Liberalism and the Bible

Book of the Day: Understanding the Bible: An Introduction for Skeptics, Seekers, and Religious Liberals, by John A. Buehrens.

Christian fundamentalists can always find some portion of the Bible to support their views on topics like abortion, homosexuality, the role of women in society, and so on. It is hardly surprising, then, that many would come to regard the Bible as a manifesto of oppression which is of use only to those who seek to retard the moral development of modern society. But if what an alternative understanding of the Bible were possible?

Further Reading:

• Fundamentalism
• Religious Right