Communication Quote by Dawn Staley
“I said, 'If you don't know there's a God then something's wrong with you' - if I said, 'If you don't watch women's basketball, something's seriously wrong with you,' would you take it as threatening as somebody took the other one? I mean, it's a figure of speech. If you can't comprehend that, then tune me out.”
About This Quote
The speaker equates dismissing belief in God with dismissing women's basketball, arguing both are unfair judgments and should not be taken as threats.
In simple terms: Comparing disbelief in God to ignoring women's basketball as unfair.
Key Takeaway
Challenge double standards in criticism.
Themes
faith
gender equality
communication
Mood
thoughtful
assertive
Type
persuasive
defensive
When to use this quote
- debates on religion
- sports advocacy
- social media discourse
Key Concepts
bias
cultural norms
respect
speech acts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we discuss sensitive topics without offense?
- What standards should guide respectful disagreement?
A Different Perspective
It may conflate unrelated issues, weakening the argument.
