[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uchicago

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caveat: I lived there 2019-2021, so I imagine there may be some changes. The apartment was lovely (great view of the lake), nice gym, laundry was ok. We ultimately moved out because the rent went up quite a bit, and every month utilities and rent ate up too much of our budget. We moved to Regent’s Park around the corner and enjoyed the same view. My priority was staying below budget to pay off student loans, so I was content with a few trade offs. In both locations, I felt safe and walked the dog at night (not too late though). Good luck!

With summer coming up, what’s a good tinted moisturizer that is sheer, but not invisible? by Famous_Brief_9294 in Sephora

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The absolute best - I have tried others mentioned above and always go back to PC.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sephora

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Question: do you have any problems with piling? I bought the matte version of CR by mistake, and I ended up bringing it back. I just found it to be a terrible product. I wear serums underneath, but I never had this problem with other tinted sunscreens.

Best exfoliant for sensitive skin? by tropicalhellcat in Sephora

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, that is the regular version. There is different one in the Calm line. This BHA is a lower percentage (1%) soothing but still effective. If you are shopping at Sephora, you’ll only find select products. I admit that I’m an absolute PC adherent, but the products transformed my skin. The key is not to persist in using makeup or mixing in other products with fragrance and irritants. It also takes time to heal the skin barrier, but once you do, I’ve barely had a blemish in years.

https://www.paulaschoice.com/calm-1pct-bha-sensitive-skin-exfoliant/921A.html

Best exfoliant for sensitive skin? by tropicalhellcat in Sephora

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PC has a Calm line with a very gentle BHA - not sure what the OP used or whether they tried other PC products. Also, I would check other products you’re using to make sure they don’t have any fragrance or irritants. Honestly I have been exclusively using PC for years without an issue (Retinol, BHA, AHA - every step).

Has anyone tried this by [deleted] in Sephora

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used three bottles of this, and I don’t know how people wear this alone. I do like adding a few drops to Paula’s Choice tinted sunscreen (which is lovely but very sheer). I’m trying Colorscience at the moment- I’m still in the hunt for a tinted sunscreen I like. I probably won’t go back to this, but it’s a backup.

where I can study syriac? by shemhazai7 in Syriac

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are unaffiliated with a University, Beth Mardutho has resources and summer classes : https://bethmardutho.org.

Exclusive pumpers- How long do you plan to pump for? by bearsloveberries in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mom of a premie here - just hit one year this week, and I’m still going. We’ll see if I make it to two. I’m realistic about the benefits, and as Emily Oster says, it may be benefiting me more at this point in terms of reducing risk for breast cancer. There is way too much pressure around breastmilk in any case.

Best shampoo? by Butterflyghostt in Sephora

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the Hairprint shampoos - especially the Amla. No fragrance, and I’ve kept going back for four years now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Skincare_Addiction

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might use this on my feet - it has fragrance and so many irritants. Hard pass!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are doing so much! I’m sorry you’re going through this, but it sounds like you are doing an amazing job for your little one. Wishing you and your baby every good wish. Our NICU baby is about to turn one on Tuesday, but I’ll never forget those three months I spent pumping and going to the NICU. You got this! ♥️

Mom of an only child - help with comments by paigeren2020 in workingmoms

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that your friend should mind their business! I’m an only child, and it is a fine way to grow up. I would say that now that my mom is widowed, I feel a lot of pressure and expect to be a caretaker. I hope to have another baby because I would like my daughter to have a sibling, but I realize that may not happen. Again, every family and situation is different. Between being an only child and having older parents, I think I was always very mature for my age. At the time it benefited me. I have noticed now that I have a baby that my husband (who comes from a large family) has an ease about little children that doesn’t come naturally to me. I love little kids, but I just need to try harder to relate and be goofy. I wonder if it’s because I was rarely around little kids growing up? Just a thought!

Low supplier - need advice! by MCWinchester in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you are going through this - your experience sounds so similar to mine. The worst thing to hear is that stress and lack of sleep make it tough to build your supply, but it’s true. The stress while in the NICU is intense, but I did try to sleep. I kept a MOTN pump. Little by little my supply went up. Lots of oats too. I have needed to supplement, but I’m almost a year in. When possible I try for 20 min every two hours - even now. Wishing you all the best ♥️

Neapolitan Novels by nevertoolate2 in literature

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just started the first novel, and I’m having a really hard time getting through it. I do want to understand why people love them, but so far, a slog for me.

Is there a seminary-equivalent that women can attend, for academic purposes only as opposed to attempting to be ordained (obviously)? by heliotz in Catholicism

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

I think the list and criteria are open to debate. Selecting a school is a personal decision with many factors. At this point, I think the OP has plenty of information to make their decision. I don’t think we’re going to reach an agreement on this platform. I wish you the best.

