Category: O

  • Objectivity

    Common meaning: Showing no favoritism toward one side or another when deciding a matter. Hidden meaning of the Equity religion:  An idea that is impossible to achieve and that is used by the powerful to marginalize other ways of knowing.  Discussion: Followers of Equity don’t believe it’s possible for someone from a dominant group to…

  • Open Mind

    Common meaning: A willingness to listen to the ideas of others even when you disagree with them. Hidden meaning of the Equity religion:  A dangerous idea of the oppressive West that unfortunately can result in Equity believers losing their faith. Discussion: The Equityists believe that they already know all the truth about the world. They…

  • Openness

    Common meaning: A person who is curious and interested in new things.  Hidden meaning of the Equity religion:  Ideas must be viewed through the critical lens of intersectionality and fit within the Equity faith. Discussion: Equity demands all ideas be viewed through the critical lens of intersectionality that considers Western society to be made up…

  • Oppression

    Common meaning: Cruel and unjust treatment of people over a prolonged period of time. Hidden meaning of the Equity religion:  Not a willful act but a result of Western thinking that harms the minoritized. Discussion: According to Equity, each dominant group generates oppression against particular minority groups. All of this oppression can be placed under…