Pastors Fellowship on How to Handle the Deconstruction of Christianity

What is the deconstruction of Christianity? What does it mean when people say they are deconstructing their faith? How should we respond? The Reformed Baptist Network's Pastors Fellowship met online on May 30, 2024 to discuss how to handle the deconstruction of Christianity.

[@nuttysquirrel8816]

*Why do you believe the Bible is true?*
Voddie Baucham would answer, _”because the Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written down by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. They report to us supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophecies and claim that their writings are divine rather than human in origin.”_ Then he just looks at his congregation as their eyes gloss over. That answer isn’t going to be good enough for some people, which leads them to turn to other sources like Dr Richard Carrier, Dr. Bart Ehrman, and Dr. Robert Price. Though I'm sure you know who they are, these are Bible Scholars and historians whose answers will directly contradict Pastor Baucham’s answer.

[@DougMcMinn-ri7fo]

It’s been my observation that ALL doctrinal error arises from 22:24 an unbelief in the doctrine of original sin. When a person doesn’t know the evil of their own heart ( Jer 19:9) they start relying on that fault heart and all manner of sin becomes less and less offensive hence Heb 6 comes into play and the declarations of Rom 1 are denied. He who endured shall be saved 😊

[@DougMcMinn-ri7fo]

Typos 22.24 no idea Jer 19.9 is 17.9 - sorry

[@nuttysquirrel8816]

Great topic, thanks for sharing. Respectfully, I think you Christians need a Paradigm shift. Apologists, pastors, and advocates for the Christian faith always tie _”deconstruction”_ to _”Jock Derrida.”_ The vast majority of deconstruction testimonies I’ve listened to never mention this person. I never heard of him until Apologists and pastors brough his name up. It’s as though Christians blame Derrida for people leaving the faith.