Watched an influencers story on Instagram that really helps me understand the mindset of conservative christians. I did not know they could be so quick to judge and incredible stubborn about changing their views.
This influencer called them out for being the most judgmental people she knows. And often think the worst of people first. Their opinions are predetermined and they don't give people the benefit of the doubt. They don't take the time to get to understand people and don't listen to you when you try to explain yourself or point of view.
She grew up in a conservative Christian community in Oklahoma. Even her own family and friends have predetermined opinions of her and as hard as she tries they just don't understand and continue to "Slut Shame" her. They think the worst of her and her intentions and have it all wrong. She's only ever kissed one guy and never gone beyond that.
Basically, the backstore on that was she was blessed with a large chest. All through high school and into college she covered up in multiple layers of clothing that were way way to large and not flattering to hide herself. That was the expectation set on her as a girl who has a large chest in a conservative family / community.
She was unhappy with how she looked and did not like the way she dressed. Somewhere during her junior year she started to change her style. She started wearing normal clothing at the appropriate size and stopped hiding under bagging clothing. She became more confident in herself and was happier. And that's when the slut shaming began.
Because of course she was "showing off her chest", "seeking attention", "thirsty", "provocative". Her own friends and family accused her of being a slut / whore. Told her to take down pictures on Instagram because they "weren't appropriate" and "were thirst traps". Half the pictures didn't even show cleavage they shamed her for because she still dress modestly, just in the appropriate size but form fitting.
That is an awful situation above. I'm glad she is able to talk about it and take it in stride. I didn't realize conservatives still treated women that way to that extent.
And it's really scary that even her own family and friends can pass judgment like that based on how they perceive your appearance and there is no reasoning with them.
If the conservative christians are that stubborn that they can pass harsh incorrect opinions on their own family members then that scares me for the future.
Will they always be pushing to ban abortion? Have old white men make women's health decisions? Can we ever convert them to progressive idea's like universal healthcare?
Or will they always vote the same way and not listen to reason.
This influencer called them out for being the most judgmental people she knows. And often think the worst of people first. Their opinions are predetermined and they don't give people the benefit of the doubt. They don't take the time to get to understand people and don't listen to you when you try to explain yourself or point of view.
She grew up in a conservative Christian community in Oklahoma. Even her own family and friends have predetermined opinions of her and as hard as she tries they just don't understand and continue to "Slut Shame" her. They think the worst of her and her intentions and have it all wrong. She's only ever kissed one guy and never gone beyond that.
Basically, the backstore on that was she was blessed with a large chest. All through high school and into college she covered up in multiple layers of clothing that were way way to large and not flattering to hide herself. That was the expectation set on her as a girl who has a large chest in a conservative family / community.
She was unhappy with how she looked and did not like the way she dressed. Somewhere during her junior year she started to change her style. She started wearing normal clothing at the appropriate size and stopped hiding under bagging clothing. She became more confident in herself and was happier. And that's when the slut shaming began.
Because of course she was "showing off her chest", "seeking attention", "thirsty", "provocative". Her own friends and family accused her of being a slut / whore. Told her to take down pictures on Instagram because they "weren't appropriate" and "were thirst traps". Half the pictures didn't even show cleavage they shamed her for because she still dress modestly, just in the appropriate size but form fitting.
That is an awful situation above. I'm glad she is able to talk about it and take it in stride. I didn't realize conservatives still treated women that way to that extent.
And it's really scary that even her own family and friends can pass judgment like that based on how they perceive your appearance and there is no reasoning with them.
If the conservative christians are that stubborn that they can pass harsh incorrect opinions on their own family members then that scares me for the future.
Will they always be pushing to ban abortion? Have old white men make women's health decisions? Can we ever convert them to progressive idea's like universal healthcare?
Or will they always vote the same way and not listen to reason.