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You're using a huffpost article about an episode of a satirical comedy show to prove discrimination. An article that contains the quote: "However, Cheatham sai
by BobbyJo 4y ago
You're using a huffpost article about an episode of a satirical comedy show to prove discrimination. An article that contains the quote:
"However, Cheatham said she doesn’t think this means Christians ― particularly conservative Christians ― are being persecuted for their beliefs."
That is a poor basis for believing widespread, asymmetrical, discrimination is happening. I would honestly take an anecdote over that.
- fragmede 4y agoI'm using to prove that the allegation, that people are careful being 'out' as a Christian' exists, not to prove that the religious discrimination, which would be illegal, exists. Your point is that it couldn't possibly exist because you've never even heard of such a thing. I'm saying that it's entirely possible for it to exist, because everyone else seems to have heard of it to the point that a popular TV chose to lampoon it.
- BobbyJo 4y ago> Your point is that it couldn't possibly exist because you've never even heard of such a thing. Oh, sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. The point I was trying to make was not that it doesn't exist, but that it's not widespread and not significant enough to worry about. It exists, but I don't believe being Christian today is like being gay or black in 1990. You're more likely to be discriminated against for your height than your religion at this point.
- fragmede 4y agoYes I did get the wrong impression. So glad we could clear that up!
- Dig1t 4y agoThe point is that it was satirized in the show. Generally satire mocks or exaggerates something that actually happens in real life.