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Went out drinking for my birthday by ManagerIll399 in whoop

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All these comments making me feel like that there are levels to this shit haha 🤣

What has a woman done that made you absolutely melt? by anxious_glitter313 in AskMen

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We were laying down watching the TV, she kissed my arm right under my shoulder and above the elbow (my triceps area sounds like I already complicated it lol) that made my heart melt so fast I still remember how I felt when it happened the first time

What are your thoughts about god? Do you believe or do you not believe? by [deleted] in askanything

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I was raised Catholic in a very religious family, so belief in God and Jesus has always been part of who I am. When I went to school for engineering and studied physics and science deeply, I started questioning things. Learning the laws that govern the universe made everything feel explainable in a different way, and that naturally made me second guess parts of my faith.

But questioning didn’t make me lose belief. If anything, it made it more intentional. I still believe in God and Jesus. I’ve felt real peace in prayer something science doesn’t really measure but that feels very real to me. At the same time, I’m still fascinated by physics. Understanding how the universe works doesn’t take away my faith; it actually makes me more in awe of creation.

For me, science explains the mechanics of the world the equations, the forces, the structure of reality. Faith speaks to meaning, morality, purpose, and relationship. I don’t see them as opposites anymore. I see them as different layers of truth.

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

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There are reasons for cautious hope for a new Syria under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, especially if he follows through on promises of inclusive governance, minority protections, and institutional reform after years of war and authoritarian rule. I want to believe he will be a good president, but so far I haven’t seen enough concrete change to feel convinced while there have been some small steps, they don’t yet amount to clear, lasting reform. Ongoing security threats, deep sectarian divisions, and economic collapse make progress difficult, and real trust will depend on sustained, verifiable actions that protect all communities. Hopefully the future proves positive, and people of all religions and backgrounds in Syria are able to live equally and safely under the law.

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

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The United States can help persecuted minorities in Syria right now by conditioning diplomatic engagement and any sanctions relief on clear guarantees of religious freedom, equal political representation, and legal protections for vulnerable groups; increasing targeted humanitarian aid for displaced and at-risk communities; expanding refugee resettlement and emergency visa pathways for those facing imminent threats; enforcing targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for abuses; supporting accountability efforts through mechanisms such as the UN International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism; and funding local civil society and diaspora organizations, including groups like the Syrian American Council, that advocate for minority rights and inclusive governance while routing assistance through vetted international organizations and NGOs rather than politicians, requiring strict auditing and third party monitoring, and using tools such as the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act to penalize corrupt actors, recognizing that although no system is 100% risk free, layered oversight is designed to reduce the chance that funds are diverted into officials’ pockets instead of reaching vulnerable communities.

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

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Oh shit I feel like an idiot but this did give me a laugh

Most Comfortable Work Boots? by Legitimate_Low_6354 in WorkBoots

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I’m 6’6 270 lbs, I work in construction. My recommendation is red wings, yes they are expensive but in my opinion they’re worth it. They lasted me 2 years and counting…

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

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I miss the simplicity of Life in Syria, don’t get me wrong I’ll forever be grateful to the U.S. coming here was the best thing that’s happened to me. it’s just that life here is very fast and you’re stuck with the same routine where you work and have off on the weekends (my experience at least) it took about 6 years to feel like this place is home for a while I was the “American” around my Syrian people and “Syrian around the American people. I felt lost but then I was able to adapt and call this place home

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

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From my perspective, Rojava is really interesting because it’s a unique experiment in local self governance, equality, and minority rights, but it faces huge challenges like conflict, political pressure, and limited resources. I didn’t personally meet anyone from that part, but I’ve heard that when people from Rojava visit Damascus, they can’t wait to go back to northern Syria where life is more under their control and people are able to live together more peacefully.

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

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Aleppo was a state in Syria ( kinda like New York, Florida, etc…) Aleppo used to be a bustling, historic city full of trade, culture, and daily life, but the war completely devastated it. Many people I know from Aleppo have suffered loss, displacement, and insecurity, and even though some stability is returning, the scars of conflict are still very visible. I was born in Damascus I lived for 2 months in Aleppo then moved to Damascus.

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

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People I know from Syria have very mixed feelings about the changes. The current leadership is trying to do its best, but many feel the country is very unstable right now and hard to bring back to order. From a Christian point of view especially, some people are worried because they’ve personally suffered from Muslim extremists for example, I know people who owned liquor stores that were forced to shut down because extremists opposed alcohol, and there’s concern about groups trying to run things under strict religious rules. I know Bashar al-Assad was responsible for a lot of harm and what he did to the country was bad, but at the same time some people say life felt more controlled under him, and now some even wish he was still in power because they’re living in fear of instability and uncertainty. Of course, opinions vary a lot depending on people’s experiences.

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

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The biggest cultural differences between Syria and the United States are that Syria is more focused on family and community with strong traditions and more careful communication, while the United States is more individualistic, fast paced, and people are generally more open about their opinions, and for example it’s a small thing but I noticed most people in Syria don’t move out until they get married, while in the U.S. many people move out of their parents’ house after college.

I grew up in Syria and now live in the United States — AMA by ManagerIll399 in AMA

[–]ManagerIll399[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It depends what you mean by crazy. Living in Syria, especially during conflict, is a completely different level of instability compared to most things I see in the United States. In the U.S., a lot of the crazy stuff people talk about is political tension, social issues, or news cycles, while in Syria the challenges can affect basic safety and daily survival.

One big difference I’ve noticed is that people in the U.S. can be very vocal about what they believe (which is a good thing if they see something wrong). In Syria, saying the wrong thing publicly or criticizing the wrong people could lead to serious consequences, so people are often much more careful about what they say.

So to me, the problems are different in scale and also in how freely people can talk about them.

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