It is sad that Shelly accurately described liberalism and eventually became a classic liberal himself. He has since repudiated his good work with several books. Let's look at some other characteristics of liberals among us. While all of these characteristics may not be present in all liberals, they are representative. Scripture is either ignored, excused as being culture or gender biased, or looked upon as being subjective.
Liberals tend to have an ends justify the means attitude.
This attitude is evident in the matter of the work and worship of the church. Liberals tend to downplay the necessity of baptism for the remission of sins. Some will try to expand their definition of a Christian to anyone who has been immersed. Some of the even more radical among the liberals who claim that even those who have been sprinkled are Christians. Liberals want to fellowship those who are not in fellowship with God.