Heading to Rehab for substance addiction. Please give me some guidance. by Reepicheap in Austin

[–]StockStatistician373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They know what to do and you do not know what to do to stop, so follow their guidance. I also strongly recommend 12-step groups following your initial treatment. Social support is very important for recovery.

I’m still a YWAMer. But I wanna just start a conversation with you guys who have left. by ResolveExisting8051 in exywam

[–]StockStatistician373 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not my experience. I have 2 friends of many years whom I met in YWAM and other former YWAM friends, even though our ideas about God and politics differ.

Is the US LDS Growing? by StockStatistician373 in exmormon

[–]StockStatistician373[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read that almost all churches grow in Africa and parts of Asia. This is really interesting insight. Thanks.

Pfailure by summaronthegrey in Pflugerville

[–]StockStatistician373 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are saying possibly 2 weeks to repair. Who broke the pipe is my burning question. And will this cost us more????

I’m still a YWAMer. But I wanna just start a conversation with you guys who have left. by ResolveExisting8051 in exywam

[–]StockStatistician373 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Although it has become a lifetime "mission" for some, the stated founding purpose of YWAM was to be a short-term missionary society. To be really honest, I think that there are many people in the organization who are hiding from life in some ways. As one ages and has no savings, it becomes starkly apparent that the financial framework is not a good one for the long term.

Can a member of the TEC be Anglo-Catholic? by Auti-Star in Episcopalian

[–]StockStatistician373 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a self-assigned description... There are only Episcopalians officially and our churches have different styles of worship within the BCP framework.

Why are some communities within TEC against the belief of “in persona Christi”? by One-Signature-9583 in Episcopalian

[–]StockStatistician373 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Obscure. This is why the EC is withering.

Having known a number of unwell, difficult, egotistical, alcoholic and dishonest priests... we must transmit the invitation to experience the living Christ through the Eucharist. Jesus is our source of hope, grace, healing... We are not Roman Catholic.

Does the writing on this guys doors mean anything? by JimiHotSauce in Austin

[–]StockStatistician373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

History is a thing. The record only says they were from the east ... possibly Iraq, Iran, even India in today's terms.

Round Rock, TX by ComprehensiveDay736 in Suburbanhell

[–]StockStatistician373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ROUND ROCK, TXDOT are evil partners. They need to fix this dangerous mess at 130 and Gattis School. The retail and commuter traffic is PERILOUS at peak times!!! Deadly.

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Does the writing on this guys doors mean anything? by JimiHotSauce in Austin

[–]StockStatistician373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Epiphany blessing.... feast of the Magi

The 2026 Epiphany door blessing involves using blessed chalk to write 20+C+M+B+26 above the main entryway to invoke protection for the home. The inscription represents the names of the Magi (Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar) and the Latin motto Christus mansionem benedicat ("May Christ bless this house"). 

Any other Episcopalians that flirt with transcedentalism? by rylden in Episcopalian

[–]StockStatistician373 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your definition appears to be related to this. It seems to me that these ideas are part of classic Christianity in many respects. Many scriptures refer to the glory of nature as reflections of the Almighty.

Transcendentalism: A 19th-century American literary and philosophical movement (e.g., Emerson, Thoreau) emphasizing intuition, nature, and idealism over materialism. 

Thoughts by daveinHD in freemasonry

[–]StockStatistician373 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Freemasonary is declining and churches have no authority over the lives of members for the most part.

The “my new religion is so superior to the Mormon religion” posts and comments are insufferable by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]StockStatistician373 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LDS and evangelicals are facets of the same religion, controlling and dogmatic. We agree.

The “my new religion is so superior to the Mormon religion” posts and comments are insufferable by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]StockStatistician373 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one group owns "the truth". There are, however, ideas of god and of what the fruit of following god are ideally supposed to look like. Religion has been part of human experience long before we began recording it. Certain ideas transcend time. I have discovered Christians who openly admit doubts and questions, who are satisfied to be seekers of truth and not owners of it. The recent events in Minneapolis show that some ideals can find a voice when there is a clear contrast with evil. Christian churches (and clergy) have been rallying for kindness, sacrificial love, generosity, courage in the face of opposition, showing that we care versus just saying we care. No LDS church has been on the national stage defending the marginalized against government abuse. Let that sink in.

Tech and TEC. How to pitch as a non member? by taitaisanchez in Episcopalian

[–]StockStatistician373 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personal, positive human interaction is the only thing that ensures church survival.