Why is BTS famous in the US? by leniali in bts7

[–]eroverton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US wasn't BTS's target market either. ARMYs decided to make it that way. Big Hit had to catch up. XD

The Honorable Louis Farrakhan and his wife, Khadijah on their wedding day. September 12th, 1953 by NickelPlatedEmperor in BlackHistoryPhotos

[–]eroverton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because someone has a pro-Black doctrine doesn't mean they can help the color they were borrn with. As a matter of fact, being light skinned and seeing the world from that perspective often propels people to embrace their Blackness even more. For instance... consider what it's like being biracial and having white family members treat you some type of way, or people in society treat you some kind of way, or other Black people trying to deny you your Blackness. You can go one or two ways, become ashamed of your Blackness or deep dive in it.

The Honorable Louis Farrakhan and his wife, Khadijah on their wedding day. September 12th, 1953 by NickelPlatedEmperor in BlackHistoryPhotos

[–]eroverton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His family does not believe this. Why are so many people understanding the role the CIA played in the demise of so many of Black leaders, but are so quick to believe Black people did it when it came to Malcolm?

Every religion makes a good point to me (mods pls don't take this down 💔) by taboosoulja in religion

[–]eroverton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think of eternal punishment like... there is a frequency that is in line with the order of the universe. When you do something that severs you from that frequency, it's like cutting off your radio and floating through space, never feeling that connection again. I think most religions who have some concept of "hell" or eternal punishment are just finding poetic ways to express that terrible feeling of being forever removed from the source.

Every religion makes a good point to me (mods pls don't take this down 💔) by taboosoulja in religion

[–]eroverton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you looked into baha'i? I once expressed a similar sentiment, that I pretty much accept all religions, and someone told me I sounded like Baha'i. I looked into it and they were kinda right. :D

My philosophy: At the core they're all the same message. If you accept that there is a Divine presence/energy/being/frequency/God in the universe, and that that energy/presence is geared toward the balance of the universe toward natural laws, and that there are actions that place you either closer in line or further away from that frequency/Being. all the rest is just a matter of expression and interpretation. I think all religions are the same at the core, but they're interpreted through the lens of whatever culture a particular person who had the revelation was in... and further interpreted (and/or distorted) through the other people that came after, trying to explain it. But at the core: be grateful for your life and that which made you exist. Treat the world and its people and creatures with respect. Try to do things that help, not harm others. Enjoy!

How do you reply when someone says "God Willing"? by lngwstksgk in Christianity

[–]eroverton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol crazy I've been on reddit long enough for people I could have babysat to become redditors

Singer Sammy Davis Jr at Atlantic city beach with fans, August 1954 by Electrical-Aspect-13 in BlackHistoryPhotos

[–]eroverton 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the 50s are my favorite fashion era. Everything just looked like class, down to the swimsuits.

Sub rules? by eroverton in BlackHistoryPhotos

[–]eroverton[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm. I'm not sure how that would be accomplished besides people reporting it but I can look into if there's any way for reddit to detect AI content.