Edgar Rooke

I really see this in my own evangelical family. Because their litmus test for whether someone is credible is if that person confirms their religious beliefs, they end of listening to some ridiculously crazy people. It's why they believe so many stupid conspiracies!

Expect More Craziness from the Evangelical Christian Right It’s just going to get worse

My sister won’t trust a scientist unless he worships Jesus. That’s not discernment. That’s a loyalty test. And it’s why evangelicalism is spiraling into conspiracy and chaos. Read more in my latest Substack:

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Why Jesus Likely Never Had Twelve Disciples Unraveling the origins of the Disciples as a narrative construct

Jesus probably didn’t have twelve disciples. The number wasn’t history—it was theology. A symbol retrofitted into a story. My latest essay exposes how myth became memory, and memory became power. Free gift link on Medium: medium.com/deconstructi...

That is gonna cause generational trauma.

From Isaac to Jesus: Christianity’s Dark Legacy of Human Sacrifice How rewriting a story of child sacrifice altered our concept of God forever

GOD QUESTION: Would it have been wrong of God to ask Abraham to kill his son IF God hadn't stopped him before he could do the deed? (gift link)

The Relationship Delusion Why Christianity’s “personal Jesus” isn’t that special

“It’s not a religion, it’s a relationship.” If you’ve spent any time around evangelical Christians, you’ve heard this phrase. But here’s the uncomfortable truth that believers don’t want to examine: there’s nothing unique about this at all. I break it down in my latest essay. (free gift link)

The Two Faces of Christian Morality Why evangelical “hypocrisy” isn’t hypocrisy at all

We assume when people talk about morality, we’re all talking about the same thing. But, we’re not. There are actually two fundamentally different ways to understand what morality is for. Once you grasp this, a lot of evangelical behavior that seems baffling starts to make perfect sense. (gift link):

The Two Faces of Christian Morality Why evangelical “hypocrisy” isn’t hypocrisy at all

We assume when people talk about morality, we’re all talking about the same thing. But, we’re not. There are actually two fundamentally different ways to understand what morality is for. Once you grasp this, a lot of evangelical behavior that seems baffling starts to make perfect sense. (gift link):

Brilliant satire!

Congratulations on Your Vote for Hate and Higher Prices A satirical letter to my Trump-loving evangelical family about the true costs of their unwavering loyalty

To my dearest family,

Congratulations! You did it again. You went out there, voted your conscience, and really showed those liberals who’s boss. I have to say, it’s truly impressive how you can solve the high cost of living with a single ballot, just by doubling down on your love for God and guns.

Expect More Craziness from the Evangelical Christian Right It’s just going to get worse

The evangelical Christian worldview is limited to insiders' knowledge. Case in point, @edgarrooke.bsky.social's sister.
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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...

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

That sums it up nicely!

This explains why you can't reason with Evangelicals.

Thank you! I think so too.

The Two Faces of Christian Morality Why evangelical “hypocrisy” isn’t hypocrisy at all

There are two ways to view morality: as an internal compass or an external weapon. Until we recognize which one someone’s using, we’ll keep talking past each other—thinking we’re debating values when we’re actually speaking different languages. I break it down in my latest essay on Medium. Free link

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...

"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."

Expect More Craziness from the Evangelical Christian Right It’s just going to get worse

My sister won’t trust a scientist unless he worships Jesus. That’s not discernment. That’s a loyalty test. And it’s why evangelicalism is spiraling into conspiracy and chaos. Read more in my latest Substack:

Expect More Craziness from the Evangelical Christian Right It’s just going to get worse

Evangelical Christianity is spiraling—and taking democracy with it. As their grip on reality slips, their grip on power grows more dangerous. Here’s why the worst is yet to come (free gift link on Medium):

Great article on rethinking Paul's role in the creation of Christianity!

Rethinking Paul’s Credibility and the Origins of Christianity The secret origins of the world’s biggest religion

What if everything we think we know about Christianity's origins is wrong? Paul never intended to found a "Jesus religion." He was actually joining a massive Jewish apocalyptic movement expecting God's imminent takeover of the world. I break it down in my latest essay. Now available on Medium! Gift:

The Persistence of Denialism from Ancient Christianity to Modern Politics Failed Prophecies & Stolen Elections: Exploring the parallel role of denialism in two authoritarian cults: Trumpism and the Christian Church

When Jesus didn’t return, early Christians rewrote the story. When Trump lost, his followers did the same. Denialism isn’t new—it just keeps evolving. My latest essay connects the dots from ancient prophecy to modern politics. Read it here (gift link): open.substack.com/pub/edgarroo...

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:

Why Jesus likely never had Twelve Disciples Unraveling the origins of the Disciples as a narrative construct

Jesus probably didn’t have twelve disciples. The number wasn’t history—it was theology. A symbol retrofitted into a story. My latest essay exposes how myth became memory, and memory became power. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/edgarroo...

It's only going to get worse as Trump becomes more desperate. We must be ready!

This is so true! 👍

That's true.