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In reply to the discussion: It Stands to Reason, Skeptics Can Be Sexist Too [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)90. No, I do not and have never said such a thing.
In fact, I think the average atheist may be less likely to be sexist.
But that's not the issue. The issue is that groups that are based on being affirming and promoting further acceptance of atheists are having some problems with it and that those that are complaining are meeting up with some outrageous hostility.
It's a problem that needs to be recognized, addressed and fixed in order for these organizations to reach some of their stated goals.
Same is true of almost all male dominated organizations, including religious ones.
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Sorry, you can't stereotype people whose only common trait is non-belief in superstition.
beam me up scottie
Oct 2012
#83
Your support of marriage equality (or lack of it) affects people I know and love.
beam me up scottie
Oct 2012
#41
It's impossible if your goal is to change the topic from sexism among skeptics to stereotypes and
rug
Oct 2012
#53
The phrase "sexism among skeptics" is an attempt to stereotype non-believers.
beam me up scottie
Oct 2012
#58
And what a picture-perfect example of sowing discord in this forum it is.
beam me up scottie
Oct 2012
#66
Really? Posting an article from a woman atheist describing the sexism she encountered?
rug
Oct 2012
#68
Perhaps you can find an article describing sexism among non-freckled people.
beam me up scottie
Oct 2012
#70