Good news from the frontlines.
Religious progressives in North Carolina have been organizing since after the November elections. The News and Observer reports:
Determined not to let conservative Christians dominate the faith, 14 area churches have banded together to convince wavering believers there is more than one way to be a Christian.
Progressive Churches is the name of the new coalition, and it has taken out a catchy ad running in several area newspapers. The group also has a Web site, www.progressivechurches.org.
"Almost given up on Christianity?" it reads. "We understand."
The coalition has so far identified three common issues: the inclusion of gays and lesbians, the need to protect the environment, and a desire to be more responsible global citizens.
"We feel the primary understanding of Christianity in mainstream America is that of the evangelical right," said the Rev. Doug Long, the pastor of North Raleigh United, a United Church of Christ congregation. "We want people to know there are Christians who think of things in a different way."
Churches from seven denominations are represented in the coalition.
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