"Intelligent, outspoken, and heterodox congregants find themselves labeled as troublemakers and behavior problems." Not a situation I would willingly submit to, especially in my free time on a Sunday morning. I think a schism would be more effective than trying to deprogram the brainwashed, especially now that they have Trump as their nemesis. Heterodox meet-ups?
I am doing exactly this, in my congregation—presenting different perspectives, encouraging inquiry and curiosity.
Will report back next month to let you know how it’s going.
"Intelligent, outspoken, and heterodox congregants find themselves labeled as troublemakers and behavior problems." Not a situation I would willingly submit to, especially in my free time on a Sunday morning. I think a schism would be more effective than trying to deprogram the brainwashed, especially now that they have Trump as their nemesis. Heterodox meet-ups?