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goldent

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12. Some atheists would say that societal privilege comes with religion, specifically Christianity,

Reply to skepticscott (Reply #10)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 07:07 PM

Apr 2013

(even though Christians might not realize it) and atheists don't have that privilege.

So what I was trying to say is that if that if atheists on average have many societal privileges (race, gender, education) as the author claims, then the lack of the societal privilege that comes with religion might be viewed more seriously. As cbayer mentioned, an atheist without these privileges (e.g. non-white, not-male, no higher education) might view the lack of privilege of religion as not a big deal.

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Atheists in America – Part 1 [View all] cbayer Apr 2013 OP

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