NakedPastor is the brand name of author and
cartoonist
A cartoonist is a visual artist who specializes in both drawing and writing cartoons (individual images) or comics (sequential images). Cartoonists differ from comics writers or comic book illustrators in that they produce both the literary and ...
David Hayward. Hayward started a blog called nakedpastor in 2006 and initiated his public analysis of religion, religious communities, and spirituality through his writings, art, and cartoons. Hayward was one of the first people (possibly the first) to start using the word
deconstruction
The term deconstruction refers to approaches to understanding the relationship between text and meaning. It was introduced by the philosopher Jacques Derrida, who defined it as a turn away from Platonism's ideas of "true" forms and essences w ...
in relation to faith. His work includes topics such as spiritual abuse,
faith deconstruction,
exvangelicals, Women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.
NakedPastor has published nine books, including his most recent book, ''Flip It Like This'', which was published in July 2022. NakedPastor is followed by many communities, including those of deconstructing, those who have left the faith altogether, and LGBTQ+ Christians. Although Hayward is known for his cartoons, he also creates other pieces of art, including watercolors.
Faith Deconstruction
NakedPastor claims to be the first to use the word
Deconstruction
The term deconstruction refers to approaches to understanding the relationship between text and meaning. It was introduced by the philosopher Jacques Derrida, who defined it as a turn away from Platonism's ideas of "true" forms and essences w ...
in relation to leaving the faith in 2008. In an online interview he stated "I was studying
Derrida at the time my belief system started to erode, and I co-opted the term because it sounded like a good way to describe the process I was going through. It’s not the slight changing of beliefs but basically the demolition of one’s belief system,” NakedPastor has written two books centered around deconstruction: ''The Lasting Supper: Letters for Deconstruction'' and ''Til Doubt Do Us Part: When Changing Beliefs Change Your Marriage''. Deconstruction is a growing phenomenon which has been spoken about by well known authors and speakers such as Tyler Huckabee,
Joshua Harris (who briefly offered a course on deconstruction) and
Marty Sampson
Martin W "Marty" Sampson (born 31 May 1979) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and former worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney. From the late 1990s until 2019 he featured on the United Live albums and was one of the origina ...
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Creating Healthier Spaces and Spiritual Freedom
Although many people think NakedPastor is a Christian encouraging people into the faith, he has openly stated that his goal is to make sure that every individual finds their own spiritual freedom in whatever that may seem fit.
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Bibliography
* ''Nakedpastor101: Cartoons by David Hayward'' (2011). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; ISBN 9781453898413
* ''Without a Vision My People Prosper'' (2011). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; ISBN 9781467920797
* ''The Liberation of Sophia'' (2014). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; ISBN 9781497524668
* ''The Art of Coming Out: Cartoons for the LGBTQ Community'' (2014). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; ISBN 9781500340988
* ''Questions Are the Answer: Nakedpastor and the Search for Understanding'' (2015). Darton, Longman & Todd, Limited; ISBN 9780232531886
* ''The Lasting Supper: Letters for Deconstruction'' (2016). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; ISBN 9781535100526
* La Liberación de Sofía (2017). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; ISBN 9781979504584
* ''Money Is Spiritual'' (2020). Independently Published; ISBN 9798636824886
* ''Til Doubt Do Us Part: When Changing Beliefs Change Your Marriage'' (2020). Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US; ISBN 9798663893749
* ''Flip It Like This!'' (2022). 1517 Media; ISBN 9781506484723
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