The pastor of Riverside Church, Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton, the renowned hub of liberal theology and social activism on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is resigning after just two months on the job. Braxton has been in the middle of controversy over his theological-political stance, which is allegedly becoming more conservative than progressive in its leaning. There has also been major arguments over his compensation package.
With this kind of instability, what does this mean for progressive Christianity and liberal religion in general?
There are a few stories on this issue interested people should check out:
Paul Vitello of the New York Times has an informative article here.
Also, read Jonathan Walton's essay at Religion Dispatches.
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