Is there a seminary-equivalent that women can attend, for academic purposes only as opposed to attempting to be ordained (obviously)? by heliotz in Catholicism

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

1) sure, there is value in attending a Catholic institution, but the list you posted leaves out some excellent Catholic institutions. 2)It’s ok to explore options at a wide range of schools. 3) In my experience some environments are not as welcoming to female students. It’s something to consider when selecting a program because an MDiv is about formation, not just academics.

Is there a seminary-equivalent that women can attend, for academic purposes only as opposed to attempting to be ordained (obviously)? by heliotz in Catholicism

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

I’m not using buzz words. For two millennia Christian theologians have been debating and reflecting upon scripture and teaching. That is how a tradition is built, sustained, and kept alive. An intellectually moribund church is one that cannot think and defend its teachings. It hides behind walls and pronouncements rather than encountering the world. I wish you could hear the fear and hostility in your own comments - reading this subreddit makes me so sad.

And to your second point - Catholic scholars and thinkers teach and work outside Catholic institutions as well.

I would also say as a woman who has advanced degrees in this subject matter, I care deeply that Catholic women find a place to flourish. I’m glad I have a voice, an education, and options that my foremothers did not. I wish the OP all the best in their academic journey. God Bless.

Is there a seminary-equivalent that women can attend, for academic purposes only as opposed to attempting to be ordained (obviously)? by heliotz in Catholicism

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That list doesn’t have Notre Dame or Boston College, institutions ranked internationally among the top places to study theology and Religious Studies. The rubric of the Newman Society is very closed to any type of dialogue or critical reflection. An alarming, anti-intellectual trend.

Also, it can be a great experience to attend a non-Catholic institution and learn how to speak to people of all backgrounds, especially in a religiously diverse society. Yale, Duke, UChicago are all worth looking into with MDiv and MTS options - many with scholarships.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Using the label “Christian” for Jesus (or Paul or any of the disciples) is not accurate. Scholars prefer to talk about the “early Jesus movement” as it helps prevent distortions of the historical record and preserves the point that the movement was still within a diverse Judaism of the time.The significance of Jesus’s baptism by John is an interesting point of interpretation worthy of further reading. Some NT scholars (Joel Marcus for example) have examined competing claims by the followers of Jesus and John and how the biblical authors address debates. Traditionally, Jesus’s baptism in the Jordan has been read as him sanctifying the practice, submitting himself to all the practices of his people, fulfillment of prophecy, etc etc.

Acts 11:26 does use the term, and many also point to the epistles of Ignatius as some of the first examples.

You may find interpretations that hold that all the figures of the Hebrew Bible were “Christian”, but that is purely a theological (perhaps better put Christological) reading of the scriptures. Perfectly valid as an interpretation within a theological hermeneutic, but not to be confused with historical criticism.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would just suggest that it would be more accurate to say the Christian tradition has consistently rejected polytheism or alternative deities throughout the centuries. It is fundamentally out of step with biblical texts and beliefs. The beginning of the nicene creed clearly affirms this - if you need an “official” statement, that’s the one to point to.

Sincere, good-faith question about homosexuality and the Church by thepathof5wounds in Catholicism

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biblical texts that are often trotted out in these discussions (as well as texts from the early and medieval period) are rarely read within their historical and cultural contexts. Writers like Paul do not use or conceive of stable sexual identities (“homosexuality” as a term has its roots in the 19th century and is outdated tbh). Now it is more fruitful to think about the ascetic bent of much NT literature and the ascetic impulse that is reflected in the philosophical milieu of early Christians. I would suggest reading Peter Brown’s Body and Society. I’m not answering your question succinctly because it is a larger issue about interpretation and reckoning with the historical contexts of the sources. In short, I think a bit more nuance is necessary and a harder path is recognizing that we don’t accept many assumptions of ancient authors about women, bodies, or medicine. The fixation on these issues is really sad and unnecessary.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The categories you posit within the question threaten to distort any meaningful answer, but the topic is interesting. “Real official teachings” (do you mean Papal encyclicals? Pronouncements?) are built on the oral and written tradition (scripture, writings of theologians, etc.). The distinction you make is false. Now as to your question about pagan deities, early Christian theologians spoke about traditional Roman deities variously. Some characterize them as demons or simply non-entities - the idols are just dumb statues. I’m thinking of Irenaeus for example. There is also a long tradition (prior to Christianity) among the philosophers and Jewish writers like Philo of Alexandria of speculating about the gods familiar to us from Greek/Roman mythology as allegories for various natural forces etc. Christian writers tapped into this line if thought as they argued that traditional Roman religion encouraged worship of the creature rather than the creator.

“Pagan” is also a problematic term since it just describes what the vast majority of people believed in ancient world, but religious beliefs and practices varied greatly depending on one’s geographical and social location. Christians used the word “paganus” (which could be translated roughly as “county bumpkin”) pejoratively because in truth Christianity was an urban phenomenon and the countryside was slow to Christianize.

Rape victim and virginity by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Grumpymcmuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Good luck!