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skepticscott

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10. I guess I'm not clear what you mean
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 06:07 PM
Apr 2013

by "lack of privilege" among atheists with regard to their religion. Can you elaborate?

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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