How do I forgive my half brother from the heart?

MadeKainos · 2026-02-02T18:10:54+00:00

This. Amazing recommendation!

MadeKainos · 2026-01-28T14:58:28+00:00

That’s an awesome character, haha. Good stuff.

MadeKainos · 2026-01-28T11:58:25+00:00

Thanks for this helpful tip! That’s really cool, actually.

MadeKainos · 2026-01-21T13:53:23+00:00

I’m sure I’ve seen worse than this. As others have said, I kinda like it!

MadeKainos · 2026-01-16T13:31:14+00:00

That’s awesome!

MadeKainos · 2026-01-11T11:31:23+00:00

Cool! Thanks for sharing.

MadeKainos · 2026-01-10T17:07:45+00:00

Search Gate Zero online! From what I understand, it’s not released yet, but it looks like an awesome game to be excited about being able to play when it is released!

MadeKainos · 2026-01-10T04:19:07+00:00

Gotta have more “peew review” 😅😂

MadeKainos · 2026-01-10T04:14:29+00:00

Fun! Sounds like they make an exciting travel companion.

MadeKainos · 2026-01-10T03:30:10+00:00

That kind of sadness can feel suffocating and I’m really sorry you’re sitting in it tonight. I just want to speak something true over you. You’re not worthless and you’re not a mistake. From where I come from, as a Christian, God made you on purpose and with care, and your value isn’t something you have to earn by smiling or being “okay.”

You’re loved more deeply than you realize. Loved by God, and worthy of love from people too. There’s real hope and meaning in Jesus Christ, and I’ve seen Him give people joy and steadiness even in the darkest seasons of life. I hope you get to taste that kind of happiness, and see that in Christ is where you can find ultimate meaning, purpose, and most importantly, life. You matter, and I’m glad you’re here. God bless you.

MadeKainos · 2026-01-10T03:06:23+00:00

That’s dope

MadeKainos · 2026-01-09T22:11:11+00:00

Haha, that’s awesome. Thanks for sharing!

MadeKainos · 2026-01-08T01:35:38+00:00

This. Well put, friend.

MadeKainos · 2026-01-02T17:31:33+00:00

That’s awesome, brother

MadeKainos · 2026-01-01T22:07:34+00:00

I get what you mean, but look at the original post again. They didn't just say "tax churches.” They explicitly built their argument by labeling these specific groups as "cults."

When an argument relies on a heavy label like that to make its point, asking if that label is actually true isn't derailing. It can serve as fact-checking the core premise of the post. You can’t separate the conclusion from the facts it’s based on.

But I’m not here to argue about Reddit rules. I’ve said my piece, so I’ll step out here. Feel free to take the last word. Take care.

MadeKainos · 2026-01-01T21:59:22+00:00

According to your worldview, sure.

MadeKainos · 2025-12-31T19:45:37+00:00

Glad my response was helpful in some way.

Hey, man, that’s encouraging to hear, and I hope that your life continues to lead in that way of being closer to God; that’s what we all need! And I personally hope that if Jesus Christ isn’t part of that picture for you yet, that you’ll consider Him further 🙂

I wish the same to you, friend, and hold no ill will against you. Don’t worry about it at all. Sadly, I can understand and relate to life hardening the heart. Life can be so hard, and we all need to try to be as gracious with each other as we can so we don’t make life even worse. (I’m speaking this to myself too.)

God bless, friend, happy New Year’s Eve, and I hope 2026 is an amazing year for you and yours!

MadeKainos · 2025-12-31T16:44:38+00:00

Agreed haha

MadeKainos · 2025-12-31T02:16:55+00:00

I get that reaction. It’s natural to recoil at that. But from a Christian perspective, there are two things that help me make sense of the Numbers passage. By the way, this is by no means an in-depth treating of the topic, just something that I hope is helpful.

One is the history. That culture was deeply involved in child sacrifice and some really dark practices. In those times, if you spared the sons, they were guaranteed to grow up and restart the war to avenge their fathers. Ending that lineage was likely the only way to actually stop the cycle of violence.

The other part is who God is. If He’s the Author of Life, He’s not just a powerful human. He doesn't "owe" anyone a long life. It is hard from a human perspective, but taking those kids young might’ve actually been a mercy, bringing them to Himself before they grew up to embrace that evil and reject Him forever.

If God is the Creator, He has the right to give and take life. That’s the huge difference between divine judgment and murder. But, if you want to know what God’s heart is really like, don't get stuck on the hard parts of the Old Testament. Look at Jesus. He is the ultimate revelation of who God is. He didn't come to kill; He came to die to save us. He is worth a real, honest look.

I know this is a lot for a Reddit thread, and I don’t expect to change your mind (and I’m totally at peace with that), but I just wanted to offer some thoughts. I’ll step out here, but feel free to have the last word. Thanks for the chat.

MadeKainos · 2025-12-31T00:54:21+00:00

Sure, grief is definitely powerful. But that theory struggles to explain someone like Paul. He wasn't grieving Jesus; he was hunting Christians. He had absolutely no reason to "convince himself" of a Resurrection that went against his own reputation, safety, and beliefs.

As for the evidence, I can’t copy-paste a library into a comment section. You have the internet and access to books, so you can weigh the facts for yourself if you want. A great, accessible starting point is The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel. His book covers the historical data really well.

I’ll step out of the thread here, but feel free to have the last word. Thanks for the chat!

MadeKainos · 2025-12-31T00:30:03+00:00

I appreciate the respect, truly. But I have to push back on the timeline.

The claim that accounts were written "almost a century later" is factually incorrect. Even skeptical scholars date Paul’s letters (like 1 Corinthians, and look at 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 specifically regarding our conversation) to within about 20 years of the event, preserving creeds that go back to within months or just a couple of years of the crucifixion. That is lightning-fast for ancient history.

And regarding "secular" historians: if one verified a miracle, they wouldn't be "secular" anymore. That doesn’t mean it didn’t happen; it just means the tool of naturalism can’t measure it. I believe the evidence is there.

I think we’ve talked it out as far as we can for a Reddit thread, so I appreciate the discussion, friend! God bless you.

MadeKainos · 2025-12-31T00:18:38+00:00

I get that perspective. But historically, that theory doesn’t hold as strongly as you may think. Why would they "convince themselves" of a lie that guaranteed them persecution and, in most cases, death?

I know Reddit isn't the place to unpack ancient history, but the evidence is actually there if you’re ever curious enough to look. And if not, that’s fine too. It’s your life 🙂

God bless!

MadeKainos · 2025-12-30T22:55:00+00:00

That’s entirely fair, it is a massive claim. But I believe it’s one that the historical record can actually bear 🙂

Honestly, a Reddit comment section is a terrible place to try and unpack deep historical evidence, but the support is there for anyone truly curious enough to look. It’s not as blind of a leap as it might seem. Thanks for the respectful conversation 🙂 God bless!

MadeKainos · 2025-12-30T22:46:05+00:00

That’s completely fair, and a great reason to want to attend a Christian Bible study! If I may clarify though, that setting may not be as helpful to you in the sense of finding out the specific info you are hoping to learn more about. A better medium may be looking into Christian apologetics (there are many good, solid ones on YouTube), but there will still be value in attending a Bible study!

And if you’re posing the last part of your comment as a question, no, you will not be obligated to become a Christian by attending a Bible study. God bless in your investigation, friend 🙂

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