08 Jul 2018, 9:19 am
Campin_Cat wrote:
Twilightprincess wrote:
Campin_Cat wrote:
Twilightprincess wrote:
Another issue is religion. I was raised fundamentalist, though, so my emphasis on this is probably greater than it needs to be.
Could you please explain what you mean, here? Do you mean your emphasis on religion, when discussing feminism, is greater than it needs to be? Just curious.....
Yeah. I grew up in a fundamentalist religion that is pretty lousy as far as women are concerned: men are the head of the household, women should be in subjection to men, only men are allowed to hold positions in the church, a woman should only leave her husband in cases of “extreme physical abuse,” and I could go on, but I’ll stop now because I’m getting pissed off.
I put such an emphasis on religion because of the extreme one I was raised in. However, I think a lot of religions are based on misogynistic texts, so they probably still have, at least some, subtle sexism at their core. But once again, it’s not as big of a deal to most people as it is to me since my situation was more extreme.
Did I answer what you were asking? If not, let me know. I have a bit of a headache and am not thinking especially clearly.
No----but, on second look, I didn't word it right..... What I'm wanting to know, is HOW do you emphasize religion? Religion, good or bad? Are you still religious? I'm thinking you're not, since you said you were getting pissed-off, just writing about it.
I empasize it by talking about it when I’m discussing feminism with someone. I’ve also written papers about it in women’s studies courses in college.
I wouldn’t say I’m religious, but I like to explore my spiritual side through yoga and meditation. I’m just an all around hippie.
