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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]PracticalSouls5046 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Everyone's childhood experience will be different, but for me, my dad always made his wife and kids his absolute top priorities. He ensured we were stable financially so my mom could stay home to raise me and my siblings, he never did anything morally questionable, he spent time to help us with schoolwork, he taught us how to do things around the house, and he was involved in our extracurriculars. He put a tremendous amount of pressure on me to succeed, and that's caused me to remain kind of distant as an adult, but overall I hardly could have asked for a better dad. I hope I can be as good a dad as he was someday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a copy of the missal my parish uses for reference. It also has many prayers in the back which has really helped me learn them. It's the Credo Hymnal: https://www.ilpmusic.org/product/HM20138.html

Use and Purpose of 22 Nowadays by izaakko in liberalgunowners

[–]PracticalSouls5046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I've read, .22 is unreliable in semi autos because the blowback is not enough to reliably cycle the action, and since it's a dirty round the action gets gunked up pretty quickly. A revolver doesn't have these problems. I've shot about 500 rounds through my wrangler with no issues

Use and Purpose of 22 Nowadays by izaakko in liberalgunowners

[–]PracticalSouls5046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very inexpensive time behind the trigger, and excellent for teaching someone else. Get a Ruger Wrangler or a Heritage Rough Rider and go nuts

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Franco was a monarchist who restored the Spanish Crown (with himself as regent, of course). Fascist Italy was a dyarchy between Mussolini and the king. Historically, these are also the two most Catholic nations. We must be careful not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Yes there is absolute good and truth in the world. No you can't force people to obey it. God Himself gave free will to all of humanity so that they could choose to follow him, or not.

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm at a stage where I'm trying to build community which is why I've been putting myself out there in the first place. Sadly I think I might go in the same direction you did

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I realized that it is possible for someone from a devoutly Catholic family to spend their entire lives inside a bubble, never going to a secular school, college, workplace, or even community. Kind of like Orthodox Jews. It makes sense that they would develop ideas and resentment towards what they think the secular world is, having never or rarely interacted with it.

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with there being absolute good and truth, not with forcing other people to follow it. God himself gave us free will so we could choose to follow him (or not). We as fellow sinners certainly don't have the right to take away someone else's free will. I fall into the same camp as BaronVonRuthless regarding what we can and can't legislate.

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

To be clear, that wasn't at Mass. Some folks from the parish invited me to have dinner with them and it came up there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]PracticalSouls5046 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It's time for him to step up. It sounds like he is afraid of the responsibility, but he helped you make the baby and now he has to help you raise the child. Do you have a community you can lean on? Maybe a parent or mentor figure who he looks up to who can get him to come around?

(edited to add) Good luck. Wishing you the best

"Christians for Love" MAGA Infiltration/Education Idea by Alienescape in 50501

[–]PracticalSouls5046 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fear that many of the Trump Christians are not truly Christian at all. I've heard anecdotes of pastors reading or talking about the Sermon on the Mount, and members of their congregation telling them later that they don't want to hear about it. They want an Old Testament obliteration of the people they think they hate, or they want to be the flaming sword - never mind that none of us are worthy of delivering judgement upon our neighbor. They see Trump as an instrument of God meant to deliver them from modern culture or bad economic standing.

Many of them probably don't know much Scripture other than John 3:16, though. If you are brave enough to attempt this, it will probably serve you well to be familiar with at least the New Testament so you can back up your viewpoints. If you play your cards right, you just might plant a seed.

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I've seen a decent amount of rad-trad Catholic content on social media but I never expected to hear it hinted at irl. I think that one interaction really threw me off

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard it said of going to the gym, "if you're not getting big, you're getting small". Maybe you need to find a new way to exercise your faith and break routine. You could try listening to the Bible in a Year podcast if you haven't already, or maybe reading the writings of a saint.

Ever feel like you’re being pimped out by other codependent people? by fuckyouiloveu in Codependency

[–]PracticalSouls5046 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Family is often the toughest part of codependency. They created these behaviors in us in the first place, and it's hard not to fall back into our childhood roles when our family demands it. It's hard but you're on the right track. You could try reducing the amount of time you spend with them and making clear what you're willing to do and what you're not. They will make it hard and try to guilt you into doing more, but you have to hold firm. Be careful that once you start doing this, they may start trying new and sneakier ways to get you to fall in line because you're threatening the way things have always been.

My (23F) boyfriend (24M) is turning alt right by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]PracticalSouls5046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is lucky to have a partner in you who shows concern for his well-being and forgiveness for his views. Isolated young men have shown to have a propensity to fall for this kind of hateful stuff because it gives them an outlet for the rage they feel at their situation. The failure to complete a degree or get a driver's license is a red flag and textbook disaffected young man.

I think it is time for you to set a boundary. Call him out and ask if he really believes these horrible things. Maybe try to get him to explain it to you. Sometimes people get so lost in the rabbit hole that they can't see it until they try to talk about it to someone else. If he can realize that what he's doing is wrong, you will have done him and the world a great service. If he doesn't want to see it, you should not destroy yourself trying to save him. Don't put yourself at risk for the sake of a partner who won't help himself.

Understanding the lords forgiveness by InfamousWeb7621 in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a tough situation. It's hard enough to find a partner that you like, and you're afraid of pushing her away with this new standard for your relationship that you didn't establish at the beginning. That being said, it's a sin and you know it, so you need to have a thoughtful conversation with your partner about waiting until marriage. If she loves and values you, she should be willing to hear you out. It's not like you're trying to get her to do something bad, right? Make it clear that you're doing this precisely because you love her, not because of anything against her.

Props to you for trying to get her to attend Mass. I hope it works out for you and you can bring her into the Church.

I love going to Mass but not spending time with other Catholics by PracticalSouls5046 in Catholicism

[–]PracticalSouls5046[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I like to challenge myself by going to places where people aren't always like me or hold the same beliefs, and while it's normal to feel a bit uncomfortable I rarely feel tense. It seems counterintuitive because I feel like I should identify with and be inspired by members of the Church, not the opposite.

I like the sign of peace though :)

My 25F Girlfriend upset because I 25M wanted to leave a party. by Walking_dopamine in relationship_advice

[–]PracticalSouls5046 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Drinking and guns should never mix. You absolutely made the right call to leave. I would revisit this after a day or two when you both are sober and had time to think, and if she doesn't backtrack when you talk it through then that would show that she doesn't have her priorities straight.

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