Is liberal religion decreasing in the US?

[Del Tachi]

The wreckage of the former "mainline" denominations sits atop a modernist theology that began to dominate mainline seminaries during the early 20th century.  Eventually, many mainline theologians came to reject nearly every doctrinal aspect of traditional Christianity.  The resulting secularization of the mainline denominations has proven itself a self-limiting process; as these churches become further removed from doctrinal Christianity, they are being replaced by churches that offer more vigorous spiritual messages. 

Even though so many have left, those remaining in the mainline pews still overwhelmingly regard the traditional tenets of Christian belief as central to their faith.  Their exodus will continue as long as mainline clergy and seminaries claim it is their right to instruct the faithful in more "progressive" spiritual and political views.