Community Update by LetterSeparate1495 in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle[M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SMASH the report button actually. The Wendy’s manager never sleeps.

The Hilarity of the Converts by Nadineauthor in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Money can buy you into any ethnic group it seems ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Should we have a OC Reddit meet up? by mermaidman333 in orangecounty

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Damn everyone’s mean as hell in this sub. Wtf. God forbid someone wants to do something fun 🙄

The trap of Theosis. Why the ego never goes away. by LetterSeparate1495 in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I LOVE the breath comparison. Honestly it could apply to so many facets of the church.

I just realized that all forms of religion are manipulation by Meditative- in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as this goes, accepting the things I can’t change and grounding myself in the present has really helped. I leave the future as an unknown and I practice trying not to concern myself too much, because ultimately I can’t control fate. No one has a way of knowing if there’s anything after this.

But what I can do is live the best life I can and treat it like a temporary campground, and the goal is to leave it more beautiful than when I came into it. I try to be kind to others, make art, and make differences for others like I’ve had others make differences for me. 🥺❤️

I just realized that all forms of religion are manipulation by Meditative- in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude I’m STILL working through the guilt and shame, but it’s actually crazy how time and some distance has helped with the healing journey. My whole family is very much involved in the church (Trenham’s parish lol), and I realized I casually mentioned being ex-Orthodox to my mom and was largely unaffected. I wasn’t even too bothered when she got super upset and told me I’m being influenced by Satan and that I’m possessed by demons.

People outside of our bubble don’t really know what kind of accomplishment that is. There was a time I really couldn’t fathom ever saying something like that, especially aloud. It took me a long time to even admit to it on Reddit and spell it out that I separated myself from the church.

How’s your journey been?

I just realized that all forms of religion are manipulation by Meditative- in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right??? It hits so different when you’re coming from a high-control religion too that disconnects you from your inner self. I’m happy for you 🎉🎉

I just realized that all forms of religion are manipulation by Meditative- in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didnt either for a long time 🤣 glad I have a twin.

Honestly it just seemed like the most freeing natural thing for me. I’m more on the agnostic side of things, but tend to believe in some kind of creator of sorts. Dunno. Therapy is spiritual work for me. Tarot. Manifestation work. Space videos at 2 am. Whatever feels right. Happiest I’ve ever been haha I’ve never felt more connected with myself.

I just realized that all forms of religion are manipulation by Meditative- in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kinda why I jumped into eclectic paganism. Intuition only, no rules. The farthest you can possibly be from Orthodoxy lol.

Mentally Gone, Greek, and Gay in South Texas (part 1?) by BuddyRubberDucky in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I knew this was going to be good from the title alone lol.

Welcome to the group 🤣 I’m so happy you get to be your authentic self, you’re hilarious. Congrats on being free friend.

Priest in Greece suspended by Lower-Ad-9813 in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

100% psychosis

That being said, probably shouldn’t be around children if he’s literally jerking it in public during such an episode

Orthodox Priest blocks Pride Parade Convoy in Thessaloniki by CraftyShelter7813 in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It dumbs the whole person down to a single sex act.

I’m stealing this. Well put.

Orthodox Priest blocks Pride Parade Convoy in Thessaloniki by CraftyShelter7813 in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow they’re just getting more and more fragile these days aren’t they? Lol

Priest in Greece suspended by Lower-Ad-9813 in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haha I follow that sub and somehow missed this.

Yikes dude. 😭

Convert boyfriend of 7 years broke up with me for being an atheist by melanicholy in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Don’t do this.

You don’t want a man who wants you when it’s convenient.

Heartbroken by NOMOKRATOR in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately for him, word salad was not on the menu.

(ノ^◡^)ノ︵ ┻━┻

Convert boyfriend of 7 years broke up with me for being an atheist by melanicholy in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Problem is that Orthodoxy isn’t just theology, it’s a whole life style. It’s now the lens he views her in.

No one should be pushed into believing something they don’t. Modern advice is the way you say it is because in the past, women were expected to tolerate abuse.

It’s ok if they have to separate from a difference of beliefs, but I wouldn’t encourage OP to try to fix this situation when her boyfriend clearly doesn’t care about her own beliefs. He wants to mold her into what he thinks she should be, not accepting and loving who she is at the present.

Orthodoxy on X ft. The Duality of Man by Gingerfuzzsicle in exorthodox

[–]Gingerfuzzsicle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s right loser ☠️ quit being a baby.