RE: Differences from societal norms
November 14, 2016 at 3:03 am
(This post was last modified: November 14, 2016 at 3:04 am by Bob Kelso.)
(November 13, 2016 at 9:12 am)robvalue Wrote: Each society develops, over time, an idea of what is and isn't "acceptable". This isn't written down anywhere; it just represents a mix of opinions at any given time. These are the norms of a society.
So my question is this: in what ways do your own ideas differ from the society you are currently in? How closely do you feel attuned to it? What do you think should be viewed more favourably, and what do you think deserves more scorn?
I feel attuned to my atheism, not by choice and not to be edgy, but because of the area I live in. Here in Tennessee people speak about religion quite regularly, especially in the medical field, and it makes it quite obvious that I'm outside the norm in that area here. Frankly I think being an atheist should be viewed with more favor, not in the sense that it's better but to bring it up to the same level of respect people show Christians really. If that makes sense.
What deserves more scorn? Many things in my opinion, but if I had to single one thing out I'd say the obsession over race. It's become acceptable to identify so closely with one's race that it consumes their personality -making them boring and adversarial to others- and frankly I think it's ridiculous.