RE: A few points of conflict with Jackie L's (Eilonnwy) article.
October 25, 2010 at 1:06 am
(This post was last modified: October 25, 2010 at 4:11 am by Spectrum.)
Most atheists I've met are pro-equality. There's a difference in being religiously bigoted about equality, and saying "hey, life isn't fair but some of these societal norms are bullshit". I'm educated on the subject, but the fact is, if peopel of colour/female/etc. weren't picked on then some other group would be picked on (like disabled people, or redheads). I say equality for all, not just certain groups like blacks, latinos, women, homosexuals, bisexuals, etc. Focusing on all of them at once by teaching the philosopy of "you lack the perception to truly judge" is a much more efficient and holistic approach.
I know your article meant well Eilonnwy, but it's a bit too linear. How am I, a white, straight male, supposed to reach out to those groups you mentioned? I practice equality by treating all of them fairly, but should I really care about the demographics? If they don't decide to join the club of reason, then that's their fault.
I know your article meant well Eilonnwy, but it's a bit too linear. How am I, a white, straight male, supposed to reach out to those groups you mentioned? I practice equality by treating all of them fairly, but should I really care about the demographics? If they don't decide to join the club of reason, then that's their fault.
