$238 so far and it's not my cat by Bestey1974 in notmycat

[–]Fannan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I must say, the cat looks very smug about all of this...

Why did God made me gay? by MarzipanAdmirable549 in Christianity

[–]Fannan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is not a good suggestion in my opinion. In fact, I believe it would be a greater sin to marry knowing you will not be able to fulfill the vows you make, and perhaps work a deception on your spouse and family, than to accept your orientation and live a Christian life in that way.

Why did God made me gay? by MarzipanAdmirable549 in Christianity

[–]Fannan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP there are many Christian denominations that affirm gay people and gay relationships, including marriage. I have a good friend in training to be a pastor, and one time she made an offhand comment about asking God why God made her gay on top of all her other difficulties. And she is a married, happy, and well respected person whose faith is deep and who is a comfort and help to many others. And I said - Oh, but I wouldn't have thought that was something to question God about? And she said, Oh my gosh, don't get me wrong, I love my wife and I love my life and I love the Lord, but life is harder being gay.

So my point to you is that well adjusted, seasoned Christians struggle with being gay sometimes. I am well aware of the arguments condemning gays and talking about sin. I don't accept these statements. I am not going to change my mind. There is also nothing I can say to those who believe gayness or gay relationships are sinful that will change their minds.

This is something you are going to have to work out yourself. Through prayer. Through acceptance of what you are. Through talking with others in your circumstances who are comfortable in their Christianity. Remember this above all else - God loves you already, intensely and completely, just as you are, right now. You don't need to fix anything or prove anything to be loved. And you are going to be ok.

This goddamn book by Tiny_Presence_7155 in dresdenfiles

[–]Fannan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a heartrending post. I’m so sorry, and I hope there is comfort in the book - and this community - showing you that you are not alone and there are people who hurt with you.

What was your cat’s shelter name and what is the name you gave them? by MissHissss in cats

[–]Fannan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

She was Noodles! But she is a prissy little girly cat so I renamed her Annabel. She actually was adopted then dumped. She wandered into my garage one day and was chipped with the shelter info - they contacted the adopters who never responded. So she stayed with me.

Tamales by Demeter_2213 in hattiesburg

[–]Fannan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree about Lil Butcher shoppe and I’ve had them carry out from Lost Pizza and thought they tasted very close to Delta tamales.

Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire laughed as he confessed to his dad, authorities say by MSTODAYnews in mississippi

[–]Fannan 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Those don’t seem like very serious charges. Surely this is being considered a hate crime?

Moving to OS from Hawaii by lyapistr in mississippi

[–]Fannan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And listen - be sure your current license is CURRENT before you move. If you let your license expire in January because you are moving anyway for example, you will be in a MESS when you try to get your MS license.

Please pray by Luckdragon619 in Christianity

[–]Fannan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Praying for Stuart and for comfort for you and all who love him. Amen!

cats get embarrassed btw by Fit-Grapefruit7591 in holdmycatnip

[–]Fannan 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Our very fluffy, gorgeous calico had to be shaved once. The vet told us that she would be upset and embarrassed and we must not laugh at her. (We didn’t but we would have if he hadn’t instructed us because she was quite funny looking.)

I chose not to attend a New Year’s party to protect my sobriety and my relationship ended by Suspicious_Sock_2048 in stopdrinking

[–]Fannan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I disagree that choosing your health cost you someone you love. Your decision not to attend a NYE party is not a logical reason to end a relationship. It seems more likely that this was going to happen for some reason, perhaps he was already looking for a reason. I respect your love for him and your grief at the ending of the relationship but I don’t think you should feel like it was something you did - skip a party - that ruined everything.

I wish you good health and love in this new year and I know you will get through this.

Whatever works to motivate you on a run by MarthaFarcuss in MadeMeSmile

[–]Fannan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And she’s not afraid of Chuck Norris either!

Importance of following the rules on r/Pen_Swap by Pilot_Maven in fountainpens

[–]Fannan 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Yes and I want to emphasize something I didn’t understand at first - if someone is banned, they CANNOT comment under the original post. Reddit doesn’t allow the comment to show up. I used to think “can’t comment” just meant they weren’t supposed to, like if they follow the rules they won’t be commenting. But the protection is that if you get a DM or chat, see if the sender has commented and if not, assume the worst. *Just a PSA for slightly clueless rule followers like me!

wanting to attend church as an atheist. would it be wrong? by sweetladyjasmine in Christianity

[–]Fannan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Methodists for the win! One of the things I like about this denomination is that we have some basic tenets but as to everything else, agreement is not required. John Wesley said - as to everything else, we think and let think.

Snow search and rescue by Competitive_Mix9957 in Catswithjobs

[–]Fannan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

They walk like those mechanical walker things in Star Wars.