In recent days, evangelical Christianity has been disturbed by a series of defections and deconversions. Many prominent writers and leaders have given up on orthodox Christianity. Here are seven things to remember and do in the new age of apostasy: 1. We shouldn’t be surprised. In Matthew 24, when his disciples ask him about the signs of the end of the age, Jesus speaks of an increase in lawlessness that will cause “the love of many will grow cold.” (v12) But, of course, the pattern of Jesus’ own ministry bears out the same pattern. The same crowds that flocked to him ultimately turned away—and finally turned on him. Paul speaks similarly of…