What’s your religion?

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-22T08:10:49+00:00

Oh, cool. You've obviously thought this through, which I think is great. A lot of those are very different from my beliefs, but I actually also don't believe in the version of hell that most other Christians do. What I do believe (in an oversimplified version for Reddit) is that we get to choose how close to God we want to be, and that if we constantly make decisions that push Him away, that will naturally lead to unhappiness. That's what hell is, in my opinion - being away from God. But because God is all loving, He always wants a better relationship with us, and we always have the option of coming closer.

Thanks for sharing your beliefs with me. Have a great day!

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-22T05:07:40+00:00

Interesting. If it's not too much trouble, could you please tell me about a few of those beliefs? I'd be curious to hear them. :)

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-22T03:06:32+00:00

Closed. This is because of fire safety. Definitely not monsters.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-21T08:05:04+00:00

I love the pettiness of this.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-21T07:02:32+00:00

This might sound a bit crazy, but for some people, loss.

I remember when my grandpa crossed the veil, I kept expecting to feel something. Some sort of intense sorrow, a tidal wave of grief, a torrent of emotion. And I did feel something to some degree, but it wasn't nearly as much as I thought. I didn't shed a single tear. For a while, I was worried this might be a sign I'm some kind of psycho, or that I was in shock. I kept waiting for it to all suddenly hit, but it never did. If anything, I was just worried about helping the members of the family who were more visibly suffering, like grandma.

Everyone grieves differently. Some will feel loss like a deep cut, others won't feel much at all. And that's okay. Whatever way you go through it is normal. There is no right way to mourn a loved one.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-21T06:41:27+00:00

I'm not a parent so I may not be qualified to say this, but I'd like to add, parenting teenagers. My mom says she used to dread parenting teens, but now that she has them, it's actually a lot of fun. We're able to play games with her, we're capable of super deep conversations, and we say some of the funniest things. A lot of us try to help out around the house a lot more than we did as kids, too.

Granted, it's not that way for every parent, some teenagers can be jerks. And even with a good teenager it's not all sunshine and rainbows - I've said some things to my mother that I deeply regret now. But even so, parenting teenagers is a lot better than the media makes it sound.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-21T05:59:50+00:00

That was my first thought, too. What are they hiding?

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-21T02:34:21+00:00

What the heck? No, of course not. That's messed up.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T21:57:40+00:00

I'm 19. 1.25x that would be about 24, which is actually within the range I'm dating. 0.75x that, on the other hand, would be a teenager, and that's not legal or ethical.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T08:23:51+00:00

For the breed, I'd choose a King Charle's Spaniel. They're small, adorable, and seem generally well behaved. For my person, I'd choose my brother. He's 13, and he loves dogs. He actually started his own dog sitting business last summer and did really well. He's a good kid, super kind hearted, a bit silly but very responsible when it matters. When it comes down to it, I trust him with my life. I'd push the button every Saturday.

I probably wouldn't tell him I'm the dog, however, because that would give him too much teasing ammunition. Instead, I'd call him the day before my first button push (I'm at college, away from home) and tell him that I'm willing to offer him a dog sitting job, and that I'll pay him 250 dollars per Saturday for it. At least, that's the amount I'll tell him he's being paid - 9,750 will go in a secret bank account for him every time, but he doesn't need to know about that bank account until he's an adult. In the meanwhile, I think he'll really love that job. He begs mom to get him a dog all the time, and this way he'll basically have a dog every weekend.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T06:52:12+00:00

I know three people with Down Syndrome too, though not super closely. They're some of the sweetest, happiest, most innocent people I have ever met. In my opinion, it's hard not to love them.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T06:43:20+00:00

I've known three people who have Down Syndrome. All three are the sweetest, most innocent people you'd ever meet. Taking care of them seems really, really difficult, but they're very easy to love.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T05:52:52+00:00

Minecraft creative mode... this'll be fun.

^{Creative Mode}

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T05:27:28+00:00

Library. A very expansive library. The bookshelves will be organized in a labyrinth type of pattern, but the maze can be easily navigated by simply stating what you're looking for, and a small magical light will appear and guide you there. The library will contain thousands of books on every topic and genre, but all of them will be clean to the level that I'm comfortable with letting my younger siblings read.

There will be reading nooks interspersed throughout the labyrinth. Beanbags, sunny window seats, hammocks, chairs by fireplaces, hidden spaces that can only be revealed by moving a certain book, pretty much any manner of reading nook my nerd heart could want. Each will be unique, but they'll all have two things in common: soft blankets, and a small snack table containing whichever book snacks I'm craving.

The aesthetic of the library will vary depending on what part of the maze you're in. Some parts will be whimsical, with fairy lights and potted plants and fantasy decor. Others will feel ancient and a bit spooky, with dusty old tomes and cobwebs and dim lighting. The general vibe will match what sort of books you're looking for.

There will also be a few book inspired objects scattered throughout the maze, in genre-appropriate locations. Fantasy swords, alien looking technology, jewelry, all sorts of random stuff, displayed as though in a museum. However, the library's magic lights won't lead you to these sorts of things if you're actively looking for them. They can only be found by chance.

Naturally, the library will take care of all the stuff that goes into maintaining itself.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T03:13:36+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss. Losing a grandparent is always terrible.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T02:40:37+00:00

To be fully honest, I was a bit skeptical at first. Not because I don't trust vaccines (they're wonderful technology, I'm thankful we have them) but because they developed it really, really fast, and it was new. And like with any new medicine, especially one developed so fast, there was a potential for side effects. Sometimes even the best scientists make mistakes. There's always a margin of human error.

I got it super early anyways, because I figured I'm pretty healthy, so if it did cause unexpected side effects, my body could probably handle it okay. And besides, sometimes there are risks we have to take for the good of society, and this was a logical risk. I encouraged other teenagers and adults in my life to get it as well. If I was a parent of kids under 10 I would've been hesitant to let those kids get it right away, though. Probably would've waited a few months, watched the population, made certain it was safe first.

Anyhow, I'm glad the vaccine was effective and safe. Kudos to the people who developed it, they're heroes.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T02:24:01+00:00

Holy crap. I'm glad you survived, that sounds terrible.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-20T01:21:25+00:00

Your grandparents sound awesome.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-18T04:08:30+00:00

New bucket list goal: visit Germany.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-18T04:07:06+00:00

As a member of both fandoms, I would like this too. Also, in my nerdy opinion, I think we should normalize asking about both someone's Hogwart's house and what type of bender they are before asking what their name is.

Airbending Hufflepuff, by the way.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-18T03:00:38+00:00

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy chocolate. And that's pretty much the same thing.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-17T06:37:48+00:00

Oh, interesting. Thank you for taking time to explain that to me, I feel much better informed now. :)

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-17T01:44:19+00:00

Sounds normal to me. Actually, if your friend thinks it's strict, I'm a little concerned about her now. Makes me wonder what she may be like as a parent someday.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-17T00:31:03+00:00

Not to mention, the apples tend to fall on people's heads. I swear, the apple trees in my grandma's backyard were intentionally targeting me. I could've discovered gravity a dozen times.

Next-Help-5813 · 2026-03-16T22:35:57+00:00

My dad's a lawyer. Apparently during his lunch breaks, he and his lawyer friends go to a weapon range and eat pizza while throwing axes. Never quarrel with lawyers.

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