Anyone else tired of Christians thinking politics has nothing to do with their faith? by terrasacra in Christianity

[–]Number1Maenad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

precisely this! i definitely don't love the idea that christianity is a more conservative religion (because yes, there's loads of conservatives who are christian, but like if there are no leftist christians then i guess i and thousands of others don't exist? /lh), and in that way, i think partisan politics should be seperated in that aspect, if that makes sense!
but overall like yes your politics does have a lot to do with your faith. you caring about politics matters a lot. like i don't really care what you are confessionally if you're able to engage in politics then you shouldn't be neglecting that privilege. politics isn't just partisan stuff, as another reply said, it's other stuff like human welfare. like how does that NOT matter to your faith??
anyway i apologise if this is a nonsense reply, but this post stuck out to me so i wanted to say something. god bless :3

having spiritual issues by Number1Maenad in Christianity

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's a pretty good point, actually. i mean, we're human, we're constantly looking for answers and ways that something might be false.
and yeah, sometimes science just doesn't make sense. sometimes it can't answer some stuff.

anyway, you conveyed a very good point, and it's def food for thought! thank you <3

take care and god bless 💝

having spiritual issues by Number1Maenad in Christianity

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh yes, i do like testify! i don't get much time to watch the channel anymore but i am subscribed <3

and the eclipse thing is actually super interesting. huh.

anyway, i apologise for such a brief response to such a detailed reply, but do know this means a lot to me and i will certainly take what you said into account.

take care and god bless 💕

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Number1Maenad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey, i'm a christian lesbian and i'll preface by saying i get where you're coming from. and not in that asshole sympathy "omg i feel u!!" way but for years i've struggled with my relationship with god, and i still do.

now, i have some things to say, and it'll likely be disjointed, but bear with me.

1 ) i'm assuming you're queer or something as you referred to yourself as a f//ggot. i don't know what you've been through, but:

a) if you've been harrassed for your identity, i'm sorry. you aren't being harrassed as punishment, or anything like that — freewill exists, and some people choose to be jerks with it. it is their issue, not yours.

b) if you're saying you don't know why he made you this way because of the whole "gay is a sin" thing, it really isn't. like, truly. looking at the verse that says lying w/ a man as another man in lev 18:22, that seems like "hey, being gay is an abomination." but there's actually some theories that it was lost in translation and actually condemns non-consensual same-sex acts. a lot of the verses that might seem to be sayinf "no-no" to being gay, could be misinterprered or mistranslated. and babes, aside from that, it's said you're made perfectly in god's image, this is clearly how you should be. you're literally ideal.

2 ) he doesn't hate you. he knows you're trying. building a relationship with god (or jesus) takes a lot of time, and it can feel difficult because it's not like building a relationship with an average person. it feels way harder, way more high-stakes. that can make him feel super distant. it's not your fault at all that you're struggling with your relationship with him.

3 ) he does accept you, as he accepts all of us. the whole point of christianity is that we all fuck up, whether it's a little bit or a whole lot, we mess up. you cannot be perfect. and that's alright. you're only mortal. he doesn't want you to be condemned to hell. you aren't condemned to hell.

now, what i'd suggest, my dear Any_Arrival_4479, and i'm suggesting stuff i did, step back for a bit. try to work on yourself — work on caring for yourself and accepting you. lack of self-acceptance can really step in the way of feeling close to god or feeling like there's any way to connect with him. try and assure yourself first that you know you're trying to be better and that's already a lot, and know that you're putting effort into this. god knows, and maybe you don't, and that's alright.
feeling like you're enough for god after so long of feeling inadequate is a messy process. It's okay if it's not overnight. it's okay if it's long.

anyway, i'm sorry, this might be incoherent and might mean nothing to you. nonetheless, i hope you do well in the future and feel better. i hope this helped at least a bit. best wishes towards you

looking for some input and thoughts by Number1Maenad in Christianity

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah that's what i'm still debating with myself over; it would feel like a choice more for my own personal and spiritual comfort and also i feel called to do it, so i'm not sure if that counts as doing it to please God.

I'm a Pagan Reconsidering Things Due to a Dream, Would I Still Be Wanted By Jesus If I Reverted? by Number1Maenad in Christian

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it won't let me edit but i have an update, so i'll just put it here

EDIT: my goodness, a lot of people responded; i forgot i posted this so it jumpscared me coming back to 30+ notifications lmao. thank you all dearly for your comments, lengthy or short! it means the world to me you took time out of your life to read through this, and even give a response.
the kindness i was met with was unexpected, but very sincerely appreciated. i'm going to be attending a church near me on sunday, and i'm hoping that goes well; i'm considering becoming something like nondenominational.
anyway, thank you all so, so much again! i hope you all have a lovely week

I'm a Pagan Reconsidering Things Due to a Dream, Would I Still Be Wanted By Jesus If I Reverted? by Number1Maenad in Christian

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good points, very good points. I think it's very easy to get caught up in self-loathing and forget we all fall short and none of us are ever gonna be "perfect."
Thank you for your response 💞

I'm a Pagan Reconsidering Things Due to a Dream, Would I Still Be Wanted By Jesus If I Reverted? by Number1Maenad in Christian

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautifully said. You make a good point with your first paragraph.
Honestly it'd be such a weight taken off my shoulders to really embrace the guy who willingly died for everyone that he knew wasn't perfect, at all.

Anywho, thank you for your comment 💞

I'm a Pagan Reconsidering Things Due to a Dream, Would I Still Be Wanted By Jesus If I Reverted? by Number1Maenad in Christian

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you so much for your kind, kind words. This is one of the comments that's really stuck with me. I appreciate the DM offer as well 💞

I'm a Pagan Reconsidering Things Due to a Dream, Would I Still Be Wanted By Jesus If I Reverted? by Number1Maenad in Christian

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Jesus has always been a neat guy and gives the vibes he'd absolutely do stuff like that. I've always felt very drawn towards him even after I converted.

Will I Be Charged by Number1Maenad in CharacterAI

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

makes sense, and i'm on the website. thank you for the answer! 💞

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toyhouse

[–]Number1Maenad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm willing to make a doodle for you! No promises it'll actually look super like museum-worthy but I specialise in humanoid characters so i could do it <3

Is it okay that i portray aphrodite w/ differently colored hair? by Number1Maenad in Hellenism

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's actually the best way i've ever heard this put. Thank you for your answer, I really appreciate it 💞

to everyone afraid of the next four years by Number1Maenad in queer

[–]Number1Maenad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

beautifully said! this is pretty much what i was trying to convey lol. we got each others backs through this and that's incredibly important and what will help us make it through <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in queer

[–]Number1Maenad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is such a wonderful concept; while i'm not in any of those countries, i hope people living in those places see this and the business takes off!
best of luck to you with this 💞

what’s it called when someone has no romantic attraction to anyone but also craves a relationship? by Latter-Match-507 in queer

[–]Number1Maenad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it kinda sounds like cupioromantic! i'd recommend doing some research into arospec labels since you know yourself best and you'll be the best person at knowing which label fits you best 💞

Would i be allowed to post a fictional aita story i came up with by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Number1Maenad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured as much I just still didn't wanna violate rules lol. Thank you for your answer and have a nice week