deconstruction

Asked if the controversy over Christians deconstructing their faith was on his mind when he wrote the song, Wickham responded, “yes, 100 percent.” Although the song doesn’t directly reference deconstruction, that is part of the backstory, he said.

A new survey from Lifeway found that just 36 percent of Protestant churchgoers said they were familiar or very familiar with “the concept of an individual deconstructing their faith in which they systematically dissect and often reject Christian beliefs they grew up with.”

Award-winning singer and songwriter Matt Maher says the trend of Christians walking away from God can be partially blamed on believers not growing in their faith as they age.

Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae is promoting a nuanced view of the deconstruction movement, asserting it can be spiritually beneficial if Scripture remains the foundation in order to rid one’s life of “unhealthy ideas and practices.”

In a recent interview with The Christian Post, members of the Christian rock band Kutless addressed various topics, including early criticisms of the band for playing rock music, the 20th anniversary of the release of their debut album and the recent trend of deconstructionism in the church.

An overwhelming majority of American pastors are familiar with the concept of deconstruction, and one-fourth of those pastors say they know of attendees who have deconstructed, according to a new Lifeway Research survey.

Samuel Rodriguez, the pastor of New Season Worship in Sacramento, California, told his congregation in his most recent sermon that there are “powerful forces” creating an “atmosphere of deconstructionism, anarchy, chaos and relativism” that is trying to “change” the truths about God.

Skillet's John Cooper says it's time for Christians to "declare war" on the deconstruction movement and teach the younger generation about the "basic principles" of the faith, saying the church has done a poor job of discipleship.

Two-time Grammy Award-nominated Christian rapper Brady “Phanatik” Goodwin recently confirmed the rumors that he is no longer a Christian. In a 24-minute video, the singer publicly renounced Christianity after years of harboring doubts about the faith.

Pastor Matt Chandler of the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, recently came under fire on social media for his comments on people who deconstruct their Christian faith.