518318219#518318219While it may be the case that the UUA "doesn't believe much" in their efforts to be all things to all people, classical Unitarianism is still distinctively Christian. You can find them here:www.americanunitarian.org/AUCChristian.h...And the UnitarianFri, 06 Apr 2012 06:16:47 -0500I think I like Unitarianism. However, I do quibble with "they don't believe in much". Why does letting go of the magic stuff "not believing in much"? I believe that Jesus provided a way to get closer to God, to feel a connection that makes us feelhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=516136417#516136417I think I like Unitarianism. However, I do quibble with "they don't believe in much". Why does letting go of the magic stuff "not believing in much"? I believe that Jesus provided a way to get closer to God, to feel a connection that makes us feelThu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:27 -0600Unitariansim is a gathering place for those who reject the supernatural aspect of Christianity.However, they don't believe in much of anything.The other place is the "Jesus Institute" sponsored by the Weststar Intitute. It is filled with academics fhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=516074717#516074717Unitariansim is a gathering place for those who reject the supernatural aspect of Christianity.However, they don't believe in much of anything.The other place is the "Jesus Institute" sponsored by the Weststar Intitute. It is filled with academics fTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:43:11 -0600I am certain the answer is, "Yes." To me, the ability to study and question the meaning in these teachings, without the requirement of literalism, is the defining characteristic of Progressive Christianity.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=506855275#506855275I am certain the answer is, "Yes." To me, the ability to study and question the meaning in these teachings, without the requirement of literalism, is the defining characteristic of Progressive Christianity.Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:03:09 -0500Jrhawkeye, I find that the most important component of Christianity is the the teachings of Jesus, and even these are mostly told in parable form rather than being literal.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=473877957#473877957Jrhawkeye, I find that the most important component of Christianity is the the teachings of Jesus, and even these are mostly told in parable form rather than being literal.Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:43:44 -0600Exactly. When a member who is not a progressive Christian comes and begins telling us how "bad, wrong, etc." we are I'll give them the boot. If they start a thread it will be moved to the Debate PC forum. I cannot move a single post, so it wouldhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=462214669#462214669Exactly. When a member who is not a progressive Christian comes and begins telling us how "bad, wrong, etc." we are I'll give them the boot. If they start a thread it will be moved to the Debate PC forum. I cannot move a single post, so it wouldMon, 16 Aug 2010 21:10:36 -0500I think the mythological aspects of our faith stories provide an excellent opportunity to pass our personal faith experience to others using a common set of images, familiar themes and vocabulary. It connects us to our faith ancestors and forces us thttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=462186445#462186445I think the mythological aspects of our faith stories provide an excellent opportunity to pass our personal faith experience to others using a common set of images, familiar themes and vocabulary. It connects us to our faith ancestors and forces us tMon, 16 Aug 2010 17:40:48 -0500Well, it does help that on this forum, at least, only progressives can talk here. We occasionally get the fundie who can't understand basic rules, but these forums are "club members only" kinds of things, while the "Discuss [insert label here]" foruhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=462100049#462100049Well, it does help that on this forum, at least, only progressives can talk here. We occasionally get the fundie who can't understand basic rules, but these forums are "club members only" kinds of things, while the "Discuss [insert label here]" foruMon, 16 Aug 2010 08:10:21 -0500I preached a very Borg style 'Kingdom of God' style sermon today. Avoided believe-ism and concentrated on orthopraxy. Seemed to go okay. Felt very positive about it, though only had 3 hours sleep so it may have been nervous energy more than anything.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=462004773#462004773I preached a very Borg style 'Kingdom of God' style sermon today. Avoided believe-ism and concentrated on orthopraxy. Seemed to go okay. Felt very positive about it, though only had 3 hours sleep so it may have been nervous energy more than anything.Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:12:24 -0500Personally for me, it could all be proven untrue and I'd just shrug and move on with my day. I focus more the bible's teachings and Jesus' "Covenant 2.0" thing, LOL. If Joe is the real "Baby Daddy", I don't really care. It doesn't change Jesus' mehttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44061/25343869/Is_there_a_place_for_Christians_who_reject_the_supernatural_aspects_of_Christianity?post_id=461914033#461914033Personally for me, it could all be proven untrue and I'd just shrug and move on with my day. I focus more the bible's teachings and Jesus' "Covenant 2.0" thing, LOL. If Joe is the real "Baby Daddy", I don't really care. It doesn't change Jesus' meSat, 14 Aug 2010 21:21:11 -0500