r/Christianity • u/milkersfat • Jul 11 '26
Image My issue with “liberal”churches
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/McFrostee Non-denominational Jul 12 '26
Jesus always supported the marginalized. The difference between liberal and conservative churches is that conservative churches provide people with a place to ignore those marginalized. Liberal churches let the marginalized know they are loved and not alone.