Theology in the Raw S9 Ep966: Deconstruction, Progressive Culture, Emerging Church, and the Need for Missional Theology: Dr. Dan Kimball
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Transformative Power of Dialogue
- Dan Kimball shared a story of an atheist who publicly criticized their church but later engaged in a friendly, thoughtful conversation with him in a restaurant.
- This exemplifies the value of relational dialogue over email or social media conflicts to reduce hostility.
Deconstruction’s Theological Shift
- The nature of deconstruction has shifted from stylistic frustrations to deep theological and biblical criticisms.
- People now question foundational doctrines like atonement and divine violence, which demands thoughtful theological responses.
Compassionate Theological Counseling
- Address people's theological doubts by listening compassionately and exploring their sources of concern.
- Walk them through scripture to respond without abandoning core doctrines.