Coffee, Tea and Spirituality

Intellectual, respectful discussion on spiritual topics. Topics for 7/19: "Faith deconstruction is the systematic taking apart of one’s belief system for examination. Deconstruction means confronting hard questions triggered by grievous experiences that a believer has suppressed for years, forcing them to finally deal with the doubts and concerns that have always been there, lurking in the shadows.” Mark Hackett

What things typically prompt someone to deconstruct the spiritual or religious beliefs that they had previously embraced? What are some potential benefits of engaging in this kind of deconstruction process? Might there be any downside? How does one judge which beliefs should be retained and which should be abandoned or modified?