This term seems to be popping up more and more lately, usually (in my experience) with regards to Christian Music Artists who have left the faith.
I have watched several podcasts on this, and they usually feature a once well known Christian Artist who, after reflecting on the religion he/she knew growing up, decided they didn't believe that anymore.
On the contrary, I have seen several accounts where somebody "deconstructs" their faith "in a good way" -- like looking at what they were taught growing up, comparing it with Scripture, and tossing out some of the "tradition" and "religion" aspects, but becoming stronger in the faith.
It appears that the difference (and I'm still examining this) is....
The "bad" deconstruction seems to be more about looking at the Bible and deciding there are parts that are troublesome, so those must be discarded - kind of using one's own "moral compass" to determine what's "true".
The "good" deconstruction seems to be more about looking at "what I grew up with", comparing it to what the Bible actually says, and ending up being stronger in the faith.
Just some initial observations.
I have watched several podcasts on this, and they usually feature a once well known Christian Artist who, after reflecting on the religion he/she knew growing up, decided they didn't believe that anymore.
On the contrary, I have seen several accounts where somebody "deconstructs" their faith "in a good way" -- like looking at what they were taught growing up, comparing it with Scripture, and tossing out some of the "tradition" and "religion" aspects, but becoming stronger in the faith.
It appears that the difference (and I'm still examining this) is....
The "bad" deconstruction seems to be more about looking at the Bible and deciding there are parts that are troublesome, so those must be discarded - kind of using one's own "moral compass" to determine what's "true".
The "good" deconstruction seems to be more about looking at "what I grew up with", comparing it to what the Bible actually says, and ending up being stronger in the faith.
Just some initial observations.
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