Recs if you like Jesusland: Stories from the Upside Down World of Christian Pop Culture...
Deconstructing Evangelicalism
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.
(Ex) Religion and Cult Memoirs
Memoirs from people who either are or were in religious movements or cults of any kind. This is not anti-religion, and includes memoirs of people still in their religions, and I am ALWAYS looking for more - please offer suggestions.
Deconstructing & Exvangelical 🙏
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!
From saint to sinner: religious deconstruction
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”
salvation or snake oil?
Books that feature religious trauma, cults, or high control groups that I've read or are on my tbr
exvangelical reading list
books you might find helpful no matter where you are on your deconstruction path
