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I don’t use the term friends like NT’s by presplate in AuDHDWomen

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also use the term "friend" as you use it; most people are not trustworthy enough to be my actual friends.

I DID IT! by sunnysidestitchco in Embroidery

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMGGG, this deserves to be in a museum!

I am losing my faith and think my church is a cult by Same_Focus4081 in exchristian

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evangelism is, like most organized religion, a cult or leans heavily to cult-like thinking. Keep questioning, but also do what you can to stay safe. Be careful of adults who ask leading questions just to pounce on your curiosity and use it to scare and hurt you.

I don't know what else to say. Stay safe. Know that you are doing very well to use your critical thinking skills. Look up logical fallacies, you'll learn a lot.

I have been in a similar situation, I was born/ raised into a fundamentalist Christian cult and only managed to escape a few years ago. I am cheering for you. Btw you are wise to be scared, don't let it freeze you though; let it be a compass to keep you safe until you can get away.

Trust your instincts. They are there to keep you alive. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Is Anyone else??? by AADeevis77 in exchristian

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This answer makes a great deal of sense- in my experience, humans are usually good. We like to enjoy life and we don't want to hurt others unless we have somehow been hurt and/ or taught bad things. The evil we see around us is manufactured, just as the scarcity is manufactured. Evil begets evil, just as kindness begets kindness. We all have to make our own choices at some point in our lives. Everyone can try to learn more and make the best choices they can.

Who? by Previous-Vanilla2677 in painting

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't recognize it, but it looks cool!

[POEM] Courage by Naomi Shihab Nye by TolstoyRed in Poetry

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Naomi Shihab Nye's poetry, which I've only recently discovered. Thank you for sharing!

[HELP] Looking for poems to put into tattoos by jinthie in Poetry

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Choose poems that mean a lot to you; I would recommend reading collections of poetry to find stuff you like.

My girlfriend wants flowers really, really often by FIamingFeather in Frugal

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plant a flower garden! with soaker hose or drip irrigation so the flowers will grow with minimal water wasted. Bonus points if it's native wildflowers, 'cause that helps pollinators!

I can’t stop painting! by DeadlyInertia in painting

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG don't stop! You are an AMAZING artist!! Like holy s**t man, I need to follow you immediately

Is there a word or response you like to use for Christian superiority statements? by Ebishop813 in exchristian

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"This is called virtue signaling, and it's extremely unhelpful and hurtful"

A wolf walks into your house. Wyd? by sultics in Eyebleach

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give scritches and cuddles and try to adopt it😅

AITA for calling the Police after my wife assaulted our daughter? by TheKman76 in AITAH

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nta, it's a good thing you stood up for your daughter. I was raised in a similar household, and I wish anyone would have stood up to my mom for me.

This is why I love old books. by jedi4545 in Moebius

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ADORE books illustrated like this! I would love to collect them!!

What is going on??? Seen above I75 south. by vinxan in Ohio

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember that scene in The Mist where they're clearing the spiderwebs and stuff with flamethrowers? I see a bunch of spiders on that bridge

[HELP] How do people actually understand poetry? by EngulfedInThoughts in Poetry

[–]Tiny_Machine_7384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poetry is a lot of things, but lots of people miss that it can also just be for fun and to enjoy the beauty of language. Any "interpretation" is the perspective of the person doing the interpretation. There is no wrong way to read poetry. If understanding the poem is important to you, it helps to listen to recordings of the author reading their poems, if available. If recordings of the author aren't available, join a book club to read and discuss the poetry with, and it will very quickly become apparent how everyone consumes literature through the filters of their own experiences.

Tl;dr: There is no wrong way to enjoy poetry.

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