The Way.

God has sent us new revelations in the form of Progressive Christianity.

And although this involves a new way of thinking about God, scripture, and theology Progressive Christianity is not about converting other people to our way of thinking.

This is the classic mistake of conversion.

And conversion gives power to the converter.

But this is not the purpose of enlightenment.

The Buddha said: "The way is not in the sky; the way is in the heart."

So the purpose of these new revelations is not to export ideas to others but to open people's hearts.

Then, instead of scoring points for conversion, we will be meeting the needs of those who come to us.

Instead of thinking of ourselves we will be thinking of others.

Instead of taking we will be giving.

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