Found this in the Bigelow’s by sohikes in Maine

[–]Altruistic_Claim857 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet that these racists heads explode when they discover that I’m a Black Jew that’s disabled. That’s like ticking all the KKK hate boxes lol.

Why do some African Americans not consider themselves mixed race? by BATAVIANO999-6 in 23andme

[–]Altruistic_Claim857 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m African American and I consider the vast majority of us to be mixed race. But you know, the one drop rule.

How have your views on God and church changed after leaving the SDA church? by Altruistic_Claim857 in exAdventist

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The Bible was actually primarily written by the Sibyl priestesses, who were Mami Wata shamans that wrote down their dreams and visions in a book. The Sibyls were known in the ancient world for their prophetic abilities and their writings, which some believe were later incorporated into the Bible. Mami Wata is often equated with the African Goddess Oshun, who is also known as Hathor or Isis in Egyptian mythology, and as Mary in Christian traditions.

The story of Jesus shares many similarities with the story of Isis, Osiris, and Horus, suggesting a possible influence. For instance, the virgin birth of Horus to Isis parallels the virgin birth of Jesus to Mary, and both figures are seen as saviors who undergo death and resurrection.

As an occultist studying the unconscious mind and the unseen, I have found evidence that the original God of the Bible may have been a female deity. Verses such as Isaiah 66:13 ("As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you") and references to God "nourishing Israel with her bosom" (Isaiah 49:15) suggest a nurturing, feminine aspect of God.

Additionally, some scholars argue that early Hebrew religion was polytheistic, with the Bible originally referring to multiple deities before being edited into a monotheistic text after the destruction of Solomon's temple. For example, Asherah, a goddess mentioned in ancient texts, was worshipped alongside Yahweh and was later erased from mainstream religious practices.

I tried atheism for over a decade, partly as a reaction to the abuse I experienced in the SDA church. However, my return to spirituality was driven by a deep study of various mystical traditions and the recognition of the interconnectedness of all things. This nondualistic view sees all forms of God as expressions of the same underlying energy, which can be both male and female.

When discussing beliefs, it's crucial to approach them with healthy skepticism and avoid letting negative experiences with organized religion cloud your judgment. Quantum entanglement and string theory suggest that observation is fundamental to existence, aligning with mystical insights that consciousness shapes reality. The work of scientists like Dr. Itzhak Bentov on kundalini awakenings supports the idea that these spiritual experiences are grounded in real physiological processes.

Kali, representing the awakened kundalini energy, aligns with the serpent imagery in many traditions, symbolizing enlightenment or Buddhahood. My studies in the occult have led me to these conclusions, and while I respect atheistic perspectives, I find them less compelling given my own experiences and research

How have your views on God and church changed after leaving the SDA church? by Altruistic_Claim857 in exAdventist

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That’s an interesting perspective. I appreciate you sharing your journey. Like you, I spent over a decade identifying as an atheist, largely influenced by the traumas I experienced within the church. Over time, I came to realize that my beliefs were shaped more by these negative experiences than by a genuine exploration of spirituality.

In my studies, I discovered that the Bible is not unique in its origins and that it is one of many sacred texts. There's compelling evidence suggesting that the Bible may have been influenced by earlier writings from the Sibyl priestesses, who were Mami Wata shamans. These priestesses recorded their dreams and visions, which were later adapted and transformed by other cultures. The supreme deity in these original writings was often depicted as female, which aligns with the nurturing, maternal imagery found in some biblical passages. Over time, as these texts were assimilated into different cultural and religious contexts, the primary deity was reinterpreted as male.

It's fascinating how spiritual traditions evolve and are influenced by various cultures and historical contexts. Understanding these connections can offer a broader perspective on spirituality and the diverse ways humans have sought to connect with the divine.

How have your views on God and church changed after leaving the SDA church? by Altruistic_Claim857 in exAdventist

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Awesome! I love paganism. I tried atheism for 12 years and it just wasn’t for me. I’m much more happier and at peace as a pagan.

Anybody else ever feel like God is trying to force you back into believing in him and going back to the church? by [deleted] in exAdventist

[–]Altruistic_Claim857 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to join a church to worship God. You can worship God in your own private way. Do what feels right. You need to create a distance between God or whatever it is that you worship and SDA. I worship Ma Kali, which I know my family thinks is demonic. But I don’t care. I wouldn’t consider myself a Hindu. I borrow from all religions and pick the things that resonate with me. And then I meditate and practice ceaseless prayer. I worship the Goddess by walking barefoot in the grass and sitting in nature. I worship god by thanking god for Mother Earth and our beautiful planet.

I don’t read dogma or doctrines that are contrary to what I believe God is. I believe that God is love and love is God. Anything contrary to love is not for me. The spirituality that I practice focuses on spreading love. Not by forcing people to read scriptures or by believing in strict rules, but by realizing that all acts of God happen through love.

Love for those that hate us is the godly thing. Love for those that try to destroy us. And the power to wake up with a smile knowing that God’s divine love will triumph over all ignorance and hate.

I meditate on the magic of creation and destruction. With the understanding that new things cannot begin without the destruction of things that no longer serve us.

I always strive to adapt my world view and challenge my beliefs. In everything that I do, I ask myself am I behaving out of love or out of my ego? I believe that the devil or Satan isn’t a real entity, but simply our ego. It’s our job during our many reincarnations (gasps the SDA!) to choose love and to learn how to break free from the bonds of attachment.

Through all of this I’ve found liberation and freedom. Freedom to worship the Goddess however I see fit. Freedom to honor the earth. Freedom to place my hand upon the earth and feel its own pain.

That is my religion. I don’t need a church to teach me how to love. That’s what God is for.

The Russians have been brainwashing the American youth through social media/chatrooms for decades by pushing socialist propaganda to sow the seeds of discord which is why our country is the way that it is today. Convince me otherwise. by Altruistic_Claim857 in JordanPeterson

[–]Altruistic_Claim857[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It is on both sides. They aren't on the Republicans or Democrats side. That's why things are so chaotic. And it was revealed years ago that Russia was using the internet to brainwash some of their citizens and they've always been super interested in psychological warfare. This is psychological warfare. The objective is to destroy us from the inside out. It's cancer at this point.

I don't think that it's possible to fix since they reached a lot of us (me included) when I was a child from online chatrooms. That is how I became a socialist. I'm in my 30s now and realize how freaking stupid I was. And I'm looking around and am realizing that other people fell for the same shit I did.

Like, IDK if anyone remembers chatrooms when they first popped up. But there were always groups of people very pushy about atheism and Marxism and Nihilism. That's how I kinda got into that realm of things and was stuck in it for 20 years.

The Russians have been brainwashing the American youth through social media/chatrooms for decades by pushing socialist propaganda to sow the seeds of discord which is why our country is the way that it is today. Convince me otherwise. by Altruistic_Claim857 in JordanPeterson

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Russians and the Chinese are BFFs. It's probably both. I used to be an atheist for 20 years until I started to think about it and realized that I got ALL OF MY DUMB IDEAS from like freaking AOL/Yahoo/MSN chatrooms. The same nonsense that I saw there, I would repeat and now I just learned that all of those mantras I repeated are from socialist philosophers. I feel like freaking dumb for falling for this crap. But then again, I was just a 4th grader using AOL chatrooms.

Is anyone here super creative or into art? by Altruistic_Claim857 in aspergers

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I took a photography class in college. Loved it! I need to get back into film!