REVIEWS & NEWS
“The deconstruction of faith put in the spotlight” by John Longhurst (Winnipeg Free Press)
Book review by Paul Verhoef (The Banner)
“Faithful re-formation through deconstruction” by John Van Sloten (Christian Courier)
Book review by Elmer Thiessen (blog)
“The Christian Reformed Church is deeply divided over Trump” by Angela Reitsma Bick (Broadview)
“Coming Undone: The landscape of faith in polarized times” by Angela Reitsma Bick and Peter Schuurman (Faith Today)
Blessed are the Undone spotted in the wild.
You have heard that it was said, “We’ve always done it like this.”
But what if we’ve run aground, and the old ways are not working any longer?
You have heard that it was said, “Don’t ask questions. You’ll lose your bearings.”
But many people we’ve met have said going adrift can be a good break in a day’s paddle.
You have heard that it was said, “Speaking up about our failures will damage our witness.”
But research shows the opposite is true; it’s silence that will sink you.
You have heard that it was said, “The pews are empty. Nothing we do makes a difference.”
But you know adventurous risk-taking, like a bush-wacking portage, will bring you somewhere new.