Two Kinds of Deconstruction | | In recent years, I’ve heard more and more Christians talk about “deconstructing.” Sometimes deconstruction is a necessary, even healthy, process. Perhaps someone has grown up in a legalistic environment and they need to reexamine the faith they’ve inherited to determine what’s biblical and what’s merely cultural baggage. Other times, though, deconstruction can give way to cynicism and end with someone walking away from the faith entirely. What makes the difference? It often comes down to whether they keep talking to God or not. It’s a topic I explore in this article where I encourage people to “Keep Complaining to God. Just Don’t Ignore Him.” For further help with this subject, check out Dealing with Doubt. This 18-page resource is designed to help you address spiritual doubt in your own life and ministry, or to walk alongside another as they struggle with doubt. |
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| | | | | Dealing with Doubt When you're responsible for the spiritual guidance of others, admitting doubt can feel like admitting defeat. But doubt is not the enemy of faith. By learning to admit, address, and even embrace the most difficult questions, your ministry can more effectively reach the many who privately wonder the same things. Alister McGrath, Mark Buchanan, and more Read More |
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| | The Bulletin Reproach Carefully Harvard removes Claudine Gay, Republicans struggle as caucuses approach, and we’re all tired of being tired. Read More |
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