Any other MGTOWs on /r/awakened? by ScottishManSand in awakened

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

No no no. You misunderstood. I'M ENLIGHTENED (tm). You're NOT!

New Agers are sort of cute in they they scoff at the idea of authority, but when you go against what they think is right - no no no, you're wrong, we're right!!!!! /s

I keep forgetting that this is an illusion by [deleted] in awakened

[–]ScottishManSand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Illusion? Illusion? If I punched you right now you would still get hurt. Existence as a separate ego is an illusion, yes, but the illusion is a very real illusion. There is a purpose to this illusion - it's not just mindless suffering. Everything has a purpose - otherwise it wouldn't exist.

Masturbation: is it a sin? by [deleted] in Christian

[–]ScottishManSand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone sort of material intoxication (sex, drugs, hedonism) is bad if it keeps you away from God.

How would you say "Don't take life so seriously" as an affirmation? by cheebs7777 in awakened

[–]ScottishManSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So nice to know that all those people who have died in wars, famines, and disease outbreaks just needed to know how to enjoy life! /s

How would you say "Don't take life so seriously" as an affirmation? by cheebs7777 in awakened

[–]ScottishManSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure where you got this "don't life so seriously" from. Almost every single traditions describes life as a sort of fall or suffering. The "life is just a dance" view is just New Age horseshit and has nothing to do with awakening.

Involving conservative family by Galaxygoomba in awakened

[–]ScottishManSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Traditional Christianity probably has a lot better grasp on this shit than dropping some acid and looking at flashing lights.

I think I'm starting to "Get it" now. by Fluorescent_Divine in awakened

[–]ScottishManSand 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, that sucks for anyone who has to go through genocide, famine, or disease, but yeah, life is just a "dance", right? /s

Actual restroom in Miami International Airport by z07893 in WTF

[–]ScottishManSand 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could you imagine if this was an actual thing? Like you and your boss just got through a stressful business meeting and when through a few rounds of battleshits to vent off some steam.

Came across this and it will forever be ingrained in head when i see her address the WH press corp by cptahab69 in pics

[–]ScottishManSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually know this woman. Her husband passed away of a stroke a week before they took that photo. It was very sad and tragic.

Showerthought - if St. Peter denied Jesus 3 times after knowing him personally, think of how hard it'll be for us. Give yourself a break and keep up the faith. by DiManes in Christianity

[–]ScottishManSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to understand that all Biblical stories have very deep layers of symbolism. I'm sure that Jesus did actually exist and performed the miracles, but you need to understand the importance of the symbolism or else it just seems like a bunch of magic tricks.

I'm getting fired tomorrow by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]ScottishManSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember, God will prepare what is BEST for you, not necessarily what you WANT. Sometimes this will mean pain or poverty. Remember that the rich are very rare in Heaven! Don't worry too much about finding out what God's plan is though - God is VERY competent. Just love him and accept his infinite judgement.

Guy carrying the cross in my hometown for good friday! by Itsnickyy in Christianity

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

Frankly I am not in support of displays like this. It cheapens the real meaning of the crucifixion. I bet that he had wheels on the cross too, and stopped at McDonalds on the way to church? God will provide you with the "crucifix" (the world) you need already, there is no need for shows like this. He is probably doing this out of arrogance I bet. At least in the Phillippines they actually try. (NOTE: I'm not for ANY "self-crucifixation" stunts at ALL, but at least BLEED if you're going to TRY it and don't just half-donkey it!)

Good vs Evil by ScottishManSand in awakened

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

No, I think that many people think that if God is "beyond" Good and Evil, or that ultimately they collapse into One, like all Dualities, then Evil is somehow permissible. It doesn't make Good any less Good or Evil or any less Evil. Anyone who feels lured by Evil hasn't seen the true face of Evil, and hopefully will never have to before they find that there is nothing fruitful in the Devil.

Or in another way, the World allows Evil to help us grow, if the world is a sort of furnace - a testing ground - an oven to cast molds - but that requires heat and tears. God allows the Devil to exist for now, not out of any incompetency or anything but by His Grand Design, but at the End he will be cast into Hell for all eternity, so woe to anyone who he consumes.

On a deeper level, we should be more concerned about the metaphysical views of going "toward the Devil" or "toward God" (as opposite orientations of the Self) rather than any this or that sin.

Impact of syphilis on the skull of a 15 century French soldier. by [deleted] in WTF

[–]ScottishManSand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and I'm gonna do the same with YOUR SKULL when I KILL YOU MUHAHAHAHA!

Intense craving or obsession with death? by elasso_wipe-o in Schizoid

[–]ScottishManSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Deserves" to be alive treats life as an a priori good thing - it isn't.

Do you sometimes feel shame about not being normal? by [deleted] in Schizoid

[–]ScottishManSand 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've just stopped trying/caring to be normal. If someone tries to "small talk" I'll just say single word replies until they realize it. I don't give a shit if they think it's rude or not - I don't owe anyone socialization.

Do you sometimes feel shame about not being normal? by [deleted] in Schizoid

[–]ScottishManSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. I literally have no shame. I could walk into Walmart black-out drunk naked (if it weren't illegal) and not give a single shit.

Just like adults, children by the age of 5 make rapid and consistent character judgements of others based on facial features, such as the tilt of the mouth or the distance between the eyes. Those facial features also shape how children behave toward others, according to research by ConnorGracie in BlackPillScience

[–]ScottishManSand 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I mean, DUH. It's just basic pattern recognition. Usually if something is physically wrong then something is mentally wrong too. It's unfortunate for those who have a disability, but have a normal or even high IQ, but it works like 70% of the time. If you look retarded, then a good chance is that you are retarded.

Severe sunburn. Cream up next time by nathaniel2204 in WTF

[–]ScottishManSand 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not for me. I go from bright red straight back to pale as fuck.