Oct 4, 2021
Deconstruction is a word used frequently in regard to people who are 'deconstructing their faith.' Sometimes at the end of this process, people end up denying their faith altogether. Usually the first stop on this journey of deconstruction is 'Progressive Christianity.' In this episode, Scott breaks down some of the main drivers of the progressive Christian movement, and talks about how we equip ourselves to call others home by being immersed in scripture while simultaneously understanding our culture.
The four books referenced at the end of this episode:
Another Gospel? by Alisa
Childers
The Gathering Storm by Albert Muller
That Hideous Strength: How the West Was Lost by Melvin
Tinker
A Grand Illusion by David Young
1. Have you experienced the idea of “Deconstruction” in the way society views it today? Is there a sense of tension when you hear the ideas of Deconstruction and Progress in the same ideology
2. When you think of Progressive Christianity, do you feel uncertain what the Progression is actually moving towards? If not, reflect on what aspects of Christianity deserve or require a modern advancement. Is there anything?
3. Scott talks about two drivers behind the Progressive Christian movement: Having a seat at the cool kids table and the opportunity to have sex with someone who you’re not married to. How do those ideas strike you? Agree or disagree—and why?
4. Scott throws out that he doesn’t agree with the label of Progressive Christianity because it isn’t Christianity. Instead he calls it Progressive Spirituality. What are the pitfalls that Progressivity has opened to the Christian faith that can result in loss of Christianity and a movement toward general Spirituality?
5. Do you agree that compassion and concern for social justice which removes Jesus from the equation is a reflection of a doubt that Jesus is who He says He is? How do we advocate for these concerns while also reflecting that Jesus is who He says He is?
6. Do you share the idea that the most tolerant in society are typically the most intolerant?
7. Scott references Romans 1… what were your thoughts and how does it apply to the Progressive movement and the general worldview today?
8. Do you sense the issues that Scott references are occurring due to the breakdown of relational norms and standards? If so, how have you seen that in your day-to-day life?