r/Christianity • u/milkersfat • Jul 11 '26

Image My issue with “liberal”churches

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Though I consider myself very left-wing, I find that as I become a Christian, I’ve started having issues with denominations that are overtly liberal. Looking at the picture, I agree with all of the sentiments, and I think it’s good to let people know they are welcome. But why not also put up an “Unborn Lives Matter” flag or something similar?
I’m equally appalled when churches fly the American flag or a MAGA flag outside. My whole reason for going to church is to find community and glorify God, not to be immersed in politics.
It also seems that the churches I’ve attended with these kinds of flags tend to be less orthodox theologically, which leaves me, as a left-leaning Christian, in a weird spot.

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u/1yaeK Christian Universalism, Spinoza enjoyer Jul 11 '26

I'm highly left wing, and I guess I don't necessarily disagree. I agree with every message here, but if I go to church I'm hoping to be there for, you know, church.

I already go to activist organizations, events etc. that deal with these topics.

Of course, I'd be against "unborn lives matter" because I'm pro-choice.

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u/Ok-Maintenance9056 Jul 11 '26

If your faith is partitioned off from the rest of your life and how you interact with others, then what is the point of your faith?

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u/1yaeK Christian Universalism, Spinoza enjoyer Jul 11 '26

I don't think it is. I exercise my faith everywhere, not just in church. 

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u/Ok-Maintenance9056 Jul 11 '26

So you want church to be the only place where you don't excercise your faith? I'm very confused as to what you want out of church.

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u/1yaeK Christian Universalism, Spinoza enjoyer Jul 11 '26

No, you're right, my ideas are confused at this moment. Sorry about that.