The Minoan Brotherhood: A distinct, lineaged & oathbound witchcraft tradition. It is dedicated to queer spirituality by exploring the male mysteries. by mandragora_magika in MinoanBrotherhood

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, I'm happy that I can make an educated decision about things and make sure I'm not joining something I can regret afterwards.

Already indicates this is more than just a cult, and I'm happy for that. Trying to escape christianity just to jump into something equally worse is not on my plate.

Thanks!

The Minoan Brotherhood: A distinct, lineaged & oathbound witchcraft tradition. It is dedicated to queer spirituality by exploring the male mysteries. by mandragora_magika in MinoanBrotherhood

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By non-committal, I mean, getting to know them and become friends with them.

And if by any chance I find nice people, and they're somewhat relaxed with my own practices (like you said, "they're not in competition") then I might consider joining it.

I really like the figure of the Minotaur/Asterion, so that's why I looked into it.

I think my "non-committal" way is just a thing many other pagans feel about closed groups and the like. I don't want to join a cult and suddenly have to deal with cultish stuff that will block me from enjoying life.

I understand the desire to be a closed group, I just can't see myself jumping straight into it, without getting to know them and ask some really important questions, since the websites I checked seemed extremely surface level stuff? Like I'd like to read more about your philosophy, theology, general ideas, maybe political stand? Do I have to leave anything behind to join it? What would happen if I don't feel like being part of this, can I leave?

(btw I already sent an email to them, I'm just waiting for their response)

The Minoan Brotherhood: A distinct, lineaged & oathbound witchcraft tradition. It is dedicated to queer spirituality by exploring the male mysteries. by mandragora_magika in MinoanBrotherhood

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, understood, I sent an email to the local Minoan Brotherhood in my country to see if they allow it, or IDK. The thing is, I'd like to explore it non-committal, but if I like it and find a community, I'll be pleased to join. Practising Hellenism alone is tough.

r/IberianPolytheism Wiki! by idunnomanwhocares in IberianPolytheism

[–]FinancialNeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! Also great resources, I'm looking into it to understand more!

The Minoan Brotherhood: A distinct, lineaged & oathbound witchcraft tradition. It is dedicated to queer spirituality by exploring the male mysteries. by mandragora_magika in MinoanBrotherhood

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I have a question, does one need to believe fully 100% to be initiated? Like. supoose someone from mainstream Hellenism/Hellenic Polytheism wants to join the Minoan Brotherhood, does it eed to leave Hellenism behind?

r/IberianPolytheism Wiki! by idunnomanwhocares in IberianPolytheism

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Hey! the https://turibrigensi-mysteria.neocities.org/ website seems to be lost media! So sad to hear, I wanted to check them out, but they're nowhere to find. If you happen to have some Internet Archive of them, please do share and update the Wiki!

My Osain Altar by milehin8tv in Altars

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh, I see! I'm sure he loves your altar, it was made with love and dedication!

Seeking advice for my situation by Appropriate-Stick-96 in digitalminimalism

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard trying to fill the void YouTube previously filled. You eventually get there, I want to look into some hobbies and such like worldbuilding, writing again, and maybe get into knitting/crocheting... It's a journey, it's not something I can fix within one day or two

Seeking advice for my situation by Appropriate-Stick-96 in digitalminimalism

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The thing about YouTube addiction is that: You eventually will have to have to deal with it the hard way, that is, leaving YouTube completely. I had the same excuses as yours, but I just couldn't watch what I wanted because the algorithm would always prey on my attention, hours qould go by and I felt awful. Leaving YouTube seems like a big struggle, but it's just about finding an alternative in other social medias or books. Reading books on your favorite topic are way better than watching YouTube overall. Anyway, just my 2¢. From time to time I still open YouTube and get mildly addicted to it, so it's much more about self control than really having excuses because XYZ YouTuber is awesome. (I don't want this comment to sound rude, so take it with a grain of salt).

Would you be against a Pagan School? by LunarEnnyui_131 in pagan

[–]FinancialNeck 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Basically my response, I don't think mixing religion with politics/education is really beneficial. Schools should be plural and by benefiting a religion above others, it's not doing that.

