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Dispatches: Deconstructing Santa Claus

On By Danél F. GriffinIn DispatchesLeave a comment

This exvangelical deconstruction of Santa Claus comes courtesy of Baptist Accountabilty co-founder Megan South Benninger (read her story here). This fascinating exploration reminds me of the "deconstruction" essays I wrote for grad school in which I searched for the historical roots of Dracula and Frankenstein. Really fascinating stuff, to find the kernel of truth in …

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Exvangelical Musings: Keeping Christ In Christmas — An Exvangelical’s Holiday Benediction

On By Danél F. GriffinIn Exvangelical Musings1 Comment

For many of us in the exvangelical and deconstruction communities, navigating the holidays can be a very tricky and even triggering time. Even though it is considered to be a season in which we are expected to be giving off the perpetually positive vibes of holiday cheer – “peace on Earth, good will toward men,” …

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