I think much of the deconstruction we see nowadays are not questions about the faith itself, but more so the actions of those who profess faith. The intellectual problem was more an issue 15 years ago, whereas the hypocritical and social problems are more prevalent today.
I consider what I went through as deconstruction, as I was really …
I think much of the deconstruction we see nowadays are not questions about the faith itself, but more so the actions of those who profess faith. The intellectual problem was more an issue 15 years ago, whereas the hypocritical and social problems are more prevalent today.
I consider what I went through as deconstruction, as I was really questioning what it means to be the Church and to follow Jesus. Hypocritical and social problems I saw in the church were the catalyst.
The difference between those who claim to have deconstructed, or self proclaims ex-evangelicals, I dove deeper into scripture, prayer, and joined a more traditional church body. I deconstructed how I was taught about the faith socially and reconstructed a framework that fit what I was see scripture. I also learned much from various teachers I had found (including you Scot) who broadened my outlook and challenged many of my own beliefs and misconceptions about our faith.
You asked, “What do the deconstructors want instead of what they’ve got now?” I think they want a consistent, genuine faith with people of like-minded beliefs. They want a place to belong that embraces Jesus as Jesus, and not the white middle class Jesus of American Christianity. But because of the push-back they get from the American Church, many are leaving the faith all together.
You asked, “So, what does REconstruction look like on the other side of this DEconstruction?” I think the answer is reformation.
I believe we can learn from those who have gone through deconstruction, see the holes in our beliefs and practices, and look to our Lord to change us into better images of him.
I think much of the deconstruction we see nowadays are not questions about the faith itself, but more so the actions of those who profess faith. The intellectual problem was more an issue 15 years ago, whereas the hypocritical and social problems are more prevalent today.
I consider what I went through as deconstruction, as I was really questioning what it means to be the Church and to follow Jesus. Hypocritical and social problems I saw in the church were the catalyst.
The difference between those who claim to have deconstructed, or self proclaims ex-evangelicals, I dove deeper into scripture, prayer, and joined a more traditional church body. I deconstructed how I was taught about the faith socially and reconstructed a framework that fit what I was see scripture. I also learned much from various teachers I had found (including you Scot) who broadened my outlook and challenged many of my own beliefs and misconceptions about our faith.
You asked, “What do the deconstructors want instead of what they’ve got now?” I think they want a consistent, genuine faith with people of like-minded beliefs. They want a place to belong that embraces Jesus as Jesus, and not the white middle class Jesus of American Christianity. But because of the push-back they get from the American Church, many are leaving the faith all together.
You asked, “So, what does REconstruction look like on the other side of this DEconstruction?” I think the answer is reformation.
I believe we can learn from those who have gone through deconstruction, see the holes in our beliefs and practices, and look to our Lord to change us into better images of him.