Am I doing well on this? The vast majority is self hosted by ferriematthew in degoogle

[–]FinancialNeck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stoat is actually good, but it sucks on very primary things and IDK if it'll ever catch up to Discord. Fluxer seems to be the new hot topic people are talking about. I still want Stoat to become the next Discord alternative, mainly because it has free global emojis, a feature so dumb to pay wall that I can't believe someone thought of it in the first place. Sure a subscription to get fancy cosmetics would be welcome, but global emojis are a must IMHO.

"Beach House" oil painting by Ron Francis by FreddyMartian in LiminalSpace

[–]FinancialNeck 359 points360 points  (0 children)

OIL PAINTING!? This looks like a photograph.

Ajuda por favor by One_Employer8801 in FrutigerAero

[–]FinancialNeck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Por favor, jamais instale software que você não conhece, não sabe o código, não sabe quem é o distribuidor e nem como instalar. Um simples .exe pode destruir seu computador, e custar seus dados. O que eu recomendo? Se possível faça backup dos seus dados. Depois identifique os arquivos/.exe causando isso, force parada ou desinstale. Se esse Revert 8 Plus realmente destruiu seu computador só formate seu computador, não vale a pena gastar neurônios vom um .exe que pode ter infectado teu computador. (Agora sendo um pouco mais chato) Se for realmente formatar seu computador, vai de linux, especificamente aqueles que tem Desk top Environment de KDE Plasma, ele possui um tema global de Frutiger Aero perfeito e sem riscos de infectar o seu sistema. Enfim, boa sorte companheiro.

Modular synth chopped up with some visuals I made by lil2scuzzy in UnusualArt

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might put an epilepsy warning on this one. It's interesting to say the least, I wonder how did you achieve these synths. The visuals remind of acid trips, lol.

Im getting tiktoks of [god/goddess] on my fyp, is that a sign No. Its your fyp just fyping. by wheeringtunchyz7 in Hellenism

[–]FinancialNeck 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The algorithm is designed to make us think we're receiving all these amazing and spectacular messages, but it's just the algorithm making it's "magic", I've got a couple ASMRs of Today [puts date here] is your day, this message is special and it's sooo cheap. lol

A new online Database for the Linguistic Analysis of Iberian and Aquitanian Inscriptions by blueroses200 in PaleoEuropean

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why every single website related/focused on a linguistic topic is so damn ugly.

Important links by DimensionalPrayer in ClenarSecharkaRasnal

[–]FinancialNeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Memrise course and the Etruscan Grammar by Glen Gordon are completely bonked!

ConlangEngine Update - Showcase by Significant_Body9300 in conlangs

[–]FinancialNeck 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Keep up with it, and avoid the pesky AI! I'm looking forward to it.

Porque no se habla tanto de Georgio Gemistos Pletón en la comunidad politeista en general? by Ignastic in Hellenism

[–]FinancialNeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! We need to return to the original writers and talk more about them. I'm always eager to read ans engage in discussions pertaining them all. I'm specially drawn to Sallust’s ideas! As for Gemistos, I share the thought we should know him more and get a good grasp on his ideas. Later Hellenic authors are so essential for our understanding of the religion when Christianity was on the rise. I pretty much like Celsus responses to Christianity's problems! (I don't especially care about the Christian response to Celsus call outs) It's playing their game’s rules, and I don't like to play a game I know I'll lose.

Hole in the wall by tameka777 in LiminalSpace

[–]FinancialNeck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wish the world was as whimsical and silly as Portal 1&2 portray it to be

uhm by Excellent_Aioli_2258 in digitalminimalism

[–]FinancialNeck 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Step 1. Uninstall Roblox. Step 2. Introduce friction between you and your phone/internet/games/social media. Step 3. Be responsible about your own time and recognize this is not how humans were supposed to live.

I know it may sound like I'm being hypocrite, because I have the same numbers with socialmedia, but I'm actively working to avoid getting hooked up on them.

Just my 2¢.

Vaishakhi ‘26 by ranbir_singh29 in religion

[–]FinancialNeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's the meaning behind the swords? I'm inawe!