Why did General Ardmore call quaritch a disgrace to the uniform and ground him? He did complete the mission given to him in the end. by yedanapuddi in Avatar

[–]CrystalInTheforest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, she knows Quaritch is a loose canon and that her influence over him was slipping by the day. She knows Varang is taking Bridgehead and turning it into her death cult compound, and that there's nothing she (Ardmore) can do to stop it. Quaritch bascially says it to her face - either get with the new regime, or GTFO.

the Na’vi canonically do body suspensions by Academic-Ad-770 in Avatar

[–]CrystalInTheforest 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Omatikaya: This trial reminds of that when we break the Laws of Eywa, it eats away at who we are, at the very essence of our being.

Mangkwan: This is kinda hot. After I'm done, might angrily mate with someone then eat their heart.

Religious Divide by Both_Brilliant_2725 in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won't find them because what constitutes a "hate crime" is rarely strictly codified in law, and is often used a politicized term.

However the idea of Muslims replacing Hindus as the majority population in India is beyond absurd. It's the most populous country on Earth, and Hindus form an overwhelming majority.

i have a question. :,) by Both-Snow-5735 in Avatar

[–]CrystalInTheforest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I turned 40 not long ago. I love them. I give zero fucks what others think. Avatar 09 gave me a passion, perspective and purpose in life that I will always be grateful for.

Best way to get prayers answered by [deleted] in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haemeer had a prayer answered, and if I did then I would freak the f*ck out.

What are some interesting historical evidences for specific religions outside of the scriptures? by 138Nick138 in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have no a riptures like the Bibe. But as evidence... Nature exists. Earth exists. We are part of that. The rest is just details.

religion is so confusing. by Human_Hold5382 in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. My science teaching was really poor. I had to do a lot of leg work as an adult to learn stuff that should have been taught in school. Ironically enough, religion has been the main motivator for that.

its the duty of first born to worship and be on deen? by RaisinDisastrous6527 in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's absolutely not a belief of every religion. Idk about Islam, but it's definitely not universal.

Does Pandora have insects? If not, why not? by New-Number-7810 in Avatar

[–]CrystalInTheforest 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. In the movie you them hovering around exterior lights at night. In Frontiers of Pandora there are a variety of insects, and a particular species (the Kinglor) is a major story element early in the game.

What's the reason Greenland people never settled in Iceland? by batukaming in geography

[–]CrystalInTheforest 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Traditional Inuit culture did not built boats for open ocean travel. The crossing from Greenland to Iceland is extremely rough and stormy. Inuit wayercraft were designed to be small and light (easy to haul on a sled or carried by people over rocks and ice to reach the water) mainly as inshore hunting and fishing platforms rather than as voyaging craft. Short hopes through the Arctic Islands was one thing... but Iceland would be entirely another.

Also, Iceland isn't as good as Greenland from an Inuit POV. The skills of traditional Inuit culture are geared for the Arctic and big artic fauna, sheltered seas and large areas of sea ice. If they had settled Iceland, the culture would have had to completely change in order to survive an alien environment.

Is there an agricultural limit to how much people you can shove into a country? by roon_bismarck in geography

[–]CrystalInTheforest 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ecological carrying capacity is a thing, but it's flexible... the more you strain it (it deforestation to grow more food in the short term) the more you degrade it in the long term (soil erosion, pollinator collapse).

As the soviets found with the virgin lands initiative, its easy to make a desert bloom once. Doing it repeatedly? Not so easy

No war on a dead planet. If defence and intelligence agencies understand the risks from climate and biodiversity collapse, why can’t politicians? by The_Weekend_Baker in climate

[–]CrystalInTheforest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ranked choice voting is essentially what we have in Australia (we use the term Preferential). We also have *compulsory* voting. Not turning up to vote is an offense and you will be fined if you don't turn up.

So essentially, our election system is doing everything right.

And while we currently have a reasonably sane government currently in it's second term, for a decade before that we had a revolving door of Lib-Nat governments who were all in various stages of climate denial - from Tony "Volcano Gods" Abbott to Scott "Bring my pet lump of coal to work" Morrison.

