It's also funny that this work is the first thing you see when you walk into the house of two staunch atheists. I like to call myself a Jewish atheist. I was brought up Jewish and love the culture and traditions, but don't really see how any self-respecting female can believe in a monotheistic religion.
Ex-US president Jimmy Carter is batting for my team on this one. In Today's paper, in an article about why he is leaving the church after six decades he writes:
Respect, Jimmy!This view that women are somehow inferior to men is not restricted to one religion or belief. Women are prevented from playing a full and equal role in many faiths. Nor, tragically, does its influence stop at the walls of the church, mosque, synagogue or temple. This discrimination, unjustifiably attributed to a Higher Authority, has provided a reason or excuse for the deprivation of women's equal rights across the world for centuries.
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Someone challenged me today to start speaking about God in gender inclusive language to reflect the way I think on God.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2009/06/18/the_death_of_macho?page=0,0
Have you read this ms.meg?
Brilliant post, egalitarian Meg.
The printing of Vonnegut's Slapstick that I read a couple of years ago had an introduction in it that was a turning point for me about two things. It changed my perspective on both atheism and the midwest of the United States.
I thought for many years that I HAD to believe in God. Maybe it was being raised Catholic. But, I, for similar reasons to you, cannot work for that corporation.
And, I have found happiness as an atheist living in the bible-belt.
Thank you, Mr. Vonnegut.
And, thank you, Meg.
xx
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as a fellow jewish atheist, i say "amen" to this post.
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