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To Go Forward, We Must Go Backward

April 1st, 2025 | 14 min read

By Ian Harber

To Go Forward We Must Go Backward — Ian Harber
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My first class in college was an introduction to fine arts. You could have easily renamed the class “Introduction to Beauty.” One day, our professor took us to the Dallas Museum of Art and gave a guided tour through the different eras and cultures on display. Our assignment was simple: Select one piece of art that captures our attention, study it for as long as necessary, take notes, and write a report on it. Amid all the sculptures, paintings, and installations, I found two that stood out.

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Ian Harber

Ian Harber is the Director of Communications and Marketing for Mere Orthodoxy. He is the author of the book, Walking Through Deconstruction: How To Be A Companion In A Crisis Of Faith (IVP '25). He has written for The Gospel Coalition, Mere Orthodoxy, RELEVANT, and more. Ian lives in Denton, TX with his wife and two sons.

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