Edgar Rooke

Edgar Rooke

@edgarrooke.bsky.social

Writer challenging the myths that shape religion and politics. Uncovering uncomfortable truths from the Bible to the ballot box.

10,155 Followers 20,418 Following 264 Posts Joined Nov 2024
1 week ago

Ya think???

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1 week ago

I'm open to evidence. Feel free to share.

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U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus Advocacy group reports commanders giving similar messages at more than 30 installations in every branch of the military

This is crazy and dangerous.

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1 week ago

I can totally relate to that.

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1 week ago

Yeah, I've begun to think that myself.

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1 week ago

It's a nice mental picture, and I don't want to take that away from you, but I think the truth was a little different.

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1 week ago

Bingo!

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1 week ago
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New essay, now on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/edgarroo...

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1 week ago

It's a bit of a relief actually. I do feel more welcome over here!

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1 week ago

Well, got my Facebook account banned with no chance to appeal.

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NEW ESSAY: Jesus was a failed apocalyptic cult leader and we shouldn’t hold him up as a good role model for our children.

I know that’s a provocative statement, so here is my reasoning... (free gift link): medium.com/deconstructi...

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8 months ago
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The Relationship Illusion Why Christianity’s “personal Jesus” isn’t that special

“It’s not a religion, it’s a relationship.”

That sounds profound—until you realize it’s just a relationship… with an imaginary friend. My new essay explores the psychology behind Christianity’s “personal Jesus” and why it’s not as unique—or divine—as believers think.
Read it free on Substack:

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7 months ago
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Evangelical Christians are floating off the planet in an information bubble they built themselves, and it's not going well. Read my latest essay on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/edgarroo...

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5 months ago

Brilliant satire!

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10 months ago

Good article. Very enlightening!

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1 year ago

The fight has only just begun!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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9 months ago

Now this is the kind of thing I've been talking about!

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1 year ago
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1 month ago

This was true when I wrote it and it's even more true now!

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3 weeks ago
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The Gospel of Control: How Christianity Prepares Its Followers for Authoritarian Rule

I'm honored that @shadowbannedmagazine.com reprinted my essay, "The Gospel of Control: How Christianity Prepares It's Followers for Authoritarian Rule". Read it and support Shadow Banned magazine. They're doing great work!

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NEW ESSAY: Jesus was a failed apocalyptic cult leader and we shouldn’t hold him up as a good role model for our children.

I know that’s a provocative statement, so here is my reasoning... (free gift link): medium.com/deconstructi...

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3 weeks ago

Thank you so much —It means a lot to be able to share your voice with our community! We have gotten great feedback on these essays!

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3 weeks ago
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The Gospel of Control: How Christianity Prepares Its Followers for Authoritarian Rule

I'm honored that @shadowbannedmagazine.com reprinted my essay, "The Gospel of Control: How Christianity Prepares It's Followers for Authoritarian Rule". Read it and support Shadow Banned magazine. They're doing great work!

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1 month ago

Exactly, institutionalized #Patriarchy, #Misogyny, and #Authoritarianism
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1 month ago

It's time to stop thinking about Christians as "the good guys" or Christianity as a "moral religion". It's never been that. It's always just been a PR facade to prop up an authoritarian ideology.

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1 year ago

Grew up under a fully psycho fundamentalist father ! You couldn’t speak to him unless spoken to . You couldn’t associate with ppl not in the church . I was 14 before I had a non Christian friend over . Xtians are isolated because exposure to education destroys the mythology they push as facts

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1 year ago

READ THIS!!!!!!!!
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7 months ago

"As more experts abandon evangelical Christianity, evangelicals lose access to expertise. As they lose access to expertise, they become more suspicious of experts in general. And as they become more suspicious of experts, they drive away the few remaining intelligent voices within their…movement."

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6 months ago

Christian groups increasingly lack smart people, so are forced to consult fools as their 'experts'.

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1 month ago

That's true. Welcome!

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