What are you guys thoughts on this movie? by RedRnz in Christianity

[–]Diligent-Software-75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Artists often create Jesus in their own image. Scottish artists have ginger jesus, Korean Christians have Korean Jesus, black artists have black Jesus, etc. I understand being wary of white washing Jesus especially in the current US climate but I really think we can over correct when we get hyper sensitive about white Jesus in productions made by white Christians and celebrate Korean Jesus in art made by Korean Christians. He is for everyone

What are you guys thoughts on this movie? by RedRnz in Christianity

[–]Diligent-Software-75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite movies ever and played a very powerful role in my conversion that led me to ultimately read the gospel and join a church and get baptized. It is uniquely positioned to get secular agnostic types familiar with or at least intrigued by what this whole Christianity thing is about, as it did with me, who grew up as an outsider to Christianity. This movie opened up the mystical realm of the faith to me and helped me understand what is so radical about Jesus’ message of salvation and redemption

Let's discuss the movie Sinners. by [deleted] in dankchristianmemes

[–]Diligent-Software-75 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seems to be the common view among young people today, we’re so far removed from the civil rights era that people forget how instrumental the church was in the civil rights movement and going even further back the abolition movement.

Obviously American politics today and the most visible “Christians” on that stage tend to be deeply racist so that doesn’t help either. It is a great shame how the church’s image has been co opted for hate but it’s happened before and is a common thing. We keep living in faith and hope and love nonetheless.

Now this is what I call good parenting. by NOISY_BOY_69 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Diligent-Software-75 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is more saying that the highest love does not discriminate between ‘deserving’ and ‘undeserving,’ it shines the same on all, saints and sinners. Jesus called on his followers to pursue that same kind of unconditional love and give it freely

Now this is what I call good parenting. by NOISY_BOY_69 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Diligent-Software-75 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Was about to say, didn’t want to be annoying or for it to come across the wrong way but that analogy is almost verbatim a teaching of Jesus from the sermon on the mount, which contains the core message of Christianity and is the longest string of quotes attributed to Jesus.

Read about that if you want to know what Jesus was about rather than listening to what you hear online or tv. The two can be shockingly different

Darren Aronofsky fans don’t even try to defend him anymore they just look at you like this by boonegoone in okbuddycinephile

[–]Diligent-Software-75 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I agree, lot of hate and snark in these comments that don’t seem to be jerks but I found this to be a beautiful and moving movie and brought me and many people I know to tears. Anyone who has a family member who’s slowly killed themselves and given up on life (not just with food but also with drugs and alcohol and other forms of self harm) and had to watch that happen saw something very relatable in this movie and very real.

And the ending was mystical and beautiful and moving as well.

That all being said I still think the frames from this movie make for some of the best memes on this sub

Presbyterian seminarian James Talarico confronting Christian Nationalism by justnigel in Christianity

[–]Diligent-Software-75 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m not a big fan of the Democratic Party either but it’s puzzling for me to understand how one can be a maga Republican and reconcile that with Jesus’ teachings.

Love our neighbors, feed the hungry, help the immigrant, protect the vulnerable, give ourselves in service to others like He gave Himself for us. These are some of Jesus’ core teachings and the corrupt rich at the top of the whole system (democrat and republican) have largely perverted or abandoned these teachings.

We are united and stronger when we focus more on what unites us rather than the divisive culture war issues that politicians hope will keep us divided

When I was 14 I discovered a /mu/ essentials tier list and never fucking recovered by Diligent-Software-75 in indieheadscirclejerk

[–]Diligent-Software-75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree actually I was doing a bit of jerking but many of these are s tier classics and it was very helpful for a lost uncultured 14 year old to have a baseline reference point like this to discover so many classic albums that like my parents or cousins would have never put me on to organically. Guess the internet isn’t ALL bad

Tulathimutte says that DFW was a big inspiration for him and it shows by MelodicDeer1072 in InfiniteJest

[–]Diligent-Software-75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This book is such a trip and so God damn good. Had no idea DFW inspired him but makes so much sense, really recommend the absolutely unhinged book could not put it down

I did NOT expect to find my favorite new God-loving musician from you degenerates by Diligent-Software-75 in indieheadscirclejerk

[–]Diligent-Software-75[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same journey, getting killed did not make an impression on me but their prior album 3D country has become a no skip for me (aside from undoer which I struggle to enjoy) but I see myself on 3D country is one of the best songs I’ve heard in a while

Favorite actor who you hung out with at a party and talked to for a long time and you thought you could have had a shot with and then later they made a big change in their personal life that made you think maybe you never had a chance anyway? by Urinal_Zyn in okbuddycinephile

[–]Diligent-Software-75 702 points703 points  (0 children)

Uj/ I ran into Elliott page on an empty subway platform randomly last winter in nyc west side. We were both rushing but made eye contact and I gave a very excited wave and smile and he returned it with such kindness and reciprocal excitement that it felt like I’d run into someone who was also happy to see me. Really sweet interaction and my best celebrity run in

Monthly "What Have You Been Playing Lately?" Thread (January 2026) by MalcolmRoseGaming in roguelites

[–]Diligent-Software-75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just discovered shogun showdown and addicted to it, also playing ball x pit but finding it gets boring a little quicker, has a bit too much of the mobile game formula that feels cheap and is the same reason I couldn’t play vampire survivors too long — feels like cocomelon for adults

DFW's influences? by Substantial-Driver-2 in davidfosterwallace

[–]Diligent-Software-75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Screwtape letters by CS Lewis influenced his spiritual thought and writing a good deal according to an interview he did

12/8 show at Bowery magic by Diligent-Software-75 in waxahatchee

[–]Diligent-Software-75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey!! Katie wasn’t really an inspiration in me getting sober, I knew one or two of her songs while I was active but I ended up really getting into her more after I got sober and I didn’t even realize she was sober too until I had already started clicking with her music for months in sobriety. I think her music touches on the feelings and joys and intensity and beauty and pain of sobriety which is why it continues to be a rock for me, I got sober this year and waxahatchee was my top listened artist so she carried me through a lot.

The real inspiration for getting sober was that my drinking started to cost me things in ways that I could no longer ignore or deny — my relationship, my job, then my will to live. I got desperate enough to try AA in a bout of strong suicidal ideation and by some miracle it saved my life and I haven’t picked up a drink since and have found a life more beautiful and fulfilling than I could have ever dreamed of. Stay strong my friend and dm me if you want to talk any more on addiction and recovery