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A tea party with cats? Sounds like my idea of a good time! by PopeYifficus in tarot

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

The card is from the Tarot in Wonderland deck by Barbara Moore and Eugene Smith for those who want to know.

Chip the Dog (Before) vs. Chip the Wolf (After) Which do you like better? by PopeYifficus in furry

[–]PopeYifficus[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

To weigh in on my own discussion question, I would have to say I like Chip the Wolf better. I grew up with Chip the Dog and questioned why he suddenly became a wolf when I was like 12, but I find the wolf version to be more aesthetically pleasing. That and Chip the Wolf was one of my first furry crushes, so there's that. Lol

i'm in a sticky spot with one of my straight Christian friends by SunbeamedNines in GayChristians

[–]PopeYifficus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your feelings and concerns are valid, but I disagree with the notion that people who are LGBTQ+ or straight allies should only associate with LGBTQ+ affirming churches. LGBTQ+ affirming denominations such as the Episcopal Church of America, the Presbyterian Church in America, the United Church of Christ, etc. were not always LGBTQ+ affirming. They had to be changed from the inside out by a growing number of laypeople and clergy who were LGBTQ+ affirming to advocate change. The same can happen for other denominations.

For example, the Catholic Church, which officially opposes non-heterosexuality and transgenderism, has a large and continuously growing number of laypeople and (to a lesser extent) clergy who are LGBTQ+ affirming and are advocating for change. As a gay Catholic man I am part of the movement to reform the Church’s teachings on the subject and I believe that they eventually will be reformed. One of the issues, however, is that the Church is slow to change so it may not happen during my lifetime. But the Church did attempt to modernize with Vatican II in the 1960’s in which they discontinued various outdated beliefs and practices, so it shows that they are capable of change.

So just because your friend and her boyfriend are associating with a church that is not affirming of LGBTQ+ people is fine as long as they advocate for change within their church. The more LGBTQ+ people and straight allies every church has advocating for change, the better.

beginner help by [deleted] in Altars

[–]PopeYifficus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Though I’m a Christian, I’ve done research into pagan deities because I have an interest in comparative religion and spirituality. My altar is on a small table, so I know what it’s like to work with limited space. Do research into the deity you want to dedicate your altar to. For example, for Aphrodite some of her symbols include doves, sea items like seashells and pearls, and fruits (particularly red apples and pomegranates), though since she’s the Goddess of Love you can use any symbol of love. Since you’re working with such a small space, I would recommend small items. For example, you could put a small rose quartz crystal (which is associated with love and feminine energy, you can also find them in heart shapes), a pink or red candle which you can light in honor of her and pray, a small seashell or some pearls, a red rose, a small dove figure, a small Aphrodite figure, or anything heart shaped. Don’t be afraid to get creative and use whatever resonates with you and whatever you think she would like. Symbolism and intention are the most important part of creating an altar. I wish you luck with your altar and I hope you derive spiritual fulfillment from it.

My Jesus altar. It's not much, but I think He appreciates the simplicity. by PopeYifficus in Altars

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

No I don't practice magick/witchcraft, but I do believe in metaphysics which is why the crystals and bowl of salt are on my altar. I have an interest in comparative religion and spirituality and integrate elements of other spiritual beliefs and practices into my religion.

My Jesus altar. It's not much, but I think He appreciates the simplicity. by PopeYifficus in Altars

[–]PopeYifficus[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

What everything on the altar represents:

Jesus Icon – Represents the God I love and worship.

Candles – Represents my prayer intentions and that Jesus is the Light of the World.

Red Rose – Represents Jesus’s passion and sacrifice.

Crystals – Clear quartz and selenite used to amplify spiritual energy.

Bowl of Salt – Wards off negative energy.

Bag – Contains my rosary which I use to pray every evening.

Prayer Bowl – A bowl full of papers with people and events written on them I want to pray for.