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msfiddlestix

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42. Exactly. However, it seems to *me* the Big Three religions adapted the same play book for exactly

Mon Jan 16, 2023, 11:41 AM

Jan 2023

the same reasons. DOMINANCE.

Which of course is about Control, but it punctuates the matter better for me because I know it's also about an inherent intention to spawn offspring which reflects who *they* are thereby manifesting more power over others and their environment.

A fevered pitched purpose driven of an extremely desperate need to maintain power, control and dominance.

There has to be a single word descriptor but I just don't have it at the tip of my fingers at the moment.

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It's always been about Control [View all] CousinIT Jan 2023 OP

I feel like the term "Control" is insufficient to define what this is, but I haven't found.... msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #1

I believe 'oppression' comes closer EYESORE 9001 Jan 2023 #2

I think oppression is extremely close, but actually think it's perceived ownership. lark Jan 2023 #17

I'll go with the "ownership" suggestion. Women are slaves. erronis Jan 2023 #22

Not true Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #27

This! eom BlueMTexpat Jan 2023 #36

Exactly. However, it seems to *me* the Big Three religions adapted the same play book for exactly msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #42

the closest one I could find was... CousinIT Jan 2023 #3

Seems to fit the conduct displayed. EOM Scottie Mom Jan 2023 #8

I have no issue with that descriptor, it is exactly the point, the only way to spawn offspring msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #43

Slavery comes to mind nt Javaman Jan 2023 #9

Well, the dominant religion has always Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #28

Ownership. Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #19

The word you're looking for is "dehumanization". TygrBright Jan 2023 #32

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ n/t msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #44

or misogyny. n/t area51 Jan 2023 #39

Domination / Dominion ? NullTuples Jan 2023 #41

Perfect summation of the erosion of our right to bodily autonomy. Thanks for posting! Timeflyer Jan 2023 #4

It takes away a woman's free will Farmer-Rick Jan 2023 #13

According to that same mythos Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #29

Well, you have a good point Farmer-Rick Jan 2023 #37

👍 Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #20

It's patriarchal subjugation based on extremist Christian beliefs in male superiority. Lonestarblue Jan 2023 #5

Extremist belief? Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #30

The change today is that it's OK to have shoes, but you're still in the kitchen pregnant... ashredux Jan 2023 #6

I think republicans envy the control the Chinese government or the Taliban have over their subjects liberal N proud Jan 2023 #7

authoritarianism is sometimes measured with the Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) and sexual certainot Jan 2023 #10

Yes to all of this, and... onlyadream Jan 2023 #11

well said. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #12

Oh boy you are on target with this. Tadpole Raisin Jan 2023 #14

👍 Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #21

All republicans own this now, not just the evil fascist lunatics housecat Jan 2023 #15

Follow the money is a time honoured saying for a reason. Prairie_Seagull Jan 2023 #16

Welcome to our version of Iran. Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #18

Forced births equals more people equals Duppers Jan 2023 #23

Great post. ificandream Jan 2023 #24

Pro-life to conservatives/republicans is a myth. keithbvadu2 Jan 2023 #25

TY! Cha Jan 2023 #26

What I've been saying. This is the outline anyone can print out and carry in their pocket. Hekate Jan 2023 #31

And they've been laser focused on this agenda for decades. It's not a sneak attack. littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #33

Nailed it republianmushroom Jan 2023 #34

It's horrible to be a woman in the United States these days, especially for those under 40 FakeNoose Jan 2023 #35

This is BlueMTexpat Jan 2023 #38

Control and oppression rebe303 Jan 2023 #40