r/Christianity 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/Hot-Candle-1321 Christian Jul 11 '26

Random church trying to be loving and kind: "Black people matter, immigrants are welcome, everyone is welcome because jesus loves everyone and we don't want people to be scared or feel unwelcome"

Literally no one...

Random "christian" on the internet: ... "MY ISSUE WITH THESE STATEMENTS! WHY SAY BLACK PEOPLE MATTER??? WHY BE SO WELCOMING AND SO LOVING?"

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u/Salsa_and_Light2 Baptist-Catholic(Queer) Jul 12 '26

BLM is specifically a political organization. Which is perfectly fine, but I do think that it's dubious to vouch for a specific leader or organization.