Progressive Christianity.

I am a Progressive Christian.

I am also openly gay.

And I am a full member of the Uniting Church in Australia.

I do not subscribe to the traditional theology of the Fall of Humanity through Adam and Eve and our Redemption through Jesus' death on the cross.

I believe that the story of Adam and Eve is a myth.

It is not true literally, and it is not true metaphorically. 

It is just one of many explanations for life on Earth as we experience it.

I do not believe that Jesus' suffering and death were required by God to expiate our sins.

I believe that the powers of this world were threatened by Jesus' miracles and his popularity and that they put him to death as an example to anyone who dared to challenge their authority.

These powers were the ruling power of Rome and the established authorities of Judaism in Israel.

So what do I believe?

I believe that the inmost nature of God is Love.

God loves all His children like a Father/Mother.

Think of your mother's love for you and magnify it.

God is wholly good.

God is merciful and forgiving.

God is compassionate.

God is Light, Life, and Love.

There is no fear in God.

God does not judge or punish us.

God loves us.

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