Theistnormativity: Understanding the Rhetorical Marginalization of Atheists in the United State
Thursday, November 3, 2022 4:30pm to 6:30pm
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1100 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Lecture presented by Kristina M. Lee, University of South Dakota
Reception & Refreshments 4:30 p.m.
Lecture & Discussion 5:15 p.m.
Parking available in the Pavia Garage
In the United States theistic language is regularly incorporated in political discourses and rituals. The national motto "In God We Trust" and the phrase "under God" in the pledge are key examples of this language. Such language encourages the public to view themselves as a theistic collective and nontheists as outsiders. Nontheists are regularly pressured to perform theism and hide their atheistic beliefs and identities. So much so that, for many nontheists, such behavior is considered "normal." This points to the way that theistnormativity is ingrained in U.S. culture. Additionally, theistnormativity’s relationship to Christonormativity can help shed light on how Christian nationalists mask their agenda while scapegoating atheists in political and cultural discussions. Recognizing and bringing attention to the pervasiveness of theistnormativity is an important step for helping to explain the atheist/nontheist experience in the United States.
For more information and questions, please contact Anjan Chakravartty at chakravartty@miami.edu.
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