Anti-Vax Christian Rocker Says He’s Much More Revolutionary Than Rage Against The Machine



Todd Neikirk is a New Jersey-based politics and technology writer.…
For many Conservatives, being anti-vax isn’t just about making an uninformed choice that puts them and their loved ones in danger, it is about them pushing back against the government. It’s a strange choice, of course, considering that Donald Trump wants all the credit for the shot being developed while he was in office.

Still, many anti-vaxxers have convinced themselves that they are doing something profound. Take John Cooper, for example. The leader of Christian rock band Skillet says his anti-vax beliefs make him more of a revolutionary than Rage Against the Machine.
Cooper said during a recent podcast, “What’s really weird to me is that I’ve been speaking out about my faith in Christ for a long, long time in the mainstream world. Now, let’s be honest — not everybody in the mainstream world is nuts about that. They don’t necessarily love hearing about Jesus, but they have always put up with me — some have supported me even. But I’ll tell you what: the most kickback I have ever received — ever — for my faith has been on my stance on vaccine mandates and mask mandates. It is as if I just — like the unforgivable sin.”
The ‘rock-star’ continued:
“So, a lot the bands, they just don’t know what to do … You’re in an entertainment industry that’s largely driven by social media and media at large. You’re not allowed to speak anything against… I mean, you’ve got Rage Against the Machine telling people that if they don’t get a vaccine… Rage Against the Machine has become the machine. It’s crazy. I’m, like, wait a minute — I’m the revolutionary here? I’m the revolutionary and Rage Against the Machine is just ‘government rock’ now.”
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Todd Neikirk is a New Jersey-based politics and technology writer. His work has been featured in psfk.com, foxsports.com, and PoliticusUSA. An avid pet lover, he has been known to contribute to Pet Lifestyles Magazine. He enjoys sports, politics, technology, and spending time at the shore with his family.
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