For those who had difficulty reading our earlier post on the Core Values, here is a link to the Study Guide information and a clearer copy of the values. Scroll down on the link.
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Open Discussion on Progressive Christianity
Open Dialogue and Inclusive Action in the Uniting Church in Australia, and with friends of the UCA. In our 23rd year.
Keeping it simple, Paul, Progressive Christianity might be best summed up (along the lines of Micah 6:8) as acting justly, being merciful and walking humbly in the Way of Jesus.
That is a good philosophy for all people in all faiths at all times but does nothing to promote critical progressive thinking. You could follow this approach and still claim the bible is a document written by God and to be interpreted literally and not embrace contemporary science and the other aspects mentioned in the draft core values.