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Ever wonder why our culture is so patriotic, so invested in its flag rituals and pledges? Ever wonder why every sports event now has an Army or Navy advertisement attached? The book of Revelation is a deeply subversive critique on powerful militaristic empires. It is a peaceful protest against forces that use their powers to oppress, marginalize, take what isn’t theirs. This book, while widely misused and abused, actually has a great deal to say about our culture today.