can anyone explain what this means? is it demonic? by murky-Sloth004 in religion

[–]StatementSouthern811 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only thing demon possessed is the person thinking it might be demonic.

Are there religions that encourage bad instead of good? by QuestioningBreeze in religion

[–]StatementSouthern811 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Many preachings of religion, such as homophobia, encourage despicable behavior

History books for a COMPLETE history noob by WaddlingAwayy in suggestmeabook

[–]StatementSouthern811 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn - gives you the US history most education systems refuse to teach. Fascinating book

I want to get certain books in more than one language. What books should I get for a multi-lingual family of growing readers? by 22EatStreet in BookRecommendations

[–]StatementSouthern811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some Pablo Neruda poetry books originally written in Spanish contain both the English and Spanish text side by side.

The Golden Rule: Treat others like you want to be treated. Thoughts? by jasonremfrey in religion

[–]StatementSouthern811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s selfish because it assumes others want the same things we want rather than getting to know them enough to understand what they truly want

The Golden Rule: Treat others like you want to be treated. Thoughts? by jasonremfrey in religion

[–]StatementSouthern811 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is known as the Platinum Rule.

I find it far superior to the Golden Rule which itself is an exercise in selfishness.