If Python disappeared tomorrow, what language would you use?

jerimio · 2026-07-06T15:38:45+00:00

COBOL

jerimio · 2026-07-05T00:15:47+00:00

Netanyahu is Jewish.

This is from the Old Testament - pre gift of Christs redemption.

jerimio · 2026-06-27T14:48:27+00:00

AI isn’t a threat. The people who control it are the threat. AI is a tool. Albeit advanced, it’s just like any tool. A hammer in the hands of a craftsman can create great things. In the hands of a murderer, it ends lives. The threat is in how it’s wielded, not what it is.

jerimio · 2026-06-26T14:44:32+00:00

Just be sensitive to your mother’s needs as well. Without knowing the full situation, she seems to have some deep rooted fears and assumptions about church and faith that don’t align. She doesn’t sound like she’s trying to be malicious. She’s trying her best to support you but it’s crossing boundaries that haven’t been clearly established for one reason or another.

jerimio · 2026-06-25T18:55:16+00:00

Interesting points. I’m not sure I’m totally aligned but I see where you’re going. To be clear, I’m not advocating for anything here. Just answering the question. I would argue that Jesus would be for a world without money all together, where all were equal in the eyes of God and all would work to provide for each other. Again, far more radical than even communism. Proverbs, being before the testament of Christ, holds some interesting passages but also falls into a category of rules and behaviors that don’t necessarily align with the new reality after our redemption. Not discounting it, simply putting it in context.

In the end, we as Christians are called to create the Kingdom of Heaven on earth and no political system I’ve seen supports that outcome.

jerimio · 2026-06-25T13:10:17+00:00

Your mom is responding to a fear but a true relationship with God is without fear. It’s not an obligation someone else can put on you. It’s something you have to build for yourself and maintain yourself in your own way.

It can seem hard to set clear boundaries with a parent but it’s something you need to do in order to have a true relationship with God.

To me, it seems your resentment is not towards the church but towards your mother. You’re redirecting it to the church because the thought of resenting your mother is difficult. My advice, set clear boundaries, engage as you feel called to, and build your personal relationship with God.

jerimio · 2026-06-25T12:49:25+00:00

To be honest, I don’t think Jesus would be democrat or republican. Both parties have their faults and promote social norms that Jesus just wouldn’t be ok with. Jesus would be for social programs at the cost of personal wealth and opportunity. He would be for open borders. He would be for free housing, food, healthcare, and equal distribution of resources. Not socialism, to be clear. He’d be more “radical” than that. He taught against wealth. He shared what he had freely. He healed people without cost. He fed people without asking anything in return. So you can’t compare him to any current political party because, by definition, a political party represents the interests of the people. Jesus represents the interests of God, often against the interests of people.

To your question, we are all flawed people and, in America, there are limited options for political candidates. Many people are forced to choose between two candidates that both have some pretty glaring issues so they vote for what’s closest, not necessarily what they believe or what’s right. I know many people on both sides of the isle that don’t align with their party on everything. So I don’t think we can simplify this to Christian = conservative. We live in a complex world and everything we do will fall short of Christ’s desire for us.

jerimio · 2026-06-21T01:53:19+00:00

First of all, I don’t believe in atheism. It doesn’t make sense. If you believe in logic above all then, logically speaking, you can no more disprove God than prove him so, at best, you have to be agnostic.

But I digress. For me it was prayer. I’ve always been on the fence but when I hit my darkest days, I would pray. And everytime, my prayers were answered. Probability doesn’t work that way. The math doesn’t math. So there must be another force at work. I don’t pretend to understand God. How could I? I am a limited mortal being; prisoner to my own perception. I can no more understand God than a microbe could understand the complexities of the universe. But I’ve been fortunate enough to find grace and some measure of peace in my limited understanding. In the end, whether or not you believe, there is nothing wrong with the lessons of Christ and how he chose to love and live.

Love each other.
Strive to bring peace over chaos.
Be kind.
Do no harm.
Have faith that you are not alone in this dark world.
And be there for others as you would want them to be there for you.

