Posted Feb 22, 2018, 4:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Capsicum
So does that mean that a WASP that becomes an atheist, or converts to another religion, is no longer a WASP because of the "P"?
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Originally Posted by JManc
I think it's cultural. A WASP who became an atheist is still a WASP; meaning even though they're no longer religious, they group up around it; family, upbringing...
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The 'P' in WASP is almost as culturally significant as Jewishness is among non-practicing Jews, especially because it largely means Anglican/Episcopalian, Lutheran, and Presbyterian (church of Scotland), so brings in a stereotypical strong work ethic and related ideas.
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