In a liberal society each individual chooses. The point is that pervasive social control on this is outmoded.
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Replying to @BeatConfusion @christianjbdev
But liberal society isn't the problem. Islamic ideas of modesty are.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @christianjbdev
My point is that we owe our fellow members of society reasoned arguments for them to change their habits.
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Rather than inveighing against the stink of meat, a vegetarian would be better arguing on the basis of land use.
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Applying majority-based social pressure/ostracization/stigma isn't the best use of our rationality and freedom.
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Replying to @BeatConfusion @christianjbdev
OK but neither do we have to make efforts to conceal discomfort & distaste for gender-specific modesty codes.
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Ppl cannot dictate how others look upon their displays of religious values.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @christianjbdev
If we're displaying disgust we're very unlikely to be able to enter into substantive ethical conversations.
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Replying to @BeatConfusion @christianjbdev
I can also show distaste at homophobic language in public but have reasoned convos abt it elsewhere.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @christianjbdev
The most devastatingly influential behavior is open, friendly, purposeful dialogue.
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Yes, can engage ppl that way.
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