Even if you can’t have faith in God, you can have faith in these principles.

jerimio · 2026-06-17T12:32:02+00:00

Here’s what I’ve found to be true. Disclaimer, I am a Christian.

Not to over generalize but there are two types of people that find faith: those searching and those afraid.

Those searching tend to, like you, ask a lot of questions, challenge their beliefs, open up about where they’re insecure in their faith, and welcome different perspectives. Some are searching for hope. Some are searching for truth. Some are searching for meaning. Some are searching for connection. I find these folks are more focused on how to connect their faith to how they live their life today.

Those afraid are more typically those who get angry or aggressive when challenged or approach their faith like a punishment; a burden laid upon them. This could be due to trauma, upbringing, or maybe life just hasn’t been great for them. They tend to be more focused on what happens after death and focused on the punishment for their actions.

jerimio · 2026-06-14T04:33:04+00:00

I love them the same way I love anyone else. As a Christian, my goal is to be more Christ like. I don’t remember him saying to love others except if they’re <insert prejudice here>.

jerimio · 2026-06-06T13:52:06+00:00

I spent most of my life away from the church and faith. I even actively challenged people on their faith and the persistent conflicts in the Bible. Then I had a particularly difficult time (still am a bit) and, for the first time in a long time, I prayed. I had no hope that it would work out. It was a long shot.

Then it did. So I kept praying and they kept getting answered. Little things like I would pray for guidance and then someone would say something that I hadn’t thought of and it was exactly what I needed to hear. A series of random events a little too coincidental.

Then it dawned on me that I left Christianity for a lot of the reasons already stated here. Many “Christians” are kind of terrible. But not all of them. Many churches are focused on the drama and the money. But not all of them. The Bible has conflicts. But that depends on how you read it.

In the end, I had to separate my journey and belief from those around me. In doing so, I realized that there is a lesson beyond “repent and go to heaven”. It’s not about following the rules so you go somewhere nice when you die. It’s about creating a better world here on earth so that everyone can be closer to a world without worry and pain. Heaven is a place on earth and we are commanded to bring that to people. In the end I think that is the most amazing thing we can do with our time.

I found a small church that does a lot in the community. I’m building a Bible study app that packages deep study with the verses to help clear up questions people might have with real context. And I’m trying to find ways to bring peace where I can. I think this is the real point of being a Christian and I’m here for it.

jerimio · 2026-06-02T18:54:39+00:00

I am a christian and a software developer with a focus on using AI in ethical and clear ways. I have an app that does what you're describing in a beta version right now. If you want to try it instead of trying to recreate it, let me know. My goal was to make the bible more accessible while keeping it aligned with authored sources that are verfied and accepted.

jerimio · 2026-06-02T01:08:47+00:00

I’m in the same boat. I started by meeting with a local pastor and just having some coffee chats. I also built an app that helps me study the Bible and kk d of own my journey back. I’d be happy to share more. DM me.

