Liberal religion is a religious tradition which embraces the theological diversity of a congregation rather than a single creed, authority, or writing. Because it may draw resources from many traditions, it cannot normally be characterized as Christian, Jewish, or any particular religious faith. Theologian James Luther Adams defined the "five smooth stones of liberalism" as: Revelation and truth are not closed, but constantly revealed.

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  • Liberal religion is a religious tradition which embraces the theological diversity of a congregation rather than a single creed, authority, or writing. Because it may draw resources from many traditions, it cannot normally be characterized as Christian, Jewish, or any particular religious faith. Theologian James Luther Adams defined the "five smooth stones of liberalism" as: Revelation and truth are not closed, but constantly revealed. All relations between persons ought ideally to rest on mutual, free consent and not coercion. Affirmation of the moral obligation to direct one's effort toward the establishment of a just and loving community. Denial of the immaculate conception of virtue and affirmation of the necessity of social incarnation. Good must be consciously given form and power within history. The resources (divine and human) that are available for achievement of meaningful change justify an attitude of ultimate (but not necessarily immediate) optimism. There is hope in the ultimate abundance of the Universe. A religious liberal has been defined as follows:
  • La religión liberal (una forma de liberalismo religioso) es un enfoque religioso que abraza positivamente la diversidad teológica de los integrantes de una congregación o denominación religiosa, en vez de pretender imponer un determinado credo, la autoridad de una persona o instancia eclesial, o la obligatoriedad de una determinada escritura sagrada. Debido a que puede extraer enseñanzas de diversas fuentes, no se caracteriza usualmente como Cristianismo, Judaísmo, u otra fe religiosa en particular.
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  • Liberal religion is a religious tradition which embraces the theological diversity of a congregation rather than a single creed, authority, or writing. Because it may draw resources from many traditions, it cannot normally be characterized as Christian, Jewish, or any particular religious faith. Theologian James Luther Adams defined the "five smooth stones of liberalism" as: Revelation and truth are not closed, but constantly revealed.
  • La religión liberal (una forma de liberalismo religioso) es un enfoque religioso que abraza positivamente la diversidad teológica de los integrantes de una congregación o denominación religiosa, en vez de pretender imponer un determinado credo, la autoridad de una persona o instancia eclesial, o la obligatoriedad de una determinada escritura sagrada.
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