Thanks for this, and a reminder to read your book! It's been on my list and I haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm in the midst of a comparatively minor cancellation attempt myself, and what it's made me realize is that I need to disentangle myself from leftist/progressive spaces. No matter what I say or do, some people will now label me…
Thanks for this, and a reminder to read your book! It's been on my list and I haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm in the midst of a comparatively minor cancellation attempt myself, and what it's made me realize is that I need to disentangle myself from leftist/progressive spaces. No matter what I say or do, some people will now label me "right-wing." I'm realizing those labels are increasingly losing any real meaning and people who are interested in what I have to say are going to read me regardless. But there's no point in trying to make myself palatable to true believers.
Interestingly, regarding your thoughts on religion, there's data that shows that people who have right-wing views are increasingly identifying as "Evangelical," despite not attending church or making any meaningful attempt to practice. In fact, some people of other faiths are now labeling themselves "evangelical" based on politics. Labels and fault lines between polarities have always shifted over time, but its weird to see it happening at such warp speed.
Thanks for this, and a reminder to read your book! It's been on my list and I haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm in the midst of a comparatively minor cancellation attempt myself, and what it's made me realize is that I need to disentangle myself from leftist/progressive spaces. No matter what I say or do, some people will now label me "right-wing." I'm realizing those labels are increasingly losing any real meaning and people who are interested in what I have to say are going to read me regardless. But there's no point in trying to make myself palatable to true believers.
Interestingly, regarding your thoughts on religion, there's data that shows that people who have right-wing views are increasingly identifying as "Evangelical," despite not attending church or making any meaningful attempt to practice. In fact, some people of other faiths are now labeling themselves "evangelical" based on politics. Labels and fault lines between polarities have always shifted over time, but its weird to see it happening at such warp speed.
The book is sooooooooo worth reading, Rebekah!!