Book Review
This book addresses some of the reasons that Christians deconstruct and offers some new perspectives for people to consider rather than giving up faith in God altogether. For example, people can be hurt by a belief in hell, so they might deconstruct and reject traditional views of hell, while still having faith in God. Queer people experiencing rejection in the church is another big one. People are deconstructing a God who rejects LGBTQIA+ people and many are experiencing the embrace of the inclusive God.
Thomas and Tripp delve into topics like science, Christian nationalism, the problem of pain and suffering, church abuse etc. They also talk about the role the Bible has played and what role it might play now as we reconstruct Christianity or faith. They discuss the human search for purpose, meaning, and relationship, and describe an open and relational theology that emphasizes a God of love (amipotent) who is not in control of everything that happens (omnipotent).
This book is an excellent companion on the journey of deconstruction and reconstruction!
