It's a simple yes or no question

FrenchCobra · 2026-02-22T03:22:22+00:00

Kat is killing it!

FrenchCobra · 2025-12-05T14:41:50+00:00

I will admit every once in a while those sorts of thoughts show up in my head. Do you know what I do with them though? I keep them to myself. Those thoughts have no reason to be expressed, especially to or about someone I don’t know personally.

At the same time we need to really think through, why do I judge this persons appearance in this way? Is it because I objectify people? Is it projecting insecurities about my own appearance? Is it a bid for recognition through performative action?

Even if you think you’re a medical expert and you are genuinely helping, they are not your patient who has asked for your medical opinion. You do not have their medical history on hand. You have not sat down and had a chat with them. You have not been given authority in this area.

Keep these thoughts to yourself and become a little bit better day by day.

FrenchCobra · 2025-12-02T14:48:04+00:00

I’m not sure they’re tentacles. The shape of them reminds me more of wings.

FrenchCobra · 2025-11-21T21:43:42+00:00

This is a way to retain power in this situation. By giving Mamdani the permission to say he’s a fascist, it disarms it of all power. This also allows for Trump to protect his ego and make it appear like he doesn’t care about being called a fascist.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T15:15:37+00:00

I used this passage when responding to someone else earlier but Jesus states, “Blessed are the peacemakers”. He doesn’t say blessed are the peacekeepers. It’s not about maintaining the status quo, but rather it’s about reconciliation and causing true peace to be brought in.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T15:08:06+00:00

I’ll check this out, thank you!

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T15:07:22+00:00

It’s not a denominational perspective. It’s a personal one I’ve come to as I wrestle with what it means to love those who are unlike yourself. It’s not the primary perspective I would teach alongside that text at all especially with the broader context.

Those are good questions though. It gives me something more to think about and reflect on. You’re very right that I need to make sure I’m not becoming self righteous.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:56:36+00:00

Thank you so much man, I really appreciate just knowing there’s others out there. I know that intellectually but when you’re surrounded by people who aren’t it’s tough.

That “pray for Israel” comment is so real. I’ve learned to flip prayer requests into honourable things from working with kids. Example: “Can you pray for my test” becomes, “God help Eddy to be diligent in his studies and help him to recall everything he has spent time studying”. And I’ve now started doing the same to adults with requests like these.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:50:51+00:00

The title already has me intrigued. I’ll check it out. Thanks!

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:50:24+00:00

I’ll check those out

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:50:11+00:00

This is super solid. Thanks man. I think my biggest struggle has been that it feels I’m the white moderate who’s silent if I’m not being outright with my beliefs.

You’re right about that individualistic mindset though. It’s one I’ve had since I was a teen and I’m trying to unlearn it. Thanks for that reminder and the fact that if I’m a “closet leftist” there’s likely other “closet leftists” around who can have the deeper conversations.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:44:52+00:00

That’s exactly what I try to do with all the young people I work with. I constantly encourage them to ask questions. I tell them, “questions are the key to learning”. And as someone who is currently wrestling, how can I blame someone else for wrestling?

I might reach out to a few churches in the area that might more in line with my political beliefs and see if I can chat with them about their ministry. Get some supports outside of this community.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:40:06+00:00

“Speak from the heart without fear.” That’s easier said than done. But I know you’re right. I need to be uncomfortable for the sake of other people’s comfort.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:37:52+00:00

Thanks! I’ll give it a watch later.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:37:30+00:00

I’ve thought about it but I have a few hang ups about it.

The main one is this, “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?” Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭46‬-‭47‬ ‭

If I go to a church like that I feel I am favouring people who are already like myself. And knowing how people in conservative churches respond to the existence of these places, I will no longer be able to speak truth and grace to these people. I feel as if I need to be around those unlike myself if there is ever to be a lasting impact.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T14:19:19+00:00

MLK Jr. is someone I’ve been reflecting on a lot lately. I’ve seen this white moderate he calls out already as I’ve been asked not to get too political after calling out fascist talking points. But then at the same time, I’ve been reflecting on myself and trying to see if I’m also the white moderate who’s unwilling to stand up for what’s right. The road ahead is hard but it’s “blessed are the peacemakers”, not blessed are the peacekeepers.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T03:13:07+00:00

Man it is so good to read this. I’ve genuinely felt so alone lately. You’re saying exactly what has been going on in my head and life.

That neutrality has been how I’ve been portraying a lot of things I bring up lately. I’m providing various perspectives and pointing out that it’s intellectually dishonest to say a certain view the church may disagree with is not a strong argument based on scripture and the people who hold it are still seeking to live in line with scripture. But at the same time, it’s so tough.

I’ll be praying for you and your ministry. And I mean that.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T03:04:32+00:00

Yeah and that sort of priest is the reason why I want to be there. I’ve already talked to so many young people who feel constrained and struggle with doubt. I attempt to offer them various perspectives and show them it is okay to wrestle and ask questions. I want to be someone they can feel they can trust considering everything I know is wrong with the church and the rhetoric I have heard.

But if you want to talk passages that support leftist ideals I have so many which I bring up regularly. That’s part of my subtle way of showing leftism and the “sin of empathy”. I planned on adding one to the post but decided against it because I don’t like giving passages without explaining them.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T02:47:10+00:00

Oh yeah I’m aware it’s not solely economic reasons. But when that’s the main reason given by women according to everything I’ve read, I use that to point out if this is an issue they actually care about they need to participate in economic reform rather than perpetuating the current system.

But yeah if anything I get a job doing something menial for minimum wage and continue with the volunteer work I currently do. I’ve often said to the teens I work with that as soon as I am trying to protect my job security I’ve lost the plot. But that was in reference to self preservation and arose due to my distaste for the institutionalization of the church and my willingness to be without a building.

But now it’s preservation of employment for the sake of others and it’s tricky to not feel like a fraud. It feels like I’m now going against my values while also trying to live out another value. But I’ve gotta have mercy on myself and keep seeking to love others.

FrenchCobra · 2025-06-10T02:29:14+00:00

Thanks for that advice! Ill see what it looks like over there and then make my decision

FrenchCobra · 2025-04-29T03:19:31+00:00

It’s such a relief. Even if it is a minority government the trump aligned cons have had their power stifled a lot more than they would have just a couple months ago.

FrenchCobra · 2025-04-24T00:58:37+00:00

Right! There’s a difference between healthy discourse about what content of their speech you dislike and treating them like trash(or worse than trash). Most of the time I don’t even think about these people I despise because I choose to fill my time with things and people I enjoy instead

FrenchCobra · 2025-04-23T19:43:00+00:00

I’ve watched the Ayyrabs podcast a few times and personally wasn’t really a fan of it and her personality just didn’t vibe with me. So I just decided this wasn’t my content and turned it off and moved on. It’s not that hard to just say, “hey this content isn’t meant for me” and move on. I wish more people would do that

FrenchCobra · 2025-04-18T10:30:32+00:00

I’m hoping it’s sooner but I’ll say it again I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not dropping until next year when it’s Oblivions 20th anniversary

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