New article: language of 'trans child' compared to cult language

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RevUlsion · 28/01/2025 15:20

‘A characteristic of cult language is what linguists call a thought-terminating cliché. This is a platitude that signals virtue, but stops discussion.’

Christian writer compares terms such as 'trans child' to cult language, and defends Rachel Rooney's book My Body is Me.

www.flaneurnotes.com/post/weaponised-kindness-the-language-of-the-cult

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FlowchartRequired · 28/01/2025 16:30

I'm off to site stuff to look at that thead and to read the link in the OP. It sounds like they are interesting to compare.

CautiousLurker01 · 28/01/2025 16:13

MrsOvertonsWindow · 28/01/2025 15:53

Well isn't that a fantastic article? It's great to see the onslaught on vulnerable children being centred. Thank you for sharing.

Interestingly there's a thread on Site Stuff about posters on FWR that perfectly exemplifies what's described in the article:

"... values degrade into badge-wearing, flag-flying and sloganeering. Nuanced ethical debates become polarised. My side is self-evidently good, your side evil. I’m motivated by kindness; you, by hate. If I vilify a hater, I’m on the side of virtue because I’m fighting for goodness. The language of kindness is weaponised".

Was thinking exactly the same thing after reading that thread this morning.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 28/01/2025 15:53

Well isn't that a fantastic article? It's great to see the onslaught on vulnerable children being centred. Thank you for sharing.

Interestingly there's a thread on Site Stuff about posters on FWR that perfectly exemplifies what's described in the article:

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