C Voytas
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C Voytas commented on Does religion inform your worldview? on February 11, 2008, 7:32 AM
Just like we rely on doctors for medical advice, we look to others to help us inform our spiritual selves. Two doctors might very well disagree, and of course, we ourselves are always free to refuse treatment. I find it slightly amazing that atheists have so much trouble with the ten commandments as a concept and as a basis for law. Okay, skip the first few about honoring the creator, but the last seven of them seem to contain a lot of common sense. Don't lie, steal, murder, what's the problem? I think religious people could agree... you have to start somewhere.
C Voytas commented on What needs to change for women in business? on February 11, 2008, 7:00 AM
Motherhood has been devalued in our culture. Once upon a time, staying home with family was considered noble; now it is considered lowly. Independent professional or businesswomen may be the key to providing a new type of role model, since women in corporate contexts still play by rules that were shaped by tradition. For example, my dentist has arranged to keep her baby on-site so she can breastfeed during breaks. She is sending a clear signal that motherhood is important, and she has the power to make it a priority. When people see that professionals do not lose status by doing the right thing, it may catch on as "okay" to do. Then professional men might be willing to take the risk as well.
C Voytas commented on If breast is best why arn't we all doing it? on February 11, 2008, 6:14 AM
Motherhood has been devalued in our culture. Since it is time- and energy-consuming to breastfeed, and you can't pass it off to another individual, the quick fix is preferred. Our mothers did not breastfeed and do not know how to pass along helpful techniques. Business interests are being allowed to interfere. When my children were born, the hospital was giving out free samples of formula. This brings to mind Ricki Lake's new documentary called "The Business of Being Born," promoting natural childbirth as the healthiest way to go. Just because we have an alternative to "natural" doesn't mean we should use it! We need independent professional women to be role models in this regard. My dentist has arranged to keep her baby on-site so she can breastfeed on her breaks. She is sending a signal that says motherhood is important.
C Voytas commented on What needs to change for women in business? on February 11, 2008, 2:00 AM
Motherhood has been devalued in our culture. Once upon a time, staying home with family was considered noble; now it is considered lowly. Independent professional or businesswomen may be the key to providing a new type of role model, since women in corporate contexts still play by rules that were shaped by tradition. For example, my dentist has arranged to keep her baby on-site so she can breastfeed during breaks. She is sending a clear signal that motherhood is important, and she has the power to make it a priority. When people see that professionals do not lose status by doing the right thing, it may catch on as "okay" to do. Then professional men might be willing to take the risk as well.
C Voytas commented on Does religion inform your worldview? on February 11, 2008, 12:32 PM
Just like we rely on doctors for medical advice, we look to others to help us inform our spiritual selves. Two doctors might very well disagree, and of course, we ourselves are always free to refuse treatment. I find it slightly amazing that atheists have so much trouble with the ten commandments as a concept and as a basis for law. Okay, skip the first few about honoring the creator, but the last seven of them seem to contain a lot of common sense. Don't lie, steal, murder, what's the problem? I think religious people could agree... you have to start somewhere.