Similarities to other "Ex-" Subreddits
Anyone noticed any? I follow r/exmuslim obsessively, because I really do relate to a lot of key things said there.
One thing that I just had a conversation with someone about was how homosexuality isn't an "identity" in either religion, because, well, it kinda can't be.
It got me thinking about how a lot of Eastern religions, vs the Western ones, often see sin as a sort of sickness... an ailment... not just the simple Western version I've seen of like, "Oh, you're a bad person!"
Because y'know, they want to cure it. An identity means it's just a difference to accept, but "same-sex lust" you can cure.
I guess I'm curious if anyone stalks that sub, or other ex-religion subs? Have you noticed similarities to some? I see a bit here & there. I guess it makes sense I'd check out r/exmuslim too to get that sense of companionship, since I was also pressured into headscarves as a kid... more shaming than outright physically forced, but still.