Shawn Patrick Connelly posts on Substack under the title, "Drink Wisely." On May 13, Connelly posted a thoughtful, lengthy essay entitled, "I Was Wrong About Barack Obama." In this analytical piece, Connelly reflects on his evolving perceptions, as a white US-American Evangelical, on various public matters--particularly on his views of Barack Obama (in comparison to Donald Trump). Among other important points, Connelly describes "what ideological deconstruction feels like from the inside: not a dramatic awakening but a gradual and uncomfortable recognition that the map you were handed does not match the territory you’ve been walking through."
Because the post received unprecedented feedback, Connelly posted a follow-up piece, "The Cave Writes Back." I commend both pieces for your careful consideration.
Comments welcome--but only after reading both pieces. Thank you.
Good articles here - deconstruction of any belief system is not a destination. It seems all anyone is focused on these days in faith and politics is why the other side is wrong. can we just get back to loving Jesus and not being jerks to each other?
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading Connelly and for commenting. Certainly efforts to understand others (particularly other followers of Jesus), rather than focusing on proving them wrong, is in order these days. Thanks again.
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