The Telos of Deconstruction One of the main issues to consider whenever we are examining a movement such as deconstruction is to answer the question what is the telos or purpose it is trying to achieve? In order to obtain that comprehension, we need to look at the origins of a movement and analyze it in terms of what it definitionally says it seeks to do in the world. We … [Read more...] about What is The Purpose of Deconstruction?
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Is Deconstruction Driven By Evangelical Opposition To Science?
Young People Leaving The Church Towards the end of March, Christianity Today published a book review of an author’s work where they sought to harmonize evolution with the doctrine of original sin.1 Now, I have written against attempts to somehow change or synthesize the creation account of Genesis with evolution. Anyone wanting to study this area more should certainly follow … [Read more...] about Is Deconstruction Driven By Evangelical Opposition To Science?
How Should Believers Seek Answers From God?
The Proper Approach Recently, I have been spending a fair amount of time critiquing the deconstruction movement (see here, here, and here). While I firmly believe that deconstruction promotes far more than merely asking questions, I do also see that one thought many will probably have is to comprehend how we as believers seek to understand truth coming to God with sincere … [Read more...] about How Should Believers Seek Answers From God?
Deconstruction To Reconstruction: A Feelings Driven Journey
Ambiguous Definitions Relevant Magazine published an article seeking to guide those who have gone through the process of “deconstruction” as to what they should do now. They start out by discussing the hypothetic situation of their readers going through some sort of a questioning process around foundational worldview and spiritual issues. They state: “But now things are … [Read more...] about Deconstruction To Reconstruction: A Feelings Driven Journey
Should We Take A Synthesis Approach To The Deconstruction Movement?
Combining Oil And Water Imagine with me for a moment that you stroll over to your cabinet pausing to whip out a crystal-clear glass, you then head over to the fridge to grab some sparkling water. You add some ice cubes to the soothing liquid hoping to quench your thirst. Then, you hear the ringing of your phone in the background and hurriedly run to see who is calling. While … [Read more...] about Should We Take A Synthesis Approach To The Deconstruction Movement?