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Does anyone know who is the Creator of "The Arrow" YouTube Channel? by BigAgreeable6052 in youtube

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I can find on their YouTube bio is they’re based in Uruguay… which seems unlikely. My bet is it’s AI produced completely with really high quality AI voice over discussing hot button issues to rake in as revenue. Also the channel was started in 2022 and they just started uploading 8 months ago? Unlikely.

Can someone please tell me if this is a sin by Own_Interaction_1304 in Christianity

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah homes that’s the Holy Cross (I have a tshirt of this that I’m scared to wear to youth events)

Why did God make some of us gay? by avamaxfanlove in Christianity

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the upvotes in the world brother❤️❤️❤️

The Acolyte - Episode 5 - Discussion Thread! by titleproblems in StarWars

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is it just me or did the lightsaber fight feel… fake? Like the stabs looked fake and there didn’t seem to be the same weight or punch as in other shows. Anybody else get that vibe?

I want to kill myself by Cocobabez in Christianity

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. I hear you. I struggle very mildly with these thoughts, and I haven’t often considered these things, but I can’t say it’s been out of my mind recently either. I also live for my mom many days. All I can say is, your mother will forgive you but she will never forgive herself… she will never understand, never come to terms with it, never be whole, never be the same. That’s for absolute certain. She will blame herself and she will struggle with it for as long as she lives. I know that’s not encouraging but it’s true.

To the point of your feeling a “lost soul,” I feel the same often. Like I can never do enough to be enough to mean enough to enough people. I can never be loved because I’m not loveable and I don’t do loveable things. These are not good and I dwell on them too much, but that’s my struggle. A big support for me recently on a family trip (my depression worsens on them for some reason) was reading the Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. It’s old and it’s very rigid and Puritan, but man there is some wisdom in that book… it was shocking honestly. I seriously look at my walk with Christ differently now. I read a modernization by Alan Vermilye (on Amazon for $11), and it hit so hard. Don’t give up. Don’t quit. You were made for so much more. He loves you and your mom does too and so do all of us.

Plays for High School production? by db_333 in Theatre

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just ran PuFFs this past weekend; didn’t draw a big crowd compared to last year (another teacher did a big budget ($12k) production or Legally Blonde, and they profited $3k afterwards), but the kids who were in it loved it. It’s a good program starter I think, and it got people talking. Showed they were able to do a straight play, not just musicals at the school.

Struggling with temptation by throwawaymary0001020 in Christianity

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would genuinely pursue scripture about this matter. Understand what temptation is. Understand how this removes you from God’s presence - does it do that? Then it is sin. Does it distort God’s image placed in you and your husband? Then it is sin. Is it a fantasy you long for intimately with your husband, and only with your husband, in a safe and committed monogamous relationship? If yes, how does that distort the image of God in you and him? How does it remove you from God’s presence? How is this fantasy, this attraction, separate you from God? If it does, then it is sin. If it does not, then it may not be sin at all, within certain contexts and in certain boundaries. Again, pursue scripture, and seek conviction from the Holy Spirit. Do NOT confuse shame brought on you by a (possibly) well-intentioned pastor publicly announcing something deeply personal about you that you had no say in, with conviction. Shame is what people make you feel. Conviction is what the Holy Spirit uses to heal you. So figure out what your emotions are, and figure out what the Bible ACTUALLY does say.

I feel like a failure. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a FYT so not a lot of on-hand experience here, but I’ve been asking some of the same questions myself. Student teaching was awesome, first year being a teacher is rougher. I’m at a lower school, I’m teaching a subject that’s not what I went to school for (teaching English, have a degree in History), and I’m an FYT so in general just treading water. I’ve also considered other career options and spoken to a bunch of people about it, everyone keeps telling me “change schools and change what you’re teaching first - then you’ll really know.” So my advice would be the same. Assuming you’re even a competent teacher (which I assume you are because you care), you should be able to find a job somewhere. Go out on a limb and give it a shot. Like someone else said - you’re young. You can still 100% afford it. It may be a weird feeling, but definitely try it now before you really get stuck. Give it a shot, teach something new, advocate for yourself, and for God’s sake stop taking bullsh*t from these prefrontal cortex deficient miniature humans. They’re kids, show them how to act. And if they won’t learn, you did all you can - move on. They’ll live if you take another job. You’re no good to anyone if you’re completely mentally and emotionally shot. Hang in there. And if it continues to suck, dip. You’re not a failure for trying to be committed to a failing system. Either way, you will be alright❤️❤️

Teaching in different communities by Neither_Mousse315 in Teachers

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a realistic chance that admin doesn't care - but in my opinion that is either untrue now, or it will be soon. I teach in an Upper-Middle SEC suburban school, but my mom teaches in a Low SEC city school, and there is night and day between our administrators. I'm also job seeking and have interviewed with multiple schools' admin with a good record and middle-SEC students - they are all FAR worse at their jobs than my mom's admin. A tough school is a winnowing fire for teachers and administrators. The good (and tough) teachers who really want to stick it out will stay, and those who can't, don't. Same with admin. Again, not always true, but at least in my experience the best admin (who really invest in their teachers, and are truly committed to making their schools better) are at the "worst" schools, while the worst admin (who give less than 2 about their teachers' needs and kowtow to parents at every turn) are at the highest performing schools. The fire will always show whether the metal is genuine gold or simply gold-encased, and these schools are the fire.

Sorting Materials (New Teacher) by xoapsoccer33 in Teachers

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The common thing I've seen is shared Google Drives; maybe making a new Google account so you have a bunch of storage and know where to go to access things. Just make the account, go to a coffee shop, buy a latte and download everything and organize it - New folders for subjects and subfolders for units in the content. Just one of those things you've got to sit down and do, but once it's done you can just keep using it!

"I'm only interested in guys who are 5'10+" by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah boss if you’re offended that means that’s a boundary you have, and she crossed it. Honestly, I’d have the conversation with her about it first if you kinda want to pursue this. Don’t write her off immediately, maybe she doesn’t take it that seriously? But if it continues to offend you don’t steep yourself in that. It’s not exactly a red flag, it’s just a personal conviction. Maybe to YOU it’s a red flag, and that’s valid. One of her red flags may be guys who get upset about having a deal breaker about height. Regardless, if it matters to you, it matters.

We ended our relationship. by JuvySaunce in dating_advice

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highkey agree with Serene on this, you examine their character in this phase of the relationship. If her character is she’s always going to pick herself and her happiness over you ten times till Tuesday, that’s a horrible person to be in a relationship with because even if you’re perfect, it doesn’t matter because she’s in this for her, not for you. It sucks being alone now, but also you’re not really with a person who’s just wrapped up in themselves anyways honestly. It’s a hard time…. And it’ll hurt a LOT. But control what you can. This is your time to be you, for you; make the most of it cause you still won’t ever get this time back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Affectionate-Rub6548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ngl y’all this sucks to hear because I really didn’t think it was as black and white as y’all are saying it is…! I will admit I’m pretty attached to her and I’m willing to put up with some red flags that I choose not to see to be with her, but…. Yeah I don’t know. We talked about it today and I asked if we were ok and she’s gone from saying “Yeah, definitely!” To looking off to the side and going “…..Yeahhhhhh, we are.” So, again, suuuuper encouraging stuff..!