Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today we discuss the historical and theological development of the doctrine of the Trinity, as well as some potential questions it brings up for those in deconstruction.

Sources:

"What is the Folioque Controversy?" by Hope Bolinger

“What’s the Story behind the [Filioque Clause]?" by Tiffany Butler

“The Trinitarian Councils - Nicaea, Constantinople, and Ephesus" by Father Michael Van Sloun and Rebecca Omastiak

"Trinity"

"Trinity" by Dale Tuggy

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Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today we discuss how Christians think in varying ways about divorce.

Marriage Resources:

The Gottman Institute

Psychology Today (therapist locator)

Research Resources:

https://bibleproject.com/articles/divorce-bible-how-jesus-responded-debate/

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-get-divorce/

https://millcreekchristiancounseling.com/divorce-in-the-bible-7-scripture-verses-for-dealing-with-divorce/

https://baremarriage.com/2023/11/podcast-are-70-of-divorces-due-to-women-leaving-for-no-reason/

https://pilgrimscampfire.substack.com/p/divorce-remarriage-and-abuse

https://baremarriage.com/2023/11/are-70-of-divorces-really-caused-by-women-divorcing-frivolously/

https://www.brandeis.edu/now/2018/december/divorce-judaism-fishbayn%20.html

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/divorce-in-judaism#google_vignette

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/divorce-in-the-bible/

https://baremarriage.com/2024/11/is-divorce-and-remarriage-permitted-in-cases-of-abuse/

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/understanding-annulments/

https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2023/01/rules-of-orthodox-christians-on-marriage-divorce-and-remarriage

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Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today we discuss two common beliefs in Christianity about human relationship structures—complementarianism (based on a hierarchical structure of power and defined roles among spouses) and egalitarianism (based on equal power dynamics and fluidity in roles).

Resources listed:

Christians for Biblical Equality at cbeinternational.org

The Junia Project at juniaproject.com

The Marriage You Want by Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr. Keith Gregoire

Bare Marriage.com

Theses on Women in the Church at whatdoesthismean.net

Exploring the biblical theology of Christian egalitarianism at margmowczko.com

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