The Sophia Society Blog
You Don’t Have To Be Good
If there was a poet laureate of the deconstruction community, it would be Mary Oliver.
A Necessary Death
Deconstruction is a natural part of the cycle of spiritual renewal. And this cycle, like the cycle of the seasons, requires the death of the old before something better can germinate, take root, and grow in its place
Recovering From Evangelicalism
There is a direct link between the recovery community and the exvangelical community, and that link is trauma.
Deconstructing Faith, Friends, and Family
Sometimes the most oppressive, controlling, and domineering forces in life are close friends and family, or at least the folks who knew you when.
Your Guide to Faith Deconstruction
Have you ever just wanted a roadmap or guide to deconstruction? Here’s some help.
Do I Stay Christian?
At some point in your faith deconstruction journey, you are going to have to ask the big question: Do I even stay Christian?
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.
Who Killed Jesus? A Palm Sunday Reflection
God did not kill Jesus. Jesus was killed by law and order allied with religion.
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…
Making Sense of the Bible Post-Deconstruction
I’ll admit, I (Gary Alan) really don’t like playing board games with my kids. Cards? Yes. Movie nights? Absolutely. But board games? Pass. But with summer comes more time…
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…
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…
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…