(December 17, 2014 at 3:38 am)Alex K Wrote: I agree that tribalistic behavior can be observed, the misogynists within atheism are quite visible, and some "leaders" are less than perfect to say the least. I don't think though that it is particularly useful to take the comparison with organized religion very far. What can one do? Speaking up against these things and trying to be a visible voice against bullying oneself I suppose.Alex, many religions are fairly tribalistic or deeply patriarchal to say the least. They humiliate and bully anyone different. I feel my comparison to organized religion is a fair one.
For now, I too feel speaking up is all I can do. I hope that has a slight impact.
