The principle wrapped up in that text would seem to be quite obvious - that the most important thing to remember in dealing with all ambiguities, controversies, uncertainties, is that there is a spirit of truth available and if we keep our hearts and minds receptive, attentive responsive, we shall be led into all truth.

Now that’s the core of the liberal’s approach to life. Keep that in mind as we proceed to discuss this very interesting and important issue: What Are Christian Liberals?

I shall never forget one of the most cogent statements a Professor of Philosophy of mine once gave. He said, "All living is trying to discover what we mean, what others mean, what the world and God mean. All living whatever else it may or may not be, is defining." I would put it down that the first princi…