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In reply to the discussion: President Carter - "Losing My Religion for Equality" [View all]MellowDem
(5,018 posts)who still associate and identify with religions with such official positions.
If Jimmy Carter can do it after six decades, anyone can. He decided to stop being intellectually dishonest with himself and ceased his cognitive dissonance, and he'll be happier for it. And, there are plenty of progressive religions out there for him to join if he so chooses.
It used to be "normal" to oppose gay marriage and even assoicate with virulent homophobic institutions just a decade ago. Heck, the KKK was quite a respected establishment back in the day. But tradition and social functions cannot be excuses for prolonging these bigoted ideologies by identifying and supporting them, however indirectly. As soon as people demand the religions/groups they associate with (think Boy Scouts of America for a recent example) to stop holding such bigoted beliefs by withholding support or walking out and joining progressive organizations, things change in a hurry.
Good job President Carter.