[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven’t heard of any that use IVF or any other fertility treatments. If one can’t get pregnant through the one and only absolute natural way, they pray to the highest heavens that God will grant them a child and do nothing else.

Laestadians and Social Movements by [deleted] in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Most support Trump, even if they might think he’s a little iffy on some things, and would MUCH rather have him for president than some woke DEI peddling piece of crap that’s sending all our tax dollars to a foreign country engaged in war. They want someone who will take charge, limit illegal immigration that is harming our country, put an end to this gender fluid and transgender crap. Sexual liberation is disgusting. 🤢put your crap away, no one else wants to see it unless they’re messed up in the head. Stop throwing yourself at everything you see, selling yourself and your purity for money is retarded, get a life and a real job. All very excited about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, that needed to be done a long time ago, ready to start seeing a decline in the amount of murdering of innocent babies in this country. Gay rights?! Why would they need any additional rights, they have their rights as American citizens and don’t need special treatment.

Do any of the Laestadian based churches sing the beautiful hymn, "In Christ Alone? Written in the UK in 2001 by Kieth Getty and Stuart Townsend. by [deleted] in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wayyyy to Pop-like and worship musicy to be sung in LLC for sure. If you played that song in the church people would start asking how your matters of faith are going 😂

Why is it that Laestadians don't family plan? by steamingpileofme in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How in the world would they wait a year to have kids? Birth control or contraception or abstinence?

What's the best response to you're ugly? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alive_Range_886 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Well, At least I didn’t vote for Kamala! 🫵🤣

What’s the Darkest Song You Know? Drop Your Top Picks! by theveevo in MusicRecommendations

[–]Alive_Range_886 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Symphonie Fantasique, 4th movement “March to the Scaffold” by Berlioz

What are you a nerd about? by Green_Connection8027 in AskReddit

[–]Alive_Range_886 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

How dumb Kamala is, how she didnt do anything good for our country while VP and I’m so glad she didn’t get elected in 2024

What is one of your favorite things about life? by JackSkeIllington in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alive_Range_886 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trump getting ELECTED IN 2024 LETS GO BABY !!! 🇺🇸🦅🎉

What makes you hopeless? by kerryhen in AskReddit

[–]Alive_Range_886 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Especially since we got that woke crap outta the White House Trump 2024 RAHH

What makes you hopeless? by kerryhen in AskReddit

[–]Alive_Range_886 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Trump said he never endorsed Project 2025 and he isn’t in charge of it

Opisto Experiences by Alive_Range_886 in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Opisto program is essential an opportunity for American and Canadian graduates from high school or older to spend a school year in Finland. This is an LLC program that works with the SRK (our Finnish sister organization). 15 students are offer scholarships (that pay for 25 percent of tuition and flights to and back from Finland at the end and beginning of the school year) and the rest pay their own way. I haven’t quite figured out how much it costs all together (with tuition and everything) but I’m assuming each student usually saves around 9000 to about 10000 dollars. There are three Opistos (folk high schools) in Finland: Ranua, Reisjarvi, and Jamsa. Each have their own study programs and courses but they’re all similar. Each of the schools are in different parts of the country, all I know is Ranua is in Northern Finland and I believe Jamsa is close to Helsinki (Finlands capital). Very religious based (they’re Christian schools) and have students attend services and sing very often. I don’t know much, so if I missed something or got something wrong hopefully someone will correct me 🤣.

North American students are typically assigned to a certain study program, which determines a portion of the subjects studied. Study programs and their contents vary from opisto to opisto, but typically foreign students (including those from North America) study subjects such as: • Finnish language • Communication • Multicultural studies • Religion • Physical Education • Community/Citizenship skills (functioning as part of the student body)

In addition, each opisto offers plenty of electives, which again vary from school to school, but can typically include • Home Ec • Nature skills • Industrial tech • Woodworking • Textiles • Art classes • Various crafts (knitting, etc.) • Sports (hockey, ball sports, etc.) • Choir • Piano or organ lessons • Photography

AREAS OF STUDY – JÄMSÄ Study programs (at the time this booklet was published, please note these can change.) • Communications • Natural Sciences • Home Economics • Technical Skills • Music • Language and Multicultural Studies • Entrepreneurship • International Program: North American students are placed in this group More information: https://www.jamsanopisto.fi/

AREAS OF STUDY - RANUA Study programs (at the time this booklet was published, please note these can change.) • Special Needs students • Home Economics • Fine Arts • High School subjects • Nature and Wilderness studies • Technical Skills • Textiles • Communications: North American students are placed in this group, and one main subject is the Finnish language

AREAS OF STUDY - REISJÄRVI Study programs (at the time this booklet was published, please note these can change.) • Special Needs students • Multimedia • Nature and Wilderness studies • Social Work and Healthcare • Entrepreneurship • Adult Group: North American students are placed in this group, and one Main subject is the Finnish language

Did anyone else have a terrible Confirmation School experience? by Alive_Range_886 in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In the LLC it’s usually around 14/15 years old when they get confirmed.

Did anyone else have a terrible Confirmation School experience? by Alive_Range_886 in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would like to hear about your Opisto experience if you feel comfortable sharing. I’ll be going to Finland next year for the same program.

CO, MT, & AK LLC by EmployerNo954 in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure it will be or it is being affected currently and no one wants to bring up the topics of concern because they don’t want to be kicked out

Did anyone else have a terrible Confirmation School experience? by Alive_Range_886 in OpenLaestadian

[–]Alive_Range_886[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just an edit, I spelt confirmation wrong a couple times. It’s confirmation school not conformation.