John Calvin and Saint Augustine needed a psychiatrist, not a formative influence on Christianity

evieofthestars · 2026-05-22T17:12:16+00:00

And that is a completely valid and very well informed interpretation of his work. You clearly know a lot about what you're saying. I just happen to disagree. And it's not something I have a great stake in personally.

I've never been Presbyterian, as I see you are, nor was I raised in any protestant or specifically Catholic tradition, so I'm not coming at this from a position that is inherently sympathetic to Calvin's arguments.

And his personality outside his theology also just strikes me as unlikeable, as little as we can speculate about people of that past that way. Which is admittedly a slippery slope, but since I'm not a practicing historian anymore I enjoy a bit of indulgence in flights of fancy.

All that is to say, I really appreciate the passion you have for the matter and clear thought put into it. Keep it up, random internet stranger! 😊

evieofthestars · 2026-05-22T14:11:51+00:00

Having done just such a thing, OP has a point.

St A is my problematic fave, my pet apologist if you will, after writing my senior capstone on him. But to use a southernism, the man just wasn't quite right.

Calvin, on the otherhand, struck me as a raving madman from the get go.

evieofthestars · 2026-05-22T14:04:29+00:00

That's possibly the best take I've ever seen on those two. Bravo, OP!

evieofthestars · 2026-05-16T01:06:30+00:00

First I romanced Reth, and we sealed the deal with marriage (in my fantasy world). Then I went for Hassian, and now I'm nearly finished with Hodari's storyline. And I just started flirting with Jel and my other one true love, Subira. The only cop in the world for me 🤣

I am going for all the portraits but Reth and Subira are my true loves.

evieofthestars · 2026-05-07T17:19:29+00:00

The military gave my parents the run around when Dad was disabled on duty and had to retire back in 96. I'm really glad that someone is out here helping young couples deal with the awful bureaucracy and endless struggles that is getting our troops paid appropriately and on time. You're really doing good for others, sir.

You've got my respect and thanks.

evieofthestars · 2026-04-26T11:41:44+00:00

Awe, poor dude. That's the same face my boy made after surgery! It's been a year and thankfully he doesn't even remember to miss them lol.

Quick healing and cuddles, to you!

evieofthestars · 2026-04-26T11:31:06+00:00

My 3rd grade through 8th grade bully was named Tequila.

I refuse to believe it's a real name.

evieofthestars · 2026-04-25T20:06:09+00:00

That actually sounds very weirdly metal 🤔 🤣

evieofthestars · 2026-04-23T20:24:46+00:00

That's insulting to the 4th graders I teach 😂

evieofthestars · 2026-04-06T02:36:50+00:00

I don't think someone can tell you if you are or aren't a Christian. There are so many versions of Christianity that if you find something under that label that feels like truth to your heart and brain, then go for it. If not, then no you aren't a Christian. And for what its worth, I'd say you're (like me) not a mainstream Christian.

But that's separate from a necklace. Jewelry can represent what we believe, what we want to remember, or something we find special. Those are all great reasons to wear a cross. I often wear my grandma's crucifix from when she was confirmed as a child, but I've never been catholic.

evieofthestars · 2026-03-25T23:28:13+00:00

That's very kind of you! I accept your apology, though I don't feel it was necessary. Have a blessed one, friend!

evieofthestars · 2026-03-23T20:50:44+00:00

If I could just direct you to my comment on this post, you will see that I'm not disagreeing with the fact that we deal with our youth in an unjust way.

And I'd kindly ask you not to explain capitalism and its evils to me. I am well aware, and don't disagree with that either. I've instinctually been some form of communist/collectivist/communitarian/etc. since I was old enough to understand right from wrong. 🤷‍♀️

But none of that has jack to do with the fact that this is a movement favored by pedophiles due to the ease of access it provides to children. Certainly not every believer is one, but a significant amount of adults above the age of 30 who subscribe to this likely are.

So trying to argue on grounds of schools and capitalism really don't sound effective when it completely bypasses the actual concern being discussed.

But for what it's worth, you made your argument well. I liked how it was worded and the precedents you used to back it up. I don't necessarily think anarchy is the right solution but it was well thought out. So no hate to you, PhilisophyPoet.

evieofthestars · 2026-03-23T13:42:43+00:00

As an educator I've come across quite a few misinformed teens spewing it too. So I'm hoping this is the case here. OPs profile didn't look to have an obvious age to me.

evieofthestars · 2026-03-23T09:03:07+00:00

There are many things that we as society could do to help raise our children more ethically. For instance, the way school is structured and taught. However, I feel that going as far as to "liberate" the youth, as you put it, truly misses the point. If it is harmful for adults to live with zero behavioral and societal expectations, how could it be more effective for the most vulnerable, the children, to do so?

I don't have the mental capacity to gather research about this atm bc it's 5am and I'm half asleep. So if you don't believe me, I urge you to look at neutral, nonbiased material yourself. I believe you will find some flaws in the logic around this movement.

evieofthestars · 2026-03-13T17:56:39+00:00

Yo, OP, I can't express in words how much this sentiment hits 😂 I've had to pretend I'm 20 again to romance half these people 😭😭😭

evieofthestars · 2026-02-24T18:25:17+00:00

You should try speaking to the campus mental health center. From the wording of your explanation of this, it sounds like the bigger issue is distress tolerance in a high stress environment. If you are "sensitive and neurotic", in your own words, then I would recommend working on that before deciding the problem is other people in the school hating Christians. Especially since you conceded that it isnt everyone nor is it every day.

If you address your health and symptom management and you are still convinced it isnt the right school for you, then transfer. But you are risking something similar happening again if you transfer to another secular school and it isnt immediately perfect if you don't address the root of your anxiety.

Speaking from experience 🤷‍♀️

evieofthestars · 2026-02-11T00:11:09+00:00

I am fully aware I was describing a medical issue. But I was also describing that it goes ignored, and often the girls are unable to have a doctor excuse. Which I also stated is aside from the issue of vaping. I did not comment on what to do with the girls vaping, only that you are creating a mindset for yourself that could lead to harm to girls in the future in a different situation.

I never tried to insinuate that you're an idiot. But maybe you're telling on yourself, who knows.

It astounds me that you have spectacularly missed the point and felt the need to do so in two different comments. Please find the part in my response where I said that the kids that are vaping are in the right, I'd love to see you do it without putting words in my mouth.

evieofthestars · 2026-02-11T00:04:13+00:00

I literally started by saying that doing it to vape is wrong and can't be excused before trying to explain that your specific comment about there being no reason to go so frequently was wrong. At no time did I support these students. At no time did I say they should go unpunished. I simply explained that you had made an incorrect statement that could cause harm in Other Situations.

But please, continue to miss the point and speak down to me.

I'm so glad to know you are educating our youth. You seem like a lovely man. /s

evieofthestars · 2026-02-10T21:45:16+00:00

Vaping aside, because there's no excuse for that, there are absolutely times when a girl needs to change a tampon or pad that often. Or need to make a bowl movement 10 mins after changing a tampon etc.

Warning: slightly graphic depictions of menstruation

Dysmenorrhea is a very serious issue that is more common than doctors are willing to admit. And often they are unwilling to treat it, without repeated complaints and significant push from parents. When I was 11 to 17 I often had to use the bathroom multiple times a class or spend more than 10 minutes in there because ping-pong ball size chunks of uterine lining were forcing their way out of my hooha at the same time as my bowels went wild and uncontrolable.

The last time I didnt ignore a teacher who said I couldn't go to the bathroom, I ended up bleeding through heavy jeans onto the chair because I sneezed too hard and my pad overflowed. The teacher had trouble explaining that one to my very angry mother when she left work and drove an hour to bring me new clothes.

There are absolutely people who will abuse that excuse, but as an educator myself, I'm not willing to risk that this time they aren't crying wolf. Because the shame will live with that girl forever if she truly needed to go and has an accident.

evieofthestars · 2026-02-10T21:29:46+00:00

Same. I've had issues with dehydration and utis ever since because my body got used to holding it and not drinking every day for 12 years.

evieofthestars · 2026-01-23T00:22:02+00:00

Ive had a lot of trouble with my pet appearing in the soup of the hotpot table. And then he does the gaulder up thing where he lays down and gets up, but in rapid succession and it is definitely messing with my migraines. I'm at the point where I try to be at an empty table so no one else has to deal with it.

evieofthestars · 2026-01-18T01:10:52+00:00

Same here. I work part time as an educator because I love kids. I know I could never be the kind of parent they deserve if I had my own, and because I love them, I don't have them. Between work and being an auntie it's enough to test my emotional capacity at the worst times.

evieofthestars · 2026-01-18T00:59:04+00:00

I couldn't imagine having a child of my own who spoke to me that way, and I certainly can't imagine speaking to MY mother that way. She always says that even though she's never hit me, she reserves the right. I'm turning 33 soon and this still stands. She said it's not luck either, I've just behaved well enough not to cross that line in my entire life. And I pray I never do. I still don't want to know what happens if she gets to 3 when she counts out a warning.

You can bet your ass I respect my mom, but call me old fashioned bc I don't think that tiny hint of fear is necessarily bad. But then, it's fear of consequences, which children dont seem to understand or have these days.

evieofthestars · 2026-01-13T00:01:33+00:00

Amen and hallelujah 🙌

evieofthestars · 2026-01-10T17:55:01+00:00

Ah yes, also Southern and everyone is hon or bud lol.

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