I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Help! My Loved One Says I’m Toxic! | with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett
Jan 30, 2024
Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett discuss the challenges of deconstruction in relationships and offer advice on navigating conversations with loved ones. They explore the connection between deconstruction and critical theory, the motivation behind deconstruction, and the two types of questions people may ask. They also touch on the problem of giving up external authority and highlight resources like their book and the approach at Southern Evangelical Seminary.
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- The deconstruction movement views evangelical Christianity as oppressive and bypasses discussions about truth, focusing on power dynamics instead.
- Approaching relationships with loved ones who are deconstructing their faith requires sensitivity, understanding, and adapting the approach to each unique dynamic, setting boundaries, addressing underlying wounds, and maintaining a supportive presence.
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The Deconstruction Movement and Critical Theory
The deconstruction movement is compared to critical theory in terms of categorizing people as oppressors or the oppressed. Deconstructionists bypass discussions about truth, focusing on power dynamics instead. Critical theory assumes that evangelical Christianity is oppressive, thus rejecting reason as a tool of oppression. When encountering deconstructionists, it is helpful to recognize their worldview and the denial of truth. Pointing out the importance of truth and questioning harmfulness can provide a starting point for dialogue.
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