I prefer not to attach labels to my theological opinions as too often individuals ascribe their understanding to labels that may not reflect my views. To say one is a Roman Catholic or a Protestant carries with it baggage that can bury a person's views. Likewise labels such as progressive, liberal, evangelical conjure up ideas that may bear little resemblance to the views of the individual they are attached to.
That said I have decided to attach a few labels to my opinions!
As I deconstruct the conclusion I draw is that what matters foremost is to follow the teaching of Jesus. Also I cannot support the concept, let alone the reality, of either an objective other metaphysical or an anthropomorphic god. The label attached to this is Christian Humanism. So be it.
I have been a follower of Liberation Theology for a long time and I am a member of the United Kingdom group Christians on the Left (before 2013 known as the Christian Socialist Movement). I have embraced the ideas of postmodernism, particularly in respect of language. None of this will come as a surprise to readers of my blog and Facebook posts, nor will my membership of the Progressive Christian Network.
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