What is liberalism and conservatism?
Introduction. A clear distinction between these two mind-sets would be liberalism is a mental posture which advocates freedom from authority and conservatism is essentially, in contrast, an attitude and practice which conforms to established authority.
Liberalism in the civil and religious world. Political liberalism often involves the determination to change or ignore our constitution. Liberalism, as herein viewed, is a flagrant disregard for restraint and an inordinate desire to be immersed in what they term liberty. Liberalism abounds in the religious world as well. Liberalism manifests itself in the rejecting of the scriptures as the infallible will of God. Those who embrace liberalism often advocate Jesus was not born of a virgin, was not really God in the flesh, and does not really have to be obeyed. They practice what they do because "it feels good" or "I want to." Of such John wrote: "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God" (2 John 9).
Conservatism and the civil and religious world. As mentioned, conservatism is basically the disposition to conform to authority. Instead of trying to change our constitution, conservatism is trying to enforce it. The religious conservative believes in and upholds the scriptures as authoritative (1 Pet. 4: 11). He believes we must obey God's word (Rom. 2: 6-9). Of such John wrote: "...He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son" (2 John 9).
The attitude we possess is very important. In fact, our thinking determines what we are (Prov. 23: 7). Our country and religious community are in serious trouble. We hope and pray that some of the new present "trends" are indicative of change for the better and will affect the religious world as well.
Liberalism in the civil and religious world. Political liberalism often involves the determination to change or ignore our constitution. Liberalism, as herein viewed, is a flagrant disregard for restraint and an inordinate desire to be immersed in what they term liberty. Liberalism abounds in the religious world as well. Liberalism manifests itself in the rejecting of the scriptures as the infallible will of God. Those who embrace liberalism often advocate Jesus was not born of a virgin, was not really God in the flesh, and does not really have to be obeyed. They practice what they do because "it feels good" or "I want to." Of such John wrote: "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God" (2 John 9).
Conservatism and the civil and religious world. As mentioned, conservatism is basically the disposition to conform to authority. Instead of trying to change our constitution, conservatism is trying to enforce it. The religious conservative believes in and upholds the scriptures as authoritative (1 Pet. 4: 11). He believes we must obey God's word (Rom. 2: 6-9). Of such John wrote: "...He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son" (2 John 9).
The attitude we possess is very important. In fact, our thinking determines what we are (Prov. 23: 7). Our country and religious community are in serious trouble. We hope and pray that some of the new present "trends" are indicative of change for the better and will affect the religious world as well.