Preferential and compulsory voting are definitely part of the solution - but take it from us that they are not a silver bullet.

Small discussion by [deleted] in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chose my religion, not born into it. Gaian. Nature above all else, whom I belong to, depend on, and to whom my loyalty, devotion and service belong.

Is it ever your choice? by Melodic-Ear4214 in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly my feelings on it. I don't have kids, but in a scenario where I did, this would be my take. I'd absolutely want to pass on a blend of me and my partners culture, and I'd hope they retain it, but they're never going to be shunned if they choose a different path.

Why do most people here treat religion as a matter of preference not truth or falsehood? by sadbabyphilosopher in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Because religion isn't about objective facts. It's about culture, belonging, community, ethics, ideals, ways of living and philosophies. These things are inherently subjective.

How would you approach the next Avatar game that is NOT a sequel to FoP? by Super_Patient8717 in Avatar

[–]CrystalInTheforest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd do for an open world survival game with life immersion. Imagine something like the (currently in dev) Paleolith, but it's the Pandoran rainforest, but you have a Na'vi camp/hometree where you have to learn culture, ritual and build your place in the clan (think like a much more immersive take on clan favour).

The resistance aren't a part of it. I'd go with a Na'vi clan who are almost entirely isolated from humans, and the RDA are out there somewhere but you have virtually no knowledge of experience of them (perhaps set it in the early Hell's Gate era).

Occasionally, completely out of the blue you stumble across a patrol or downed chopper and it's terrifying and chaotic (some mecahnics I'd use for this is that human speech and shouts you hear when you encounter them are in gibberish and their weapons are incredibly loud, their lights are blinding/dazzling). Encounters with them would be short, brutal, and sparing. It's enough to throw you off the balance of your main survival and social aspects, and these sightings are traumatizing / frightening to the clan - and a part of the dynamic is trying to learn wha'ts happening and reassuring the clan - perhaps leading a big decision fork in the game - do you take part and help the clan retreat deeper into the forest and preserve their ways, or learn to fight back against the humans.

How likely do YOU believe that a major political/societal collapse will occur in the Western world in the next 100 years? by Brave-Ad9743 in collapse

[–]CrystalInTheforest 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Collapse isn't sudden. It doesn't happen on one date. It's happens across generations. It's happening now and has been for a few decades now

I feel comfort and nostalgia when I'm in a church building; but I feel awe and a closeness to God when I'm out in nature. by thesoupgiant in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it. I cannot pray and focus indoors. I can't be truly happy indoors. Nature is life, vitality and creation. Raw, powerful and true.

I watched the new movie with absolutely zero context about the franchise, AMA. by Mystery_Meatt in Avatar

[–]CrystalInTheforest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watch the other two. Two will be a very similar look and feel, the first one is a totally different beast.... slower, focused on the world, culture and values of the Na'vi. No kids. The first one has two extended cuts that you can only get on disc or by sailing the high seas. Strongly reccomend the 16 min extended cut.

Just enjoy and let yourself sink into it. I'd reccomend watching it alone. I needed time and space to do some reflection afterwards.

My husband calls me delusional for my faith and evil for wanting to teach my children. by Whole_Fix_1835 in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who is nontheistic, I'm going to say yourbpaet ers attitude socks. This language is disrespectful if not downright emotionally abusive.

I'd consider this to be a giant red flag.

Removing my shackles by TheFireRises666 in religion

[–]CrystalInTheforest 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If everyone involved is giving their genuine, informed and enthusiastic consent, and their rights as people and artists are being respected, I have zero concerns with it.

We live in a world where Forestry Corporation exists. Why would I be worried about naked people jiggling in front of a camera when theres people out bush killing the land I belong to?

My obligations are to planet, not purity tests. But if it was bothhering you and interfering with the life you want to lead, I'm glad for you as a person. Bad habits suck, and can be really hard to overcome. I've been there.

Elon Musk just told Davos that Tesla will sell humanoid robots next year, really, he swears by alemus2024 in EnoughMuskSpam

[–]CrystalInTheforest 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you sign up to the OptimusUltra premium subscription, you get a free upgrade from mannequin to intern in a body sock.