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LONG ASS POST AHEAD. I had so many thoughts about this situation as someone who lived deep in evangelical culture for 20 years. This has also happened a handful of times since I have been on bookstagram and I have continued to see similar patterns pop up (both in the rhetoric used by Christian and in the response they receive).

I grew up extremely religious and I hurt people because of my bigoted beliefs. I was small-minded, judgmental, and self-righteous. It took time for me to untangle from that environment and it was because of amazingly patient and knowledgeable people in my life who allowed me to ask questions and slowly break out of the toxic beliefs that I was taught. When I see these people I see the person that I was as a teenager and I know where they’re coming from and why they are that way. I hope this may shed some light on how these people operate and give you permission to not engage or feel the need to fight them (because trust me, I am so easily rage baited, especially by evangelicals). 

There’s been a good amount of anti-religious content lately (with this + my Easter post) but I am not anti-Christian. I still resonate with a lot of aspects of the faith I was raised in, but ultimately I needed to step away because of the completely disgusting and unacceptable way that modern Christianity in the West is being used as a tool of colonialism and imperialism rather than a tool for liberation as it was in its early days. If you are a Christian and you are respectful and loving of everyone in the way that Jesus was, you are welcome on my page. 

If you read any of this, thank you so much. Please feel free to leave your own thoughts and perspectives in the comments. My DMs are always open as well!!!
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Full credit for this idea goes to @reading.andrew!

Let us all combat hate with love ❤️
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This post is my TBR walk of shame, because @reading.andrew did it too, I thought it could be a nice way to redeem myself by sharing some of the books that have been sitting on my shelves for just a tiny bit too long, but I can explain myself for all of them your honour, I swear I have very good alibis 😇

But really, I know we all have the same affliction here sooo please plead guilty with me and share which book has been waiting on your shelves for the longest time 🫣

#booksbooksbooks #booklover #bookshelf #booksta #bookstagrammer #readmorebooks #tbr #fantasy #romantasy #historicalfiction #contemporaryromance #bookishlife
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Good afternoon Bookstagram - what a glorious end of summer day we’re having today. It really makes a difference when the sun is shining ☀️
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I’ve seen tons of #beetlejuice book stacks around so after seeing @bookish_beci one I thought I’d have a go myself.
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It’s not quite as bright as some of the others but it’ll do! I loved the original film although I’ve not seen it in so long so I hope I get round to seeing the new one! 💚💜🤍💚💜
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I’ve tagged a few in case you fancy having a go too ☺️
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#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #ukbookstagrammer #ukbookstagram #books #bookaddict #bookphotography #bookphoto  #bookish #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #booklover #booklife #readersofinstagram #readingtime #readinglife #readinglove #readingaddict #essexreaders #bookstack #bookstackchallenge
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Good morning Bookstagram - I hope you’re enjoying the bank holiday weekend if you’re in the UK? I’ve had a great weekend so far and topping it off by going to Dover Castle today 🏰
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Yesterday @book_lover_kent tagged me in an #alliterationstack so of course I was right on the case and got searching! I was actually surprised that it was a bit tougher than I expected trying to find some on my shelves!
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As usual I’ve tagged a few accounts who might like to join in 🥰
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#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #ukbookstagrammer #ukbookstagram #books #bookaddict #bookphotography #bookphoto  #bookish #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #booklover #booklife #readersofinstagram #readingtime #readinglife #readinglove #readingaddict #essexreaders #bookstack #bookstackchallenge #alliteration #bankholiday #bankholidayweekend
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Good morning Bookstagram - another day another #bookstackchallenge !
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Yesterday @book_lover_kent tagged me in her post about titles that could be manuals. So before work I had a good rummage around and this is what I’ve come up with.
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All are on my #tbr as usual! (I don’t tend to keep the books I’ve read) any favourites here?
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I’ve tagged a few accounts who might like the challenge ☺️
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#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #ukbookstagrammer #ukbookstagram #books #bookaddict #bookphotography #bookphoto  #bookish #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #booklover #booklife #readersofinstagram #readingtime #readinglife #readinglove #readingaddict #essexreaders #bookstack #bookstackchallenge
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