Reflections of an Undeconstructed Pentecostal
In the current political and theological climate, to be designated a liberal by those of my tribe is to be assigned the mark of the beast. The term liberal itself is deemed to be synonymous with leftist, progressive, and even communist. In fact, there are important distinctions. For the sake of this reflection, I wish to limit my remarks to define theological liberalism.
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A review and reflection of The Rise of Theological Liberalism and the Decline of American Methodism by James V. Heidinger II (Franklin, TN: Seedbed Publishing, 2017).
Every Pentecostal has heard the warning that formal theological education leads to liberalism and the decline of the church. James Heidinger has presented a compelling case that the decline of Methodism is a direct result of liberal theology that has been espoused in Methodist seminaries. So, we must ask, “What does Aldersgate have to do with Asuza St.?” In other words, is Pentecostalism endangered by encroaching liberalism in higher education? The short answer is “Maybe.”
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