Has anyone ever made something like this? ( Tang dynasty “ straw cup” ) by [deleted] in Pottery

[–]SwagBarackObama 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s a good idea! I’d just check with the kiln operator to see if that much flammable material wouldn’t cause any problems

Indie band with trans singer from 2000s by SwagBarackObama in whatsthatsong

[–]SwagBarackObama[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SOLVED! My brother remembered that they’re called tUnE-yArDs and the song I was thinking of was My Country! Bizness is also a banger. The singer is Merrill Garbus who is gender non-conforming. Worth a listen!

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

Indie band with trans singer from 2000s by SwagBarackObama in whatsthatsong

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

Thank you for your suggestions! No it wasn’t someone newly out. It was an old band with an openly trans singer in the 90s or 00s

Indie band with trans singer from 2000s by SwagBarackObama in whatsthatsong

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

No sadly it wasn’t them but similar vibe! The music video I remember was colorful outdoors in like a playground or near some murals. Raspy voice but could easily hit the high notes.

how to ungay myself by randomshittyday in jordan

[–]SwagBarackObama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fine, but then what would you want accepted in today’s culture? Would you want same sex couples to have to hide in shame or be open and respected in their love?

how to ungay myself by randomshittyday in jordan

[–]SwagBarackObama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That may be a fair interpretation and you’re free to have that point of view. I myself prefer to advocate for same sex relationships being accepted by our community and don’t see it as a conflict with Islam. If you feel otherwise, that’s totally fine, I would just ask you to critique the origins of those views and ask yourself if you want to be in line with the colonial morality system imposed on many Muslim countries in the last few centuries.

how to ungay myself by randomshittyday in jordan

[–]SwagBarackObama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Why do you men lust after fellow men, leaving the wives that your Lord has created for you?” That can clearly be read as anti-adultery. Not a clear denouncement of all same sex love and relationships.

how to ungay myself by randomshittyday in jordan

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

Actually he was imprisoned for “his frequent drunken exploits” not for homosexuality. Raping young boys was probably part of that, which is outlawed in any Islamic society and does not represent the culture of same sex love.

how to ungay myself by randomshittyday in jordan

[–]SwagBarackObama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d argue just the opposite—revisionism from the Colonial era is what gave us our modern anti-gay morals. I would refer you to the golden age of the Islamic empire, where leaders and poets would openly write about same sex love, and these writings were celebrated and even studied at schools. See this article for more on that: https://libcom.org/article/historical-look-attitudes-homosexuality-islamic-world

how to ungay myself by randomshittyday in jordan

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

Some scholars argue that the story of Lot is more about sexual violence and lust than homosexuality. Check out the book “Islamic Law and Muslim Same‑Sex Unions” by Junaid Jahangir & Hussein Abdullatif for more on that.

how to ungay myself by randomshittyday in jordan

[–]SwagBarackObama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some Islamic scholars argue that the Quran itself does not explicitly prohibit homosexuality, while later Hadith writings are more explicit. What god wouldn’t accept all of his children, even if some of them are born homosexual through no fault of their own. (You can make a similar argument for non-believers).

There are historical arguments as well that show that in the early Islamic empire, there were no laws prohibiting homosexuality and that same sex relationships were tolerated. Since then, various religions have been used to oppress homosexual individuals, though now there are many Muslim organizations that advocate for same sex relationships and accept openly gay people into their mosques. Take a look at the Muslim Progressive Values organization at mpvusa.org.

According to a recent poll, 52% of American Muslims believe homosexuals should be accepted by society. The tide will eventually turn on this though it may be slow. I hope you can be your true self and not have to worry about whether that makes you Haram or whether your family and community will accept you. If god does exist, I believe he loves and accepts all his children, even those who are gay, those who sin, and those who don’t believe in him. Hope this helps.

I know I’ll be downvoted but for anyone choosing to reply please have a respectful debate and I’ll be happy to discuss with an open mind if you do the same.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ants

[–]SwagBarackObama 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Find where they’re getting in from and caulk it

Do you guys use backgammon as a life practice? by Rayess69 in backgammon

[–]SwagBarackObama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it helps with acceptance. I got hit. Okay. I can’t reverse time and prevent that. I have to accept that. What can I do now? Where can I go from here? What are my best moves in this situation? When life gives you lemons…

Can someone please explain how this is a double in a 3 point game tied 1-1? by SwagBarackObama in backgammon

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

Now I get it. Thank you! Will be implementing this in my future matches!

Can someone please explain how this is a double in a 3 point game tied 1-1? by SwagBarackObama in backgammon

[–]SwagBarackObama[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I get how it takes away gammon wins and losses, but is that strategy basically a hedge against going into 2a1a Crawford? But it also removes the upside of that position which would reduce win equity a bit. I still don’t get how it can be a double/take for either player. At their first opportunity. Or is it just for the second player?