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The god problem and women
Why do I not capitalize the word “god”? Because I do not honor the concept, i.e., I don’t believe. What I do believe, however, is that god — and its invention and application by men — is a very bad … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life, The god problem, War on women
Tagged fundamentalist religion, Orthodox divorces, orthodox Judaism, suppression of women
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I got issues: Why did people vote for Trump? Terror management
Reason Three Why Someone Might Have Voted for Trump: Terror Management Theory This one seems logical but doesn’t particularly excite me. Nor does it explain why some people can be driven to terror by a demagogic fool, a cartoon character. … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, The god problem
Tagged amygdala, conservatives brains, demagoguery, existential terror, terror management theory
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I got issues: with Betsy DeVos
When I use the word “issue,” I mean issue. Not problem. Nothing petty drives me nuts anymore, not when there’s so much large stuff abounding, but using the word “issue” in place of the word “problem” irritates me. So I’m … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life, The god problem, Trumpism
Tagged Betsy DeVos, Department of Education, DeVry College, First Amendment, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Jewish Orthodox schools, Julian Schmoke, separation of church and state
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