Join us as we explore Psalm 102, an ancient prayer of profound suffering, and discover how its raw emotions echo the modern journey of faith deconstruction. Many leaving evangelicalism struggle with the image of a distant, punitive God, the fear of judgment, and the pain of religious trauma. The Psalmist's lament about God's 'indignation and wrath' can be deeply triggering for those who have experienced such fear in their faith.

In this talk, we dive into:

The progression from a 'shrunken, anxious world' (verses 1-11) to a 'wider perspective' and glimmer of hope (verses 12-22).

How voices like C.J. Cornthwaite, Jim Palmer, Rob Bell, and Kristi Burke articulate the struggles with traditional theology and church experiences.

Emanuel Swedenborg's liberating insights: Discovering God as pure Divine Love and Wisdom—incapable of anger or punishment—and understanding how hell is a chosen state, not divine retribution.

The crucial distinction between our 'words' for God and the 'meaning' we seek, and how embracing a spiritual understanding can bring profound comfort.

Finding peace with God, not just peace from God.

Moving beyond deconstruction towards a meaningful reconstruction of faith, grounded in love, compassion, and authentic living.

This message offers a compassionate lens for those healing from religious hurt and seeking a deeper, more loving understanding of the Divine. Whether you're actively deconstructing, curious about alternative Christian perspectives, or simply seeking a more expansive view of God, this video is for you.

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Psalm 102: Deconstructing Fear, Discovering Divine Love

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Psalm 102: Deconstructing Fear, Discovering Divine Love

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