The Word -- "Progressive"

Everywhere I turn I run into this word, Progressive, or it's plural Progressives. It has mostly been associated with political or religious people and concepts. We are hearing about Progressives in the Democratic Party which usually refers to those are to the far left. We are hearing about the New Christian Left as a "Progressive Christian movement." We are hearing from some of the liberal Protestant leaders that they are Progressives. And most of all, more and more emergents are leaving that name behind and are now calling themselves Progressive Christians.

So, what is a Progressive? It seems to be someone with left leanings politically. And religiously, it seems to be someone who is leaving or has left the Protestant orthodox faith behind. So, now when you hear that term, pay careful attention and don't let anyone confuse you with the idea that this is something that will help us. If you buy into that, study what the liberal Protestants have done for us and ask if you want to go through that again.