Atheists in America – Part 1

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14. Perception and context may be a part of the picture, as well.

Recently read a fascinating book, 'Room', about a boy raised by his mom in one locked room with one window up at ceiling height. It's told from his perspective. His world was his mom, the room and the stories she told him. He had no concept of "outside" or "other" save for a man who brought them meals each day. Even the glimpse of a place beyond the room through the window was simply another story in his pov.

Eventually, it came about that they were able to leave the room. He was actually hesitant to leave all that he knew. And once outside came to find that many of his mother's stories were about this larger world beyond the room. His adjustment to the reality is a great read.

My point here - it may be that the privileged, the less privileged and those with little privilege don't recognize the "other". They may know it's there but have a narrow experience and a limited perception. It is what it is may be the world for some. Until that changes.