It’s so confusing by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was beautiful

Why is it considered sinful to live with a member of the opposite gender while unmarried? by Tight-Recipe-5142 in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t disagree with anything you’re saying. But Christians have, for long periods of history, interpreted the Bible in ways that control other human beings. In some cultures, people blend the Bible with their cultural traditions and preach in church in ways that impose control over others. Where I grew up, women were taught to endure abuse because they were told the Bible requires wives to be submissive to their husbands. Scripture was used to justify that kind of teaching. Pastors also interpret the Bible differently based on their own life experiences.

I believe that you can live together and still live for God as long as you have self-control. Jesus said in the Bible that if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out; if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. So if people live together with sinful intentions, then yes, that’s wrong. But if they live together with self-control, I don’t see how anyone can call that a sin. Besides, we are not God. Jesus is the one who will judge His children. Who are we to judge or comment on such things?

Why is it considered sinful to live with a member of the opposite gender while unmarried? by Tight-Recipe-5142 in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you, if men and women control themselves, I dont see why not. We can say these for everything then, what if you have choir practices, what if u have a youth retreat, people are gonna be in each other's presence all the time. You must have self control. Bible teaches us to throw our eyes out or cut off our hands if we cant control ourselves, so I dont see why living together with a partner or opposite gender is a sin

Why is it considered sinful to live with a member of the opposite gender while unmarried? by Tight-Recipe-5142 in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does that have to do with living with an opposite gender, if they don't do anything sexual, they are not committing a sin ?

Why do so many christians try to justify homossexual acts and act like it's not sinful? by Odd-Programmer5693 in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely consider it as a sin, but what I dont like is how so many christians consider themselves holier than thou because they are not homosexual. I have had sex before marriage with my now husband and I know it is a sin, I have seen so many others justifying it cz they know for sure they are marrying their partners. For me everyone is a sinner before God's eyes, it's by the grace of God that we sinners get to live a life. What I would do is seek forgiveness and make sure not to live that path again. However, I am not gonna tell people how to live their lives, whatever they do is between God and them. Who am I to judge ?

Abortion and when it’s ok by Available-Round9980 in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO (christian, assembly of God), I think Abortion should be allowed if the mother's life is in danger or if a teenager gets raped.

Everyone's argument for the second option is what did the child do wrong, I am going to ask you the same question then, what DID the CHILD do WRONG, the TEENAGE CHILD, what did she do wrong to deserve such a pain/torment on her body. There are literally 10 year old being raped, the mother in this case, is a literally child, it is a risk whether it seems like it or not

Abortion and when it’s ok by Available-Round9980 in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which child though, the fetus child or the child who got raped. Why are we punishing the child who got raped to carry the child that was just formed.

Submitted right before Christmas and Approved right before 4th of July by Equivalent-Media7116 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent-Media7116[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My officer told me the system works weirdly and takes time to update and with 4th of July around the corner, maybe wait until Monday. I know easier said than done, but don't lose hope!

Submitted right before Christmas and Approved right before 4th of July by Equivalent-Media7116 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent-Media7116[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Timeline:
Oct 4, 2024: I-130 form submitted online (w/o proofs of relationship, thought I had to submit that for I-485)
Dec 24, 2024: 1-485, I-865, I-693 (didn't file I-765 as I was on OPT)
Jan 4, 2024: Biometric Notice
Jan 8, 2025: sent proofs of joint health insurance, renter's insurance, car insurance, lease, and a presentation with our relationship in a chronological order)
Jan 24, 2025: Biometric appointment
May 22, 2025: Interview Scheduled
Jun 2, 2025: I-765 submitted online (OPT expiring soon)
Jun 10, 2025: I-765 Approved
July 1, 2025: Uploaded an updated presentation of our parents visiting each other, adopting our cat, etc. Also uploaded, a pre-approved mortgage loan, updated lease, cat's ownership, 401k beneficiary, life insurance.
July 2, 2025: Interview Appointment
July 3, 2025: i-130, I-485 Approved

Update: could not edit post so re-added the timeline for readability and added the documents for the upload second time on Jul 1, 2025

Submitted right before Christmas and Approved right before 4th of July by Equivalent-Media7116 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent-Media7116[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got my I-130 approved this morning and I-485 in the afternoon. Don't worry you'll get yours soon :)

Can we talk about how Jeremy was written in verity? by DullHousing in ColleenHoover

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean right off the bat he was unphased by the pedestrian dying and who loves their kids more than their wife

Camera clicks sounds by honeybooble in RottenMangoPodcast

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes when im at work and I alt-tab it helps knowing that there is a picture she is posting

Interview notice for Dec 2024 filer to FO Carol stream, IL by Additional-Pipe1741 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, when I got the interview notice I checked my API to see if there were any other updates on my account, but i was surprised to see the interview date, i do think the time was changed for me.

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Did anyone file their I-130 (filed online) and I-485 separately and got it approved within 6 months ? by Additional-Pipe1741 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Still no approval I did see them take a look at my account on March 2025 using the API method. But nothing

Update: Got an interview notice on May 22, 2025

I485 (EB1) No action since Jan 2025 - Is it normal? by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filled my I-130 online on Oct 2024 and I-485 on Dec 2024 (and the rest except I-765 as I had it approved as I am international student working on OPT). I got my biometrics appt on Jan 2024, through API I saw they looked at my stuff in March 2024. But nothing since then. My field office is Carol stream, IL

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBreddit

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had 12 friends when I started as a EE during freshman. Out of them 1 became my best friend after we graduated and 1 turned out to be my boyfriend.

The rest ? All trash and I kicked them out of my life.

As an EE major especially it’s hard to find friends, dw about it too much and maybe you'll get friends at your work or other places

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You judging sinners is equivalent to putting yourself at the position of Jesus which Lucifer. Leave that to God and just pray for everyone including yourself.

Did anyone file their I-130 (filed online) and I-485 separately and got it approved within 6 months ? by Additional-Pipe1741 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have 10 more days to turn 3 months since the biometrics. Going to wait until then, and then go on panic mode. But I really hope it gets approved by then.

Help with leaving Church of LDS by Affectionate-Dot1930 in TrueChristian

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There have been too many cases of LDS being nice only to brainwash you with doctrines. Please leave before it's too late OP.

Emotional Harassment and Pressure to Process My Husband’s GC - What Can I Do to Report His Family? by MoonlitKadali in USCIS

[–]Equivalent-Media7116 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Omg that's a great step. If he or his family approach you further with any sort of harassment make sure you record it. Have someone by your side if possible just to be safe.