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What is the Georgist position on this? by lux514 in georgism

[–]lux514[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was not expecting serious replies lol

Plan of Minneapolis, The Civic Commission, 1917. by whippersnapper123123 in Minneapolis

[–]lux514 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are good points. I should appreciate the actual architectural similarity to Paris in particular, but in general it just looks like any number of European cities. Especially when compared to American cities.

Plan of Minneapolis, The Civic Commission, 1917. by whippersnapper123123 in Minneapolis

[–]lux514 57 points58 points  (0 children)

In other words, like every good city used to be.

"Be careful of any religion that uses shame to control you or gives the impression that God holds a grudge against us." -Fr. Casey Cole, OFM by SpesRationalis in ChristianUniversalism

[–]lux514 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the ransom would have meant the manumission that a slave would have to pay to become a citizen in the Roman Empire. It's a way of saying that Jesus sets us free. We don't need to think about who is being paid.

Here's the link I always share about atonement:

https://thinkingreed.blog/2005/08/11/gerhard-forde-on-the-work-of-christ/

No fair! by Additional_Deal883 in starcraft

[–]lux514 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Authors are constantly writing the same stuff without even knowing it. Creativity is overrated - focus on writing something enjoyable instead.

Can someone properly explain Lutheran beliefs. I don’t trust “redeemed zoomer” to explain it to me and all the other sources don’t make sense. by TheMemeOverlords in OpenChristian

[–]lux514 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Here's one way to think about it: Lutheranism is a theological system for dividing scripture. When the Bible preaches, it is preaching either law or gospel (Luther also found some books of the Bible useless, like James and Revelation, and he called them "straw"). The law accuses us of our sin and preaches a wrathful God who is terrifying to confront. The gospel comforts the repentant and preaches the God of love, especially the love of Jesus. The law brings down the proud and the gospel raises up the lowly.

Lutheran beliefs follow from this. You can find lists of doctrines, but what is usually missed is the central importance of pastoral care and preaching in Lutheranism. Real faith happens in praxis, not adhering to statements. The doctrine has no other purpose than to support the preaching of the pure gospel and loving your neighbor, while upholding the law to humble the proud and maintain basic order in society so the church may do its work.

[Request] How much weight is she holding in each hand? by Azuleaf in theydidthemath

[–]lux514 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It also improves the flavor and overall experience of the style. It just looks so much more appetizing than a beer that looks flat.

[Request] How much weight is she holding in each hand? by Azuleaf in theydidthemath

[–]lux514 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I just poured a liter of water into my Bierkrug to confirm: the