Deconstructing Deconstruction: A Critical Response to Joshua Ryan Butler's Four Causes

Nov 23, 2021

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Explore how systemic issues within the church contribute to the deconstruction movement as Mike Erre and Tim Stafford critically engage with Joshua Ryan Butler's article "The Four Causes of Deconstruction." Delve into deep conversations about church hurt, poor teaching, and how re-examining our faith can lead to a more authentic relationship with Jesus.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding Church Hurt Beyond Leadership Failures – Discover how deeper systemic problems and cultural misalignments contribute to church hurt and the deconstruction of faith.
The Impact of Poor Teaching on Believers – Learn how inadequate or harmful teachings have led to confusion, disillusionment, and the necessity for re-evaluating doctrinal beliefs.
Challenging the Desire to Sin Narrative – Examine the assumption that deconstruction stems from a desire to justify sin, exploring instead the sincere quest for genuine faithfulness to Jesus.
Navigating Deconstruction with Compassion and Community – Understand the importance of creating safe spaces within church communities for open dialogue, lament, and collective repentance.

Resources Mentioned:

"The Four Causes of Deconstruction" by Joshua Ryan Butler – [Link]
"Skeletons in God's Closet" by Joshua Ryan Butler – [Link]
"Jesus and John Wayne" by Kristin Kobes Du Mez – [Link]

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