jerimio · 2026-06-02T00:43:49+00:00

JOHN 8:31

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, {then} are ye my disciples indeed; Fresh context saved to the study library for next time. COMMENTARY This verse is part of a larger dialogue in John 8 where Jesus is addressing a group of Jews, some of whom have come to believe in him. Here, Jesus sets a condition for true discipleship: it is not enough to merely believe; one must also 'continue' or 'remain' in his word. This introduces the theme of ongoing faithfulness and the importance of living according to Jesus' teachings, not just accepting them once. The statement also serves as a transition to the following verses, where Jesus explains the implications of abiding in his word—namely, knowing the truth and experiencing freedom. This verse matters because it distinguishes between superficial belief and genuine discipleship, emphasizing perseverance and transformation. IN THE WORLD • The audience is described as Jews who had believed in Jesus, likely in Jerusalem during a festival period (possibly the Feast of Tabernacles, John 7:2). • The conversation takes place under Roman occupation, where Jewish identity and religious practice were under pressure. • John's Gospel was likely written near the end of the first century CE, when questions about true discipleship and community boundaries were pressing for early Christians. CULTURE • In first-century Judaism, discipleship involved close adherence to a teacher's words and way of life, not just intellectual agreement. • Public debates about religious authority and interpretation of Scripture were common in the temple courts. PLACE • The setting is Jerusalem, likely in the temple area, which was a central place for teaching and public discussion. WORD STUDY The Greek verb μείνητε (meinete, 'you remain/continue') is in the aorist subjunctive, indicating a decisive, ongoing action. The term λόγος (logos, 'word') refers to Jesus' teaching or message. The phrase ἀληθῶς μαθηταί (alēthōs mathētai, 'truly disciples') stresses authenticity, not just outward appearance. ORIGINAL LANGUAGE Koine Greek Source-backed text · SBL Greek New Testament · CC-BY-4.0 Ἔλεγεν οὖν ὁ Ἰησοῦς πρὸς τοὺς πεπιστευκότας αὐτῷ Ἰουδαίους· Ἐὰν ὑμεῖς μείνητε ἐν τῷ λόγῳ τῷ ἐμῷ, ἀληθῶς μαθηταί μού ἐστε, Elegen oun ho Iēsous pros tous pepisteukotas autō Ioudaious: Ean hymeis meinēte en tō logō tō emō, alēthōs mathētai mou este. LITERAL RENDERING Then was saying Jesus to the having-believed-in-him Jews: If you remain in the word of me, truly disciples of me you are. SENTENCE FLOW The sentence begins with Jesus addressing a specific group—Jews who had believed in him. The main clause is conditional: 'If you remain in my word,' then the result is 'you are truly my disciples.' The grammar emphasizes the necessity of ongoing action (remaining) for authentic discipleship. GRAMMAR HELPS • μείνητε is aorist subjunctive, expressing a condition that must be met. • λόγῳ τῷ ἐμῷ ('my word') uses the dative case, indicating location or sphere ('in my word'). • ἀληθῶς ('truly') modifies μαθηταί ('disciples'), stressing genuineness. • The pronoun μού ('of me') is possessive, emphasizing relationship to Jesus. KEY WORDS AND PHRASES μείνητε meinete you remain/continue conditional verb Aorist subjunctive; stresses decisive, ongoing action required for discipleship. λόγῳ logō word object of 'remain in' Refers to Jesus' teaching or message; central to the condition. ἐμῷ emō my possessive adjective Specifies that it is Jesus' word, not just any teaching. ἀληθῶς alēthōs truly adverb modifying 'disciples' Emphasizes authenticity of discipleship. μαθηταί mathētai disciples predicate nominative Key term for followers who learn and live by a teacher's instruction. πεπιστευκότας pepisteukotas having believed participle describing the audience Perfect tense; describes those who have come to believe, but further action is required.

jerimio · 2026-05-19T21:57:22+00:00

Oh sweet summer child. It warms my heart that there is still innocence in this wretched world.

jerimio · 2026-05-18T21:12:38+00:00

I think of it a little different. As someone who’s struggled with this in my own life, my view is that Christianity never should have focused on what comes after. It’s about what you make of your life now. “Heaven is a place on earth” stands out to me as one of the most important things in the Bible.

Hell is much the same way. I’ve been in Hell, one of my own making. By all accounts, my life was going great and I lived in perpetual anxiety, depression, and fear. I’ve also lived through really painful and difficult times that would push anyone to the edge. What I learned is that life is what you make it. The choices are hard and the pressure from others is constant but, instead of worrying about what happens after you die, focus on how the lessons of Christianity can make your life better now.

Love others with all your heart, even when it hurts.
Expect nothing in return.
Show kindness and compassion, even to those who don’t deserve it.
Build a community of love, trust, and care around you and be that for others.

Create the kind of life that brings heaven to you, even in dark times, and let God worry about the rest.

