Liberal theism

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Liberal theism is the belief in a deity without following a specific religion. Definitions vary, but many liberal theists think that different religions can point toward the truth. They are often influenced by their culture; for example, in the United States liberal theists are shaped by Christian ideas. Liberal theism allows for changing traditional views of God: a liberal Christian might say God does not have to match every Biblical description, and people long ago may not have had perfect ideas. They tend to be moral relativists, suggesting there are no absolute right or wrong answers in every situation. The idea that the Bible or other scriptures are inerrant is not assumed, especially on science, theology, or morality. Liberalism can exist within established religions like Christianity, Judaism, or Islam. As a response to the problem of evil, liberal theists sometimes argue that God is not all-powerful or cannot control everything, which lets people use reason. They may also say questions like "Can God create a rock he cannot lift?" are not decisive.