You don’t have to pick one, and neither do they.

This probably deserves its own post in detail, but the idea that “no gods, no masters” means people can’t continue to experience religion seems as ridiculous as claiming it means no one could seek out an expert to apprentice themselves to (or a dominatrix to worship).

There’s freedom in losing yourself to something else, even in subservience. the question is, can you withdraw yourself from it? Or are you coerced by the threat of violence, including how you’ll have sustenance, shelter, and medical care?

Is there only one cobbler to consult considered legitimate, or are there many? And if they and we agree to some arrangement regarding shoes, may we take them off or no?

“No gods, no masters” — but that means we will be beholden to no superstitions.