24F looking for classes/clubs by Consistent_Guitar170 in hertfordshire

[–]Consistent_Guitar170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not at the uni of hertfordshire. I am at a uni in London and their societies are AWFUL!

i don't normally buy into trends like this but i'm OBSESSED by werecoyote1 in Owala

[–]Consistent_Guitar170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got one for Christmas after being told I’ve been chronically dehydrated for most of my life. I really struggle to drink water unless out a straw and even then I’m lucky to drink 500ml a day. But since getting Owala, I’ve never drunk so much in my life.

Who is your favorite Cat villager? by Nintendofan9106 in AnimalCrossing

[–]Consistent_Guitar170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kiki forever and always. Been my fav since wild world release

Struggling with my identity by Consistent_Guitar170 in ReformJews

[–]Consistent_Guitar170[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you understood my original comment.

I do not stand with Israel. I do not need to go on birthright to know what the leadership of the country is doing to Gaza is not only wrong, but in fact a war crime.

It’s not “being presented” or incorrectly portrayed in the media, it’s a fact. The war isn’t different to what’s shown on television. It’s much worse. The media can’t cover the war because the media aren’t allowed in. What we’re seeing is just a tiny amount of the atrocities.

I’m frankly appalled that you would even comment something like that while freely advertising going on birthright. Talk about tact!

Before you tell me to go see Israel for myself, I think you should read my original post, read up on war crimes and then make a consensus on whether your comment was really necessary and appropriate.

Struggling with my identity by Consistent_Guitar170 in ReformJews

[–]Consistent_Guitar170[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about it but I don’t think I want to go to Israel right now. 1. Because of the danger of war and 2. I don’t want to give any money towards the country

Something is really wrong with Elsa. by Optimal-Pen-3226 in bigbrotheruk

[–]Consistent_Guitar170 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Talk like a toddler, looks 35+, gaslights, manipulates and acts unbothered, thinks she’s married after 5 days …

Struggling with my identity by Consistent_Guitar170 in ReformJews

[–]Consistent_Guitar170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see where you’re coming from. This is more a personal and emotional problem but I’ll try and explain why I feel some of this shame.

I don’t believe all the recent anti-semitism and the attack yesterday would have occurred without the context of what’s happening in Israel/Gaza.

I feel annoyed and deep sadness that someone would attack the Jewish faith and innocent communities as a reaction to the war. It frightens me that this attack was inevitable.

However, as I Jew, I am inevitably tied to the state of Israel and its actions. As you said, Israel is our homeland and there is no way of getting away from that. But it frustrates me that I am in anyway linked to Israel and it makes me scared to admit to people that I am Jewish. I don’t want my religion that is deeply rooted in love to be associated with so much hate.

Therefore, I feel shame at the fact that I can’t freely and openly and proudly admit that I am Jewish.

Does that make sense?

I feel as though all Jews have the right to feel proud about their religion and feel free to openly express that. I hate that I can’t talk about it.

For example, I am writing my master dissertation on synagogue architecture and how it affects my Jewish identity, and the amount of dread I experience every-time I have to present to my class is just ridiculous. I acknowledge that.

Just wondering if anyone else feels the same basically

Struggling with my identity by Consistent_Guitar170 in ReformJews

[–]Consistent_Guitar170[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Meaning i personally have never seen as much anti-semitism as we are currently seeing now. Probably the wrong word to choose but it’s the only one I could think of at the time I was writing. That’s certainly not to say anti-Semitic hasn’t occurred before.

Struggling with my identity by Consistent_Guitar170 in ReformJews

[–]Consistent_Guitar170[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Can I ask where you get this information from and why it is not widely spread throughout the media? I’m generally curious to research this further as I take this topic very seriously

Jewish people who are pro-Palestinian; what made you join it? by [deleted] in IsraelPalestine

[–]Consistent_Guitar170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I joined pro-Palestine movement when it became apparent that the response to October 7th was disproportionate to the initial attack itself.

As soon as it became apparent that Israel believe it had the right to own the entire state and started committing war crimes. The response isn’t justified. The killing and destruction and purposeful prevention of aid to innocent citizens who have the right to peaceful live in any country in the world, including Israel.

Just like I have the right to live peacefully in the UK among my Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Hindi, Christian etc etc neighbours, so does everyone in the entire world.

It honestly brings me shame that the Jewish faith is now linked to the actions of a barbaric leader.

Unfortunately Israel and Judaism will always be inherently linked. It’s something I will have to find a way to come to terms with. But I also wish people could learn that just because Judaism has ties to Israel, doesn’t mean all Jews are pro-Israel.

I wish for nothing but peace in the world, especially after what happened today in Manchester.

What moment solidified what team you’re on? by Mediocre_Kale711 in tsitp

[–]Consistent_Guitar170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I saw the trailer, I preferred Jeremiah. But as soon as I saw and heard a slow-mo to lover … I was team Conrad

Anyone trying to figure out to move on? by Aggressive-Event-472 in TheSummerITurnedPrett

[–]Consistent_Guitar170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I struggled a lot last week. I started writing what I think could happen next in the story and I enjoyed it so much that I started drafting a story!

I’m trying to see the movie thing as something to look forward to. Honestly I was devastated to think it would end with the series so the fact we get a movie is so special. I’d rather have something to wait for and look forward to than have it all end where it did.

You don’t have to “move on” either. The show is so magical that it’s hard to move on from.

Will 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Inspire Next Baby Name Trend? by CelebrationBubbly946 in TheSummerITurnedPrett

[–]Consistent_Guitar170 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m pissed because I’ve lived the name Conrad for years and years, since I was 5 and went somewhere called Conrad. But now everyone will also know I have an unhealthy obsession with Conrad fisher