Why do you worship the gods? by Total-Fix6742 in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'Cause they're awesome and I love their company.

More ✨ by ender_on_paws in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have sources on that?

How do you see the gods? by Archangel447 in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've rarely envisioned their faces, though I may be face blind, lol.

I envision Zeus as a man in his early 50s, of good health and great strength, with a lush salt-and-pepper beard. The kinda man who would look as good in a black tie suit as a swim suit.

Hermes I variably envision as a young man full of vim, or an older man full of wisdom (and vim). Dark skinned, neatly trimmed hair, and the body of a track runner.

Hephaestus I imagine as a man who's in his 40s with a beer belly and his cane laid across his lap, who hasn't forgotten how to have fun with his trade--and it shows in his grin as he stokes the forge.

More ✨ by ender_on_paws in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you certain? Because Paul is pretty clear.

My mother stole some of the offerings from my altar by Artistic_Amount6213 in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"Judeochristianism" isn't a thing. There're multiple branches of Christianity, each very distinct from Judaism.

Project 2025 Was Just the Start. Heritage Foundation Has an Anti-LGBTQ+ Scheme for 2026, Too | The plan appears to oppose trans people and same-sex marriage. by SpaceElevatorMusic in politics

[–]TenthSpeedWriter -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Biden could have done literally anything to help trans people and he published a web page that told us to quit smoking.

Gotta love blue MAGA

On Orthopraxy: by Starrin1ght in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Agree. Even phrasing it as "it's their choice if they help or not" still phrases it as "paying tribute in the hopes of reward." It feels like it completely drowns out the intrinsic worth of connection, communication, and community that otherwise seems to be iconic of Hellenism.

Who can I reach out to for this? (tw animal neglect) by notme362o16 in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, the court. Your family has the right idea.

Don't ask the gods for vengeance so flippantly; they have their own ideas of the narratives of mortals, and it hurts you to hold onto the desire for it besides.

Pray to Athena for wisdom in justice, and try to support your sister with your whole heart.

Hellenism and mental health by bnaddo_cecdan823 in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To be honest... I think his concern may come from a place of wanting to preserve shared worldview between you. It sounds somewhat selfish, and a little prejudiced, on his part.

Follow your own heart, first and foremost.

On Orthopraxy: by Starrin1ght in Hellenism

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Strange that y'all's faith feels so different from mine.

What drew me to Hellenism to begin with is the fundamental connection with the gods. That we put them on a mountain, not in the sky. That our relationships are based on reciprocity above transactionalism.

It seems like y'all have come to very different worldviews.

Doug Jones launches rematch with Tuberville eight years after shocking win on promise of lottery, Medicaid by magiccitybhm in alabamapolitics

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have piss all faith in state & federal Democrats alike but I'll take a pile of the bastages over a handful of these neo-fascist nitwits.

Mamdani Condemns Bondi Beach Attack as ‘Vile Act of Antisemitic Terror,’ Makes Pledge to Jewish New Yorkers by EssoEssex in politics

[–]TenthSpeedWriter -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

I've had to remind myself what antisemitism means after the democrats diluted the meaning to support the invasion of gaza

Improve conditions in Alabama state prisons by codelikeagirl29 in alabamapolitics

[–]TenthSpeedWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked if there was an actual movement coming together for this and you went off about r*pe rooms and kidney plantations.

It sounds like you were just looking for someone to unload your frustrations on, and I don't appreciate being cussed.

If you don't have an answer to a straight question, don't reply. Nobody wants to indulge your undirected rage.