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The Original Theobros: A Holy Tuesday Meditation
Christianity, Faith, Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 4/12/22 Christianity, Faith, Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 4/12/22

The Original Theobros: A Holy Tuesday Meditation

Jesus embodied a form of faith unfathomable to fundamentalism. He understood the more you know, the more you don’t know. The looser your grip on right and wrong, the greater your grasp of transformative wisdom.

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Who Killed Jesus? A Palm Sunday Reflection
Christianity, Faith, Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 4/10/22 Christianity, Faith, Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 4/10/22

Who Killed Jesus? A Palm Sunday Reflection

God did not kill Jesus. Jesus was killed by law and order allied with religion.

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How to Deconstruct Your Faith Like the Mystics
Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 6/28/21 Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 6/28/21

How to Deconstruct Your Faith Like the Mystics

Faith deconstruction is nothing more, and nothing less than finding out for yourself what is true. It is finally having the courage to listen to that still small voice inside your heart that…

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11 Books to Read If You’re Deconstructing Your Faith
Deconstruction Melanie Mudge 5/28/21 Deconstruction Melanie Mudge 5/28/21

11 Books to Read If You’re Deconstructing Your Faith

If you’re going through a time when you’re unsure of what you believe, welcome! You’re in good company here. This is a community of people from all faith backgrounds who…

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Understanding Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse
Deconstruction, Christianity, Religion Gary Alan Taylor 5/4/21 Deconstruction, Christianity, Religion Gary Alan Taylor 5/4/21

Understanding Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse

Spiritual abuse and the ensuing religious trauma aren’t tied to any particular religion, but more fundamentalist expressions of faith are breeding grounds for abuse.

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Religious Trauma Is Real Trauma
Religion, Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 4/29/21 Religion, Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 4/29/21

Religious Trauma Is Real Trauma

It’s easy to think, “Gosh, my trauma is only spiritual in nature, so it’s not that bad.” Or “Other people have experienced much worse, so what do I have to complain about?” But religious trauma is real trauma.

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What Is Faith Deconstruction?
Christianity, Faith, Deconstruction Melanie Mudge 3/7/21 Christianity, Faith, Deconstruction Melanie Mudge 3/7/21

What Is Faith Deconstruction?

Depending on what circles you run in, the word “deconstruction” may be terrifying, trendy, or a complete mystery. In evangelical and fundamental Christian circles, deconstruction is…

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Faith Deconstruction 101
Liminal Spaces, Faith, Deconstruction Melanie Mudge 2/2/21 Liminal Spaces, Faith, Deconstruction Melanie Mudge 2/2/21

Faith Deconstruction 101

Do you remember your first “doubt” or “big question” about life, faith, or the world? Do you remember how you responded to it? Did you keep it to yourself? Did you bring it up to…

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When Spiritual Deconstruction Leads to Spiritual Homelessness
Faith, Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 10/17/20 Faith, Deconstruction Gary Alan Taylor 10/17/20

When Spiritual Deconstruction Leads to Spiritual Homelessness

Sometimes the most oppressive, controlling, and domineering forces in our spiritual journey of deconstruction are close friends and family.

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