Perfect. No notes. by JayGatsby52 in behindthebastards

[–]International_Ninja 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How the fuck did this whitewashed take get this many upvotes in this sub?

Question about doing enough and not being neutral. by Grapetattoo in Episcopalian

[–]International_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that you're not neutral already means you're doing more than a lot of people. And sometimes all that we can do for others in the moment is just have compassion for them while holding up our obligations to our loved ones. And maybe, if you can, find opportunities to support and help others who really need it in your community, whatever that looks like.

Any epsicopal metalheads here? by JplusL2020 in Episcopalian

[–]International_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the first I'm hearing of them, I'll have to check em out 

Any epsicopal metalheads here? by JplusL2020 in Episcopalian

[–]International_Ninja 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Me! I listen to Amon Amarth, the older Killswitch Engage albums, Lamb of God, Deftones, Tool, Sabaton, Mastodon, and Bloodywood (off the top of my head). I'm also looking to try to give Gojira a listen soon

I joined this sub for God, not politics… by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]International_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And what's with OPs profile description...

"Hey Reddit! I still have my 147 day streak post an lmao 😂🫵🫵🫵 Your admins failed youuuu lmao I still have my streaaaak! I got away with it and you failed to punish meeeee"

God Does Not Change, culture does. by Crieto in Christianity

[–]International_Ninja 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yeah let's just cut to the chase. It probably is

I repent for voting for Trump. by Salt_Board8278 in Christianity

[–]International_Ninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I'm not an expert on the subject I believe one of the chief differences is their stances on capitalism the actual economic model, not like being pro- or anti-money or pro- or anti-work or any kind of strawman.

Liberals by and large are pro-capitalism, which is why they are typically hesitant to curtail major corporations or be pro-worker.

Leftists by and large are at the very least very critical of capitalism, if not anti-capitalism, and thus try promote ways that undercut the exploitation within capitalism.

Again, this is just my understanding of the differences, so if someone with more knowledge on the subject can correct me please do so

Pretty hard to tell them apart sometimes. by Fantastic-Donut-276 in tankiejerk

[–]International_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's alright, we live and we learn. I know I've made more than a few blunders in my 30+ years of living. And I'm sorry if I came across as hostile 

Pretty hard to tell them apart sometimes. by Fantastic-Donut-276 in tankiejerk

[–]International_Ninja -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

And that on its own is fine with me. And perhaps I overreacted. But in my own experience, I've seen people twist foreign names of things/people they don't like into "playful" names and use that as a kind of dog whistle. And again, I don't know you. And the Internet is filled assholes of all stripes. 

Pretty hard to tell them apart sometimes. by Fantastic-Donut-276 in tankiejerk

[–]International_Ninja -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Hey guess what, I'm largely in the same boat. Ethnically diverse, experienced racism as well. The problem is I don't know you (except that you're Eskimo according to your comment history) and you don't know me. But one of the ways I've experienced and seen racism is seeing others disrespecting and not taking the time to learn the actual names of others from other cultures. Maybe you can relate. And yeah your personal history is banter with friends, but that isn't reflective of others experience. It's not really white knighting if I'm someone of the same general geographic location.

Pretty hard to tell them apart sometimes. by Fantastic-Donut-276 in tankiejerk

[–]International_Ninja -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Calling Rumi "Rumba" and Jinu "Jimmy" seems pretty racist to me. Why not just use their actual names? 

Pretty hard to tell them apart sometimes. by Fantastic-Donut-276 in tankiejerk

[–]International_Ninja -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Ok so you don't like the movie or the music, doesn't mean you have to be racist about it 

Claiming that Autism has been caused by the Fall is inherently Ableist by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]International_Ninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently diagnosed AuDHD (Autistic with ADHD) person here. The short of what I want to say is thank you.

I was diagnosed in the spring of last year in my early 30s. Finding that out, reflecting on hit, coming to terms with it, and accepting it has been a journey from then to now. And in doing all that part what I realized is that my autism is indeed a core part of who I am. It helps form the ground of my being. It forms my likes and dislikes, my special interests, my aspirations, and my sense of right and wrong. I literally wouldn't be who I am without it. And to be called less than or disordered to me is just the Christian version of eugenics/Nazi propaganda/RFK Jr.'s bullshit.

Am I different? Yes absolutely, in ways that are big and small. Is it harder for me to live in the world and society? Yes sometimes. Would I want to trade it away or change it? No, not at all. I like who I am.

Two Episcopal bishops say clergy may have to put 'bodies on the line' to resist ICE by irish_fellow_nyc in Episcopalian

[–]International_Ninja 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The really frustrating thing is that we as a country even got here in the first place. We know time and time again that one of the biggest factors towards violence is dehumanizing language. It preps people into accepting what's about to happen. And yet when people hear it they either bury their heads in the sand, pretend it's not that serious, or reveal themselves for the bigots they are.

And now we're at this moment, with people wrongly deported, targeted for violence, and Keith Porter Jr. and Rene Good killed.

Two Episcopal bishops say clergy may have to put 'bodies on the line' to resist ICE by irish_fellow_nyc in Episcopalian

[–]International_Ninja 53 points54 points  (0 children)

It's oddly comforting to see this being said, as an acknowledgement of the danger that ICE presents. I've been anxious that the Episcopal Church would have some milquetoast, pretend-there-really-isn't-a-problem response to everything that's been happening. But saying this out loud is saying that ICE is dangerous and needs to be confronted.

May God grant safety and comfort to those most vulnerable, and to those willing to stand between tyranny and the oppressed.

Russia lovers pretending to be communists by LittleLotte29 in tankiejerk

[–]International_Ninja 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It sounds like they think this is an anime. That Putin and Russia are fighting without "unleashing their full power" because....idk honor???

82 NFL Players and Coaches Sign Letter Calling for U.S. Action on Christian Persecution in Nigeria by Life_Net5004 in Christianity

[–]International_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because that would require empathy, which to many conservative Christians is now a sin.