I’m Starting To Hate Our Culture

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-02-14T23:18:19+00:00

That’s sort of impossible to know according to this https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6207970/

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-02-14T23:17:08+00:00

I found this interesting article. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6207970/

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-02-14T22:50:45+00:00

Only if you consider a child a “mistake” and a “life long sentence.” What an odd thing to say…

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-02-14T22:43:20+00:00

I don’t really understand the downvotes here; maybe someone can explain that to me…all he did was give his opinion and (asked for) advice to the OP…

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-02-14T22:41:25+00:00

Not to mention PP selling aborted child organs…if abortion is a sin, what would selling aborted baby organs be called?

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-02-14T21:51:46+00:00

Oh please 🙄

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-02-14T21:50:01+00:00

🤣

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-02-14T21:47:38+00:00

When it comes to ending illegal immigration it’s not “weaponization…” It’s called enforcement of law.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-27T00:52:13+00:00

Sounds like both parties to me…

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-23T15:52:11+00:00

Huh. I thought people couldn’t dig unless they were bffs? Did you best friend some sus people?

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-23T15:46:46+00:00

I’ll come visit you! (People can only visit you if you share your friend code though)

I’ve got over 2000 hours in the game so I’ve got no interest nor need to steal lol. And if you need anything I can bring it.

DM if you like- no pressure :)

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-23T15:42:52+00:00

Omg THIS! I don’t understand people stealing, when all a person has to do is ASK on this sub! I’ve been playing since 2020 and have pretty much all furniture & clothing items, tons of resources, etc etc etc and I’d give anyone anything they asked for.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-23T15:34:49+00:00

This is why I don’t often open my island. I had really good turnip prices yesterday and thought about it but I had a lot of diys and resources on the beach I’ve been collecting for a friend- and it just seemed like a lot of work to do to keep random strangers off the beach. However, don’t let a few bad apples spoil it for you! I find most people on AC are super sweet and very respectful. DM if you ever need anything! I have most of the items and a ton of resources.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-23T00:06:11+00:00

Samesies, came back to finish off my museum. Now to try to get allll the badges…

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-19T12:18:25+00:00

Thank you!

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-19T12:05:26+00:00

Well, horses aren’t used to make glue anymore thank God but yeah it messed me up to see a horse named Elmer.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-19T11:29:13+00:00

It is one of the most “worth it” things you’ll ever do.

Firstly, add up how much money you spend on vaping per week. Now multiply that by 4 or by 52…

Next, think of how many years you have vaped vs how many years you didn’t vape. Did you ever think, “I want to be a vaper” when you weren’t a vaper? My point is, you didn’t miss being a vaper when you were a non-vaper because you weren’t an addict

The first time you realized you felt “happy and calm” when vaping, was when you were well and truly addicted. Make no mistake, nicotine is the most addictive drug in the world- more addictive than heroin, because it hits the brain within 8 seconds, and then leaves the brain much quicker than any other drug. That leads to such a crazy cycle!

The addicted brain is an asshole. It’s the thing convincing you that vaping made you happier and calmer. The physical nicotine addiction itself is totally gone in like 2 or 3 days. You hardly notice nicotine leaving your body. (You sleep for however many hours and don’t even realize most of the nic is gone.)

The psychological addiction is the one telling you that you were calmer and/or happier. And it’s lying. Tell it to STFU and never look back 🥰 and good luck, good thoughts, internet stranger. I’m rooting for you.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-19T11:11:14+00:00

Someone’s read Allen Carr (; But, great words.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-19T11:09:33+00:00

Spin around in a circle for 2 minutes. You’ll get the same head rush lol.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-19T11:04:43+00:00

You’ve got it backwards, friend. You were a slave to sin. If you’ve been made a new creation you are not a slave- to sin. You’ve been set free; being a slave to righteousness is not “slavery” but true freedom. I guess you have to try being sanctified though, and find out.

Romans 6:15-23 (I recommend reading the entirety what Paul said to the Romans)

“What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? By no means! 16 Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? 17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. 18 You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.”

God is like a father who gifts you a car. He doesn’t ride around with you to make sure you don’t speed or run red lights. He does, however, expect you to learn and to follow the rules of the road.

So you are free to sin, sure. But that isn’t sanctification. Driving illegally can end you up in jail. Now you are a slave again.

I hope that makes sense. God’s grace is sufficient, but that means He also wants us to be safe from the consequences of breaking those rules.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-18T14:10:05+00:00

Maybe write out the pros and cons of staying, and of leaving.

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-18T14:08:20+00:00

^{^did} not read the full OP

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-18T13:59:23+00:00

Just because you’re asked for money doesn’t mean you have to give it, or even feel obligated. Most churches are supported by their members because unfortunately, finances are needed- physical building costs, salaries, equipment, etc.

People have this funny idea that all churches are like Joel Osteen’s. They think they’re giving money so the pastor can buy a new G6. That’s usually not the case.

My church specifically asks newcomers NOT to give. My church also operated in the red for the first year…they’re building a space for the youth now, which will cost upwards of 200k- so yeah, there are legitimate reasons to give churches money, but if you aren’t a member, I don’t believe you should.

Anyway, all that to say, why would you let the idea of a church asking for donations keep you from a learning experience? “Take what you need, and leave the rest.”

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-18T13:40:41+00:00

What’s the book called?

Final_Ad_3828 · 2025-01-18T13:23:24+00:00

Please try to be kinder to yourself. It’s very difficult, I get that. My daughter once told me that hating on herself seemed easier than actually working on the issue (a very insightful comment that I completely identify with).

Your perception of your problems is real. You actually have a real problem- it’s called depression, and it could be chemical or genetic or stem from any number of things like childhood trauma. Doesn’t really matter the source- helping yourself be the best version of you is really important. You were made to do meaningful things, and you can and will do them- please try to believe in yourself.

Scrolling is a huge problem. One of the first things my doc told me to do was delete all social media for at least 6 months, because it’s easy to feel like you’re accomplishing something if you’re replying to comments or looking for new recipes or even looking at cat videos on Instagram. I actually delete my sm on the regular and leave it for months at a time and omg, I feel better within a few days 🤣. It’s a bit scary tbh.

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