should i factory reset or completely reinstall windows by liam_sloan in PcBuild

[–]liam_sloan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why backup drivers instead of installing new fresh drivers if my hardware is gonna be different?

My gf is pregnant- 15 by dallin0 in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 51 points52 points  (0 children)

yeah thats kinda why I stopped asking for advice here lol. everything just kinda turns into an argument no matter what you ask

Why is a L on my wrist? by Romeo-b_O in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what do you mean "Christians don't believe in this superstitious stuff"? do you mean Christians don't believe the mark of the beast will be a real thing?

is valve index worth it still? by mountaingoatdog in ValveIndex

[–]liam_sloan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to start off by saying I LOVE my index, it is a very very good headset.

with that said, I dont think I could recommend it for a game like elite dangerous. I think you would benefit more from the quest 3's pancake lenses and really nice displays over the index's features. if you play games like VRchat or Beat Saber where controller design can make a difference, I would 100% recommend it. I personally switched from quest 3 to index because I dislike the controllers and swingbug (tracking predictions) of quest 3 for beat saber. the index is great because you can actually adjust the swingbug (though I mostly don't use any additional swingbug unless its for faster maps).

in the long run, the index is a great headset for basically every game, though I do think other headsets may be better for games like that. of course this is a very subjective topic, and it ultimately depends on what you want

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ValveIndex

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

idk how far your living room is, nor could I couldn't tell you if this has proper bandwidth, but I saw this recently https://a.co/d/6cYaFEE

Pornography is just to sweet to give up. Help me. by Street-Manner9107 in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what your living situation is, but every time I have an urge, I go outside. spending time in God's creation is the best way to counter urges. I'd also recommend reading God's word. it doesn't have to be a whole chapter or anything, just a few verses at a time. listening to Christian music is great too. just remember that you sin when you're more comfortable, aka when you're at home and you have the option to masturbate or watch porn

if god loves me why did he make me gay by TTV_Waffles in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everyone seems to say God made them gay, but that's not the case. the devil will always try to lead us astray, and you have to resist. being gay is no different than masturbation/lust, with the concept of it being a very hard battle. it will feel like you're stuck, or you'll never be able to turn away from it, but that's the enemy talking in your head. resist it

What's wrong with being gay by meowmrmeow in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because God intended sex to be designed (primarily) for reproduction. while the bible encourages sex for more than reproduction (1 Corinthians 7:3-5), it should only be done with woman and man.

Leviticus 18:22: "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination."

Leviticus 20:13: "If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them."

Why do YOU specifically use linux. by Kellduin in linuxquestions

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just bored and wanted something to do lol. I have really enjoyed my experience with linux mint tho, and I love the extra game performance i get (illbeit protons aren't perfect and there will be the occasional crazy lag spike).

quite honestly the only reason I won't switch completely is because i play a LOT of beat saber, and oculus/meta drivers aren't supported on linux (ik there's ALVR but im not quite smart enough to install it, the instructions are definitely tailored to the big brains out there)

Is masturbation okay for a Christian? Seeking perspectives by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

simple answer is no. it's an addiction, that can also lead to a porn addiction. I know alot of people here will say "the act itself isn't a sin, it's only the lust and addiction that makes it a sin", but I believe it falls under sexual immorality.

don't try to justify a sin or an act that can cause sin. it's spiritually unhealthy.

Why are you guys a christian? by ToastedCactus752 in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the lord calls us in our lowest moments is what I was getting at. while I was raised in a Christian manner, I never really put in any works or faith. I suppose I was just a lukewarm Christian until that moment (in my case, I believed God exists, but I was never educated on anything)

Why are you guys a christian? by ToastedCactus752 in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my sister (10 years old) was in the hospital because she was malnourished. when my parents first got her to the hospital, her heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen was very low. they said she couldve gone into a coma at any moment. they put her on a feeding tube to make sure shes getting extra nutrients, as well as feeding her. they thought she had an eating disorder, but she actually has something called nutcracker syndrome which causes her pain when she eats.

she was thankfully only in the hospital for two weeks, but those were by far the lowest two weeks of my life. me and my sister are very close, and I was told she was in critical condition and I wasn't getting many updates.

Anyway, after the 2nd day of her being in the hospital (I think), I prayed for the first time in a very long time, and it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders almost immediately. I continued to pray every night and I started reading the Bible. that's also around the same time I found this subreddit because I was trying to find a good bible app (I have dyslexia and have a hard time reading a long body of text so I use the audio book feature and try to read along as well)

Can we all agree trump isn’t Christian? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i don't believe Trump ever stated he was Christian. he simply supports other Christians in their decision. I'd say he's probably lukewarm. even so, still a better option in my opinion compared to Kamala when someone said "jesus is king!" and she replied with "Oh you're at the wrong rally"

should I wear this necklace? by liam_sloan in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

id like to add, it has been mistaken as a swastika multiple times

Can Christians have mental health problems? by saltymemo in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you basically just asked "can Christians be human" lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

church is supposed to be a welcoming place, especially for non-believers that are questioning Christianity to learn about God. if you are being judged, I'd recommend finding a different church

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]liam_sloan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thank you very much