7 Myths and Realities about Deconstructing Christianity
#3: Deconstructing Christians may go to Hell; We are not God
Much of the criticism of Christian “deconstruction” stems from misunderstanding what it is, its motivations, and its processes.
To deconstruct faith is to interrogate one’s beliefs and determine which to still believe, which to discard, which to change, and why.
Here are 7 myths and realities about people who deconstruct their Christian faith.
Myth #1: They want to deconstruct
Many people think Christians who deconstruct their faith want to do so. They assume questioning one’s beliefs stems from wanting to change those beliefs so they can live a different, more sinful lifestyle.
Reality #1: Deconstruction happens to you
Deconstruction happens to people. They encounter something they just can’t easily reconcile with their existing beliefs. Then they begin the long, difficult process of interrogating those beliefs.
For me, I couldn’t reconcile my wife’s chronic health challenges with my idea of God. The situation put the “problem of evil” in stark relief, and I had to begin investigating and reconsidering my beliefs.
