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
I totally understand being angry. It's a normal part of the process! The best way I know how to navigate through it all is to continue having conversations around the idea of reframing and learning to hold the tensions.
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.
Hi Jaclynn! First, thank you for the heads up about my auto-correct! Sometimes I just want to turn that stupid thing off! Second, it would be great to see you during our Wild Church Gatherings. Feel free to email me at colette@coletteeaton.com if you have any questions about the Wild Church in Portland.
Update: I won't actually get there this weekend. My partner surprised me with a backpacking permit. Probably now that summer is getting underway I may not be able to get out there for awhile, but WCP is on my list!
I hear you! I use "well" a lot and it's always changing it to "we'll" on me, which almost always makes no sense in context! As long as the event information on the website is accurate, I don't think I've got any questions right now, but if I do I will let you know!
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.❤️
So true! And sometimes even the good parts have been tainted and need their own kind of constructive regenerative care to be internalized as comforting again. I love seeing you holding so much space for that process, my dear!❤️
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
I totally understand being angry. It's a normal part of the process! The best way I know how to navigate through it all is to continue having conversations around the idea of reframing and learning to hold the tensions.
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.
Hi Jaclynn! First, thank you for the heads up about my auto-correct! Sometimes I just want to turn that stupid thing off! Second, it would be great to see you during our Wild Church Gatherings. Feel free to email me at colette@coletteeaton.com if you have any questions about the Wild Church in Portland.
Update: I won't actually get there this weekend. My partner surprised me with a backpacking permit. Probably now that summer is getting underway I may not be able to get out there for awhile, but WCP is on my list!
I hear you! I use "well" a lot and it's always changing it to "we'll" on me, which almost always makes no sense in context! As long as the event information on the website is accurate, I don't think I've got any questions right now, but if I do I will let you know!
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.❤️
Totally! That is beautifully said, friend. Much of deconstruction is digging out the good parts that have been buried.
So true! And sometimes even the good parts have been tainted and need their own kind of constructive regenerative care to be internalized as comforting again. I love seeing you holding so much space for that process, my dear!❤️