Blake Chastain
@brchastain.social
Author, Exvangelical & Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. Host: Exvangelical. Words: RNS, Religion Dispatches. Yes I have a newsletter. https://postevangelicalpost.com/about
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Blake Chastain
@brchastain.social
· Nov 11
Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back a book by Blake Chastain
A pioneer of the "exvangelical" movement examines how toxic right-wing beliefs took over American Christianity--and why people are leaving the church and speaking out against it With the rise of Trump...
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intro post for the Xiles - i'm the author of the book Exvangelical & Beyond; i'm the writer of The Post-Evangelical Post newsletter; i'm the host of the Exvangelical podcast. here's the link to my book: bookshop.org/a/11130/9780...
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New analysis of the Turin Strike Papyrus—a detailed account from 1157 BCE—shows how artisans building the royal tombs at Deir el-Medina staged a coordinated walkout after going 18 days without grain rations. tinyurl.com/29822yb2
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Collection online - The so-called “Strike Papyrus” written by Amunnakht
More than 4.000 of the approximately 40.000 objects in Museo Egizio’s collection are accessible here. All data are constantly updated, thanks to the continuous study and documentation of the objects.…
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December 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
New analysis of the Turin Strike Papyrus—a detailed account from 1157 BCE—shows how artisans building the royal tombs at Deir el-Medina staged a coordinated walkout after going 18 days without grain rations. tinyurl.com/29822yb2
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After this, federal agents tear gassed the public on their way out of Elgin, per our photographer who was present. The Feds tear gassed eight Chicago neighborhoods this fall and now a suburb.
In Elgin, ICE agents have been in a standoff with the community as they’re trying to arrest a man. Here’s an altercation between the feds and residents ending with arrest and pepper spray. Video from Sophia Peterson
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
After this, federal agents tear gassed the public on their way out of Elgin, per our photographer who was present. The Feds tear gassed eight Chicago neighborhoods this fall and now a suburb.
i have never been more interested in the coverage of a newspaper & more turned off by their relentless ads than by the Chicago Tribune neé Tronc
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
i have never been more interested in the coverage of a newspaper & more turned off by their relentless ads than by the Chicago Tribune neé Tronc
sometimes i find old memes i made that are still sadly relevant
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
sometimes i find old memes i made that are still sadly relevant
Two questions:
1. Did you eat grass on the playground as a child?
2. Do you enjoy matcha as an adult?
1. Did you eat grass on the playground as a child?
2. Do you enjoy matcha as an adult?
December 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Two questions:
1. Did you eat grass on the playground as a child?
2. Do you enjoy matcha as an adult?
1. Did you eat grass on the playground as a child?
2. Do you enjoy matcha as an adult?
what is the opposite of a working stiff? a working supple? that doesn't sound right but upon further thought neither did working stiff
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
what is the opposite of a working stiff? a working supple? that doesn't sound right but upon further thought neither did working stiff
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1,000 US evangelical pastors are in Israel this week on an Israel-backed tour to show support. It's being billed as the biggest trip of US Christian leaders ever, and reflects some evangelical leaders' concern that support for/focus on Israel is waning in their community 1/3
December 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
1,000 US evangelical pastors are in Israel this week on an Israel-backed tour to show support. It's being billed as the biggest trip of US Christian leaders ever, and reflects some evangelical leaders' concern that support for/focus on Israel is waning in their community 1/3
Play Shuffalo: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Can you make a longer word with each new letter?
www.newyorker.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:54 AM
the little ego boost i get when i finish a sunday crossword in under 30 minutes
a man wearing a hat says i 'm really kinda knowledgeable .
ALT: a man wearing a hat says i 'm really kinda knowledgeable .
media.tenor.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
the little ego boost i get when i finish a sunday crossword in under 30 minutes
Reza Aslan said my book is "[a]t once alarming and hopeful, this is a book that every American must read, regardless of religious affiliation," and my sales numbers indicate that every American has not in fact read the book yet www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747796...
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Reza Aslan said my book is "[a]t once alarming and hopeful, this is a book that every American must read, regardless of religious affiliation," and my sales numbers indicate that every American has not in fact read the book yet www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747796...
There’s something delightfully weird and still so practical about Lower Wacker. Do you hate driving downtown? Are you willing to traverse the underworld to avoid it? The signage is minimal and the lighting is haunted but the traffic flows
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
There’s something delightfully weird and still so practical about Lower Wacker. Do you hate driving downtown? Are you willing to traverse the underworld to avoid it? The signage is minimal and the lighting is haunted but the traffic flows
i’ve been experimenting with shortening ‘thanksgiving’ to ‘tgiving’ while jotting down notes. i’ll be honest i don’t like it either and will be abandoning the practice
November 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
i’ve been experimenting with shortening ‘thanksgiving’ to ‘tgiving’ while jotting down notes. i’ll be honest i don’t like it either and will be abandoning the practice
if you like lo-fi, there’s a good chance you dig instrumental music, so why not try some jazz. the genre is woven through american history and has led to all sorts of scenes around the globe. there’s so much to explore.
November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
if you like lo-fi, there’s a good chance you dig instrumental music, so why not try some jazz. the genre is woven through american history and has led to all sorts of scenes around the globe. there’s so much to explore.
Today is my last day of work at my current employer. After today I’ll be focusing for the first time on creative work and being the best spouse and parent I can be. I’m anxious in both senses of the word and glad to be entering into something new.
November 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today is my last day of work at my current employer. After today I’ll be focusing for the first time on creative work and being the best spouse and parent I can be. I’m anxious in both senses of the word and glad to be entering into something new.
I've struggled with self-esteem and self-doubt my whole life, but I've never thought that if I was a centibillionaire that I would ship a product with such specific glazing for me that I would put those esteem issues front and center for the whole world to see: www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Grok’s Elon Musk worship is getting weird
Elon Musk is as smart as da Vinci, fitter than LeBron James, and really good at drinking piss.
www.theverge.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I've struggled with self-esteem and self-doubt my whole life, but I've never thought that if I was a centibillionaire that I would ship a product with such specific glazing for me that I would put those esteem issues front and center for the whole world to see: www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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Huge @tinanguyen.bsky.social scoop: Trump is preparing to try and ban all state AI laws, going so far as having Brendan Carr’s FCC pull rural broadband funds from states that try to regulate AI www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Here’s the Trump executive order that would ban state AI laws
Trump is launching an all-out broadside against states with strict AI regulations.
www.theverge.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Huge @tinanguyen.bsky.social scoop: Trump is preparing to try and ban all state AI laws, going so far as having Brendan Carr’s FCC pull rural broadband funds from states that try to regulate AI www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
oh no, what a completely expected outcome
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/1…
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/1…
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
oh no, what a completely expected outcome
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/1…
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/1…
i don't know who needs to (not) hear this but this album is 20 years old music.apple.com/us/album/the...
The Mysterious Production of Eggs by Andrew Bird on Apple Music
Album · 2005 · 14 Songs
music.apple.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
i don't know who needs to (not) hear this but this album is 20 years old music.apple.com/us/album/the...
lots of interesting data here (h/t @gerardomarti.bsky.social): www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/how-big-is.... Looking at *why* doesn't factor into this, but it would surprise no one that I think the reach of conservative media (incl. evangelical media) is a factor.
How Big is the Political Divide Between Mainline Clergy and Laity?
I finally get to answer a frequently asked question
www.graphsaboutreligion.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
lots of interesting data here (h/t @gerardomarti.bsky.social): www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/how-big-is.... Looking at *why* doesn't factor into this, but it would surprise no one that I think the reach of conservative media (incl. evangelical media) is a factor.
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Political Gap Between Pastors & Pews
“Political partisanship of the average mainline pastor diverges significantly from the politics of the folks sitting in their pews.”
Ryan Burge analyzes recent PRRI data to highlight pervasive pattern in Mainline Christianity 👉 open.substack.com/pub/ryanburg...
“Political partisanship of the average mainline pastor diverges significantly from the politics of the folks sitting in their pews.”
Ryan Burge analyzes recent PRRI data to highlight pervasive pattern in Mainline Christianity 👉 open.substack.com/pub/ryanburg...
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Political Gap Between Pastors & Pews
“Political partisanship of the average mainline pastor diverges significantly from the politics of the folks sitting in their pews.”
Ryan Burge analyzes recent PRRI data to highlight pervasive pattern in Mainline Christianity 👉 open.substack.com/pub/ryanburg...
“Political partisanship of the average mainline pastor diverges significantly from the politics of the folks sitting in their pews.”
Ryan Burge analyzes recent PRRI data to highlight pervasive pattern in Mainline Christianity 👉 open.substack.com/pub/ryanburg...
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Really excited for the upcoming announcement of my two new Ai startups Project Frankenstein and Project Literally The Titanic
Jeff Bezos will be co-CEO of AI startup Project Prometheus
Jeff Bezos will be co-CEO of AI startup Project Prometheus
Jeff Bezos has a new job.
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Really excited for the upcoming announcement of my two new Ai startups Project Frankenstein and Project Literally The Titanic
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3 years to launch encrypted DMs, real loser energy over there at X
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
3 years to launch encrypted DMs, real loser energy over there at X
sorry but you can't say you 'flamed out and faded away' if you can arrange multiple glossy op-eds and profiles in prestige publications at the drop of a hat, please have an ounce of perspective
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
sorry but you can't say you 'flamed out and faded away' if you can arrange multiple glossy op-eds and profiles in prestige publications at the drop of a hat, please have an ounce of perspective