Recs if you like Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation...

Fiction and non-fiction that examines how the Christian cultural hegemony and belief system has been co-opted as a tool of oppression and exploitation throughout history. Speculative works included, so long as the underlying narrative and commentary directly engages with some aspect of religious control as a primary theme. Always open to suggestions! (Please note that this List aims to critique Christianity as a worldwide institution, not to promote hate against individual practitioners)

learning is endless, and far too many people are being oppressed and subjected to violence in this world. just a list of books that shed more light on various marginalized folk from all over the world :) any recs are welcome!

white women have defined, upheld, and reified the white power movement in the US from day one. if you’re a white woman, this is your history.

these are primarily academic history, political science and philosophy books used for research during my MA in history. consequently they may be a bit dense and/or dry to the casual reader.

If you're looking to read something that will radicalize you...this is the list for you. Signed, your fave community organizer

Non-fiction titles which discuss a critical dismantling of what it means to be an evangelical Christian, especially with regard to the current political climate in the United States.

Books about how systems of inequality are constructed and maintained.

What's happening now in US politics and beyond didn't come out of nowhere. The roots of the Christian nationalist movement are very long; its strategies have been carefully crafted and patiently implemented for decades. This is a reading list to help increase awareness of the grievances, goals, and methods of right-wing evangelical/fundamentalist Christianity in its various factions.

SISTER LIST: Christofascists on Christofascism

a list of books to educate yourself on social and political topics

fuck 🧊 and borders in general. demilitarize our cities. free palestine.

I’ll exvangelize away here 🧐
A pile of non-fiction and memoirs helpful on the personal journey of deconstruction with all feels as well as critical reflections about (evangelical) fundamentalism, high control religion, Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS), Purity Culture, etc Deconstruction can be such a lonely journey, so I hope you’ll feel comforted by similar experiences! You’re not alone!

books to read on 4th of july and beyond. politics/history/social issues, let me know if you have any suggestions!

Nonfiction that'll blow your mind, especially if you grew up in the North American School System. Get ready to learn!

Nonfiction to read when you’re deconstructing your faith or seeking to understand why others have left religion. For novels exploring the topic, check out my list “Fiction with Themes of Religious Trauma”

Books to read before or after you read Yesteryear if you think the thoughts or ideas in the characters heads aren't realistic. Natalie is as loud as policies are in the United States.

Books that feature religious trauma, cults, or high control groups that I've read or are on my tbr

ecological feministical marxistical critical theoretical international

History repeats, and most of us need an education.

Includes classics on American history & contemporary looks at the many -ism’s that consume us. Some microhistories are also thrown in. See them as case studies.

This list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to comment other titles!

A primer for filling in the gaps school definitely missed.

This is a collection of brilliant books across many different topics that can shed light on a new perspective and expand your knowledge.