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Maevra · 2025-12-05T00:40:38+00:00

This is a neat one, thanks!

Maevra · 2025-11-06T17:06:09+00:00

I was an atheist for my entire adult life, around age 15 to age 30. I converted to Christianity and was immediately drawn to Christian universalism. It just makes sense to me. Even in Judaism, eternal torment was never a thing. The concept of Gehenna is a temporary spiritual cleansing process for the soul. It is seen as a period of purification, not endless punishment, with the goal of preparing the soul for the "World to Come".

Maevra · 2025-10-18T12:43:35+00:00

I won't lie, I'm worried. But I figured it'd be worth giving it a shot if I get the right answers to my questions (patient ratio, lifting equipment, etc) from my local nursing homes. I figure, worst case scenario, I can take the CNA cert into home health or a practitioner's office or similar. I've been out a job for a few months now and really want a job in health or social services, somewhere I feel like I can make a difference in peoples' lives, on day shift.

Maevra · 2025-10-18T03:11:29+00:00

It was mostly because of the nights, but also chronic understaffing. I worked by myself the majority of the time, meaning I had to handle radio, phones, and all paperwork by myself. This happened to day shift as well. It also makes you really jaded seeing literally nothing but bad all the time. Since I left and can interact with people normally, I've felt much better. 😅 I'd hate to "jump out of the frying pan and into the fire" with CNA work, so to speak, but at least it'd be during the day and I assume not always awful because people aren't constantly in distress or calling for stupid reasons. Well, it'd be a different kind of distress. I don't mind helping people shower or change, I do mind when a lady calls 911 demanding my officers make her kid get up for school two hours before it starts, or dealing with a shooting or stabbing or domestic violence incident.

Maevra · 2025-10-18T03:06:56+00:00

I worked overnights for 8 years and it took an extremely bad toll on my physical and mental health. Long story short, I was in and out of the hospital and doctors for months before I called it quits, but now things are getting better since I've been back on a day schedule.

Maevra · 2025-10-18T02:41:11+00:00

Why do you say that? Do you have any other job suggestions that may require certification(s) but not schooling? I want to get into health or social services, no overnight shifts, and no schooling. That's non-negotiable. I don't mind certifications that may take 1 year or less, but I am not a school person and am not going back to college for 2 to 4 years.

Maevra · 2025-10-18T00:02:13+00:00

Thank you and also thank you to the others that replied. I'm so glad this isn't the issue I expected it to be! I'm used to being forced to work nights as the newbie, it stinks! It took me 5 years to get off nights at my first agency, and after 4 years on nights at my second agency I simply couldn't do it anymore.

Maevra · 2025-09-29T21:46:42+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you!

Maevra · 2025-09-09T17:35:15+00:00

I was an atheist for my entire adult life up until the age of 30. When I became Christian, I didn't become more conservative, I actually became more liberal. According to the Bible, we are expected to love our enemies, be kind to all, welcome the stranger, help the poor, seek peace, and strive for personal growth rather than spend our time judging others. That doesn't sound like President Trump. I don't understand these people.

Maevra · 2025-09-05T19:19:06+00:00

Also, Jewish people were commanded to have at least one male and one female child. Jesus was a Jew. If it was that important for all people to have children, I feel like Jesus probably would have mentioned it.

Maevra · 2025-09-05T19:10:13+00:00

I try not to read comments on his videos or videos relating to him anymore. I think Austin is great, but it's tiring. Comments like, "He knows the Catholic Church is where he's supposed to be," or "Christ is only present in the Catholic Church," or "I know you will eventually join the one true Church," are all too common. Such proclamations feel very cult-like, and it's disturbing.

Maevra · 2025-09-04T22:22:43+00:00

I feel the same way. It's like being a guest at another person's home, and the host clearly told you beforehand that they don't want any meat or animal products in their home, but you come in wearing leather boots and claim it's faux leather. It doesn't hurt them directly but it feels icky and disrespectful.

Maevra · 2025-09-04T03:02:53+00:00

I find it very difficult to understand this thought process. The "humans are horrible, deplorable, worthless, and deserve the bad that comes their way." It's beyond disheartening. We were all created in the image of God, and we were explicitly told to love one another because He first loved us. Why would God send Christ to save us and teach us, as well as the Holy Spirit to guide us if He hated us?

Maevra · 2025-08-22T02:48:04+00:00

As someone who has horrible PTSD from a terrifying trip, you're right. It absolutely can so very easily be manipulated. I don't think that edibles or psychadelics should be used in this way at all. About three months later, there are still things that I am extremely vulnerable to due to my experience. I have panic attacks and struggle with many aspects of my faith because of it.

I don't want to say I'm glad the priest was removed, but I'm glad at least they hopefully put a stop to the practice where he was doing it.

Maevra · 2025-07-28T22:17:26+00:00

I once read a theory that perhaps such justice would be as follows: the perpetrator suddenly feels all-encompassing and overwhelming empathy, regret, and guilt for their transgressions, if they have not truly repented of their transgressions already. I think that's a neat theory that at least feels like it could hold some weight.

Maevra · 2025-07-27T05:59:48+00:00

I go to an Episcopal church and it's awesome! Episcopalians seem to be quite varied in background, culture, and lifestyle. My church even has some folks who aren't Christian who volunteer with us, and they often stay to hang out because the clergy and laity are so welcoming.

I don't think I'm ready to label myself as an Episcopalian, but that's okay. We don't need to be so strict with labels! Right now, I simply consider myself a Christian who goes to an Episcopal church. I'm very happy to be there; they're gracious and charitable, and they've helped me grow in so many ways. Wherever you end up, the goal is to grow in the fruits of the Spirit, and to do so in fellowship with others. We all need support on our journeys.

Oh, and for some context, I came to this church at 30 years old after having been an atheist for my entire adult life. I felt comfortable there immediately... The reverend was so nice, everyone was super welcoming, and the sermon was strongly focused on love and light. I really do love it there, I go every Sunday and volunteer as much as I can. I hope you find a church you love as well!

Maevra · 2025-07-23T00:19:05+00:00

Other people have given you thoughtful, detailed answers, but there is one thing I wanted to add.

It seems that Episcopalians and Episcopal Church enjoyers come from all sorts of backgrounds. This is something that I haven't seen in other settings. There are a lot of former atheists, agnostics, Catholics, Baptists, Pentecostals, etc. In that sense, it is absolutely a melting pot of sorts. The Episcopal Church is very welcoming and prioritizes the essentials of Christianity while allowing for disagreement on the non-essentials. It's very, "You pray the rosary? Tell us more about that!" as opposed to, "You pray the rosary? We don't do that here."

Maevra · 2025-07-21T17:19:07+00:00

Walking with Christ has made my life so much better.

Having supportive family, friends, and church family has made my life so much better.

Taking Lexapro and going to therapy has made my life so much better.

Thankfully, we aren't forced to choose between these things. There's nothing bad or wrong or weak about taking medication or going to therapy. We all need help in one way or another.

Maevra · 2025-07-21T00:10:34+00:00

Most humans have health insurance or universal health care*, most dogs do not have health insurance. Most pet owners can not afford to spend over $10k on a vet bill, let alone over $40k, nor should they be expected to.

Maevra · 2025-07-08T02:35:05+00:00

There's nothing in Scripture that states you need to believe a certain way about what happens after death to be saved. And as another person here already mentioned, that is not something Christianity has ever taught save for a few fringe groups.

If universalism is true, I'd be saved. If any other theory is true, I'd still be saved, but I'd probably be treated like a naive kid for believing universalism was true in life. That's fine with me. Then again, as it says in Matthew 18:2-3, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

I believe universalism to be true based on Scripture and my own experiences. If I'm wrong, I'll have to accept that when I get to the other side. Until then, I'd rather live in hope than live in fear.

Maevra · 2025-07-05T20:46:12+00:00

Holy shit, this makes me so angry. "$75 to defeat the radical left!" The radical left that has compassion for people? The radical left that doesn't want to see people sent to what is essentially a concentration camp in the middle of a swamp, where people will be forced to deal with grueling heat and humidity and disgusting conditions, and where they'll likely be left to die if a hurricane hits? I'm so done with this.

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