Antislavery Protestantism required a theory of moral progress, an idea that became fundamental to the development of late-19th-century liberal Evangelical Protestantism.

A theologian, lecturer and author, he carried the message of the Unity church, a group rooted in liberal Protestantism that looks within to find Christ.

Christmas was reshaped in late nineteenth century America with liberal Protestantism and spirituality, commercialism, artisanship, nostalgia, and hope becoming the day's distinguishing characteristics.

And what did liberal Protestantism teach?

Historically, broad church has been used to describe those of middle of the road ceremonial preferences who leaned theologically towards liberal Protestantism.

An openness of mind to the European religious reaction against liberal Protestantism, represented especially by Karl Barth.

His latest salvo is in the current issue of The Christian Century, the journal of liberal Protestantism.

Shields championed British imperialism against liberal Protestantism and Roman Catholicism.

But such barbs may show only that liberal Protestantism is no more immune to stereotyping than is the conservative evangelical variety.

Compare Catholicism to liberal Protestantism and liberal Judaism (both rather secular) or full blown atheism.