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pinto

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7. Sisterhood - good example. I found the "family" tag a really positive piece of my life.
Sun Apr 7, 2013, 04:20 PM
Apr 2013

I think we all want to be a part of something, at some level, in some realm. And that may be any number of somethings. Religiously, socially, culturally, etc. Doesn't deny differences or diversity, just recognizes that we may sit in different seats but we're all on the same plane.

(blatant pop music aside) "We are family" by Sister Sledge was a huge gay bar dance hit in its day. Not sure how it related to feminism, per se, but it sure resonated among gay guys...



It sounds like it could be an interesting series. Jim__ Apr 2013 #1
Me, too. It's such a diverse group in so many ways, cbayer Apr 2013 #2
I had never thought of the advantage / disadvantage balance before. Interesting premise. pinto Apr 2013 #3
Patheos is a good site, imo. cbayer Apr 2013 #4
There may be a common thread in all this - belonging. However tenuous that may be. pinto Apr 2013 #5
I have noticed that some atheists talk in the first person plural cbayer Apr 2013 #6
Sisterhood - good example. I found the "family" tag a really positive piece of my life. pinto Apr 2013 #7
I remember the significance this song had during the days of sorrow. cbayer Apr 2013 #8
The idea of "status inconsistency" was interesting. goldent Apr 2013 #9
I guess I'm not clear what you mean skepticscott Apr 2013 #10
Some atheists would say that societal privilege comes with religion, specifically Christianity, goldent Apr 2013 #12
The very privileged okasha Apr 2013 #13
Perception and context may be a part of the picture, as well. pinto Apr 2013 #14
Have you ever read Ursula K Le Guin's "Those Who Walk Away From Omelas"? Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2013 #18
That's an interesting theory. cbayer Apr 2013 #11
Atheists do not have "beliefs" Zoeisright Apr 2013 #15
He interviewed self-identified atheists. Whether there is a belief system or just a shared cbayer Apr 2013 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author LostOne4Ever Apr 2013 #17
I always thought that the book "The God Delusion" was the epitome of a sensational title. kentauros Apr 2013 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author LostOne4Ever Apr 2013 #20
Okay, thanks for the additional info :) kentauros Apr 2013 #21
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