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A few breakdowns of the arguments on the criticism or validity of sex as a social construct. She defines sex with 3 distinct models yet fails to identify the best one we have; that sex is determined by the activity of the SRY gene

so far, just a run down on the history of the modern definition and discourse about gender identity

Very thoughtful commentary on the importance of religious art as a sensual means of spiritual/moral restoration. I think that the ideas of how an art museum or exhibit should be set up should be implemented.

The section on tenderness and pessimism were alright. Nothing too interesting to me

The adoption of the type of active, repetitive, and ecstatic learning that churches have into education is wonderful. It is much more useful to select the best of secular works and reinforce the parts of them that provide value to humanity in a similar way to churches; provided these institutions maintain the value of skepticism and critical thinking.

I really enjoy the analysis on the value church & doctrine has on encouraging prosocial behaviors and it’s application to secular society (agape restaurants!). The idea of secular communion is especially appealing. The idea of the shared burden of emotion is useful.

Valuable criticism of neoliberalism regarding the kindness as a personal responsibility vs a governmental one. More theoretical than practical here.

Theology section is much, much better than the latter sections

Can someone tell this guy that “women irrational” and the fact that patriarchy exists isn’t a real argument for why men should be the head of the household?

Had to physically prevent myself from laughing. This book is ridiculous. The segment on sexuality makes me think C.S Lewis has an extraordinary sexual appetite and is projecting it onto everybody else.

Male centered and seems to be based on a flawed idea (that common moral frameworks between human societies point towards some higher power).