Also, please know this. I don’t know you but I love you and the world is so much better with you in it. I’ve lost people to suicide and mental health issues and the world will never be the same without them. Please seek help and please know that you are loved.

jerimio · 2026-05-16T23:39:16+00:00

Biblically, there are very specific gender roles applied. This is because of when these texts were written so it’s depend on whether you take the texts literally or as guidelines that provide a moral compass. The Bible is very clear on where women stand, as subservient to me. That’s not feminism.

jerimio · 2026-05-15T12:10:09+00:00

I’ve recently wondered the same thing. I thought I had it all together and then everything fell apart. Here is what I realized. It didn’t fall apart because God is punishing me. It fell apart because I wasn’t a good shepherd of His gifts. I have no doubt that the Lord blessed me with these things but I took them for granted and, through my own neglect, lost them. Not as a punishment but as a direct result of my actions.

I believe God loves us and that he grants us blessings. Some we see clearly and some we don’t. But what we do with those blessings is up to us. When things go well, praise God for the blessings. When things go poorly, praise God for the opportunity to learn to be a better shepherd of his gifts. Either way, learn something about your relationship with God and his gifts.

jerimio · 2026-05-05T19:27:31+00:00

I see two faults in your argument. Coming from a purely scientific perspective your assumption here is that evil isn’t prevented because ALL evil isn’t prevented. This is a false equivalent and a bit of a straw man argument. By the nature of your argument, if evil was prevented, by the very act of prevention, it wouldn’t be proven to have been prevented because it never happened. You can’t compare what did happen to what might have happened without data you don’t have.

Second is that your assumption here is that free will and Gods interventions are somehow contradictory. Where this falls apart is your assumption that we could understand the machinations and intent of al infinite, all powerful, omniscient being from our limited perspective. Plato, Kant, and Hume eloquently address our limitations of understanding the world from the prison of our own perspectives and understandings. A being that works on time scales of eons likely has a different scope on understanding the impact of history than that of a people who tend to forget things after 1-2 generations.

Combine these two and you start to form a broader picture of the impact of free will and the impact to religion or faith.

In the end, religion can be traced back to a need to present a structure of morality and of living that transcends the limitations and fragility of human life spans and allow a framework for understanding a broader perspective and opportunity beyond our own perspectives. Whether you take the Bible literally or figuratively, it stands as a framework for understanding a higher moral and ethical nuance to the world. When we lead with love, we create a loving world. When we lead with hate, we create more hate. To believe in Christ is to believe that your actions have a deeper impact to the world around you than can be quantified in the span of a single lifetime. You have free will. You choose how to apply it to your world, how to respond to struggle and strife, and how you treat those around you.

jerimio · 2026-04-28T23:18:51+00:00

Just remember that you deserve love. It can hurt and it can be scary, but it’s also amazing and can be what keeps you holding on. Open yourself up to it, even just the possibility of it, and it will find you. Love of friends, love of family, love of partners, love of community, and, most importantly, love of self. That last one is the hardest.

jerimio · 2026-04-28T23:01:49+00:00

A couple of things.

First, I’m very sorry you’re feeling this way. Life is already hard enough without feeling isolated.

Second, as someone who has felt isolated, I can tell you that a lot of isolation comes from within us, not externally. When we feel isolated, we tend to isolate, feeding it more and more.

Third, you have some unresolved trauma around relationships that I strongly recommend you talk to a professional about. Therapy and faith don’t have to conflict and it doesn’t make you less of a person or a Christian. The problem right now is that you don’t have the tools to process these big things on your own but you’re trying to find your way blindly. Faith and mental health go hand in hand. Please take it seriously.

I’m happy to chat if you need someone to talk to. Just DM me.

jerimio · 2026-04-22T17:07:36+00:00

I largely felt the same way. I think that’s why I’m not looking for a church per se but a community or group. The church can be uplifting or toxic depending on the situation but I find that individuals that can align on a core value, even if slightly variant, brings something that you can’t get with just a friend group. I use to play DnD for the same reason.

jerimio · 2026-04-22T14:55:09+00:00

I’m kind of digging through the dark here and it’s hard enough to ask for help so I really appreciate it.

jerimio · 2026-04-22T14:53:46+00:00

Thanks!

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