The Pew Research Center for People & the Press released the results of their recent poll of American’s views of political terms. The term with the most favorable view is progressive. Interestingly, it rates about 33% higher than the term liberal.
So What?
Many people characterize mainline churches as theologically liberal. Do you think congregations and denominations should move beyond that label and claim the more culturally valued term progressive to describe themselves? Why or why not?
Disclaimer: I have never once labeled myself a liberal Christian, but often have used the term progressive to describe my theology, even in the 140 character world of Twitter.