This is so good Colette. I have been noticing lately the few who do this well- holding that space between telling truth about history/reality and holding onto the goodness of faith. As I have begun to be honest about my doubts and questions it has unleashed a lot of anger and skepticism. I dont think this is a bad thing in general but I am finding it hard to navigate. I know I too have been complicit in systems and theologies that are harmful. This conversation helps- to reframe this disruption as an opportunity for healing
Very interesting observations. I've been reading up on your blog because I am listening to Church of the Wild and discovered that Wild Church Portland is meeting in my (relative) area. I hope to come down for the next service. So far what I have been reading here and in that book is all hitting home strongly for me. On a different note, I want to give you a heads up that your keyboard appears to have autocorrected LDS to LSD in all but one spot. Unless that was on purpose to throw off algorithms or something.
I love the “both and” you hold space for in this piece, friend. Sure, some may deconstruct and lose their faith, but I think many deconstruct to find richer faith buried underneath the religious rouble.❤️
This is so good Colette. I have been noticing lately the few who do this well- holding that space between telling truth about history/reality and holding onto the goodness of faith. As I have begun to be honest about my doubts and questions it has unleashed a lot of anger and skepticism. I dont think this is a bad thing in general but I am finding it hard to navigate. I know I too have been complicit in systems and theologies that are harmful. This conversation helps- to reframe this disruption as an opportunity for healing
Very interesting observations. I've been reading up on your blog because I am listening to Church of the Wild and discovered that Wild Church Portland is meeting in my (relative) area. I hope to come down for the next service. So far what I have been reading here and in that book is all hitting home strongly for me. On a different note, I want to give you a heads up that your keyboard appears to have autocorrected LDS to LSD in all but one spot. Unless that was on purpose to throw off algorithms or something.
I love the “both and” you hold space for in this piece, friend. Sure, some may deconstruct and lose their faith, but I think many deconstruct to find richer faith buried underneath the religious rouble.❤️