The purpose of this article is to consider liberalism and the modern mentality with which it influences the culture of the church. This article will give the definition of liberalism, culture and church. This article will look at the period from 1700 to the 21st century as we explore this topic in depth. Liberalism comes from the Latin word “liberalis” or freedom. Liberalism is the belief in the importance of freedom and equal rights. Liberalism encompasses a wide range of opinions depending on the understanding of these fundamental principles or ideals about constitutions, liberal democracy, human rights, capitalism, free trade and what I think is important is freedom of religion. Liberalism encompasses several intellectual trends and traditions, classical liberalism became popular in the eighteenth century and social liberalism in the twentieth century. Liberalism became a powerful force in the Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason. This era rejected several fundamental assumptions that dominated previous theories of government. Liberalism in the light of religion is a movement of modern Protestantism that emphasizes the intellectual freedom and spiritual ethics of Christianity. Culture comes from the Latin root “culture” which comes from colere meaning to cultivate. The concept first emerged in 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and connoted a process of cultivation or improvement. In the nineteenth century, culture was understood first as the improvement or refinement of the individual, especially through education, and then as the realization of national aspirations. The term “culture,” which originally meant the cultivation of the soul or mind, acquires most of its later modern meanings in the writings of the German thin...... middle of paper......nt of the 18th century of the Christian faith in forms acceptable in contemporary culture. Liberalism continued to see itself as a mediator between two unacceptable alternatives: the mere reaffirmation of the traditional Christian faith described as traditionalism or fundamentalism and the total rejection of Christianity. Works Cited McGrath AE (2007). Christian Theology An Introduction Fourth Edition. Malden, MA. Blackwell Publishing.Shelley BL (2008). Third edition History of the Church in plain language. Nashville TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Minister's Bible, King James Version (Holy Bible) (2006) Second Edition by Hendrickson Publishers Peabody MA.Freedman DN (2000) Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Grand Rapids, MI http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liberalism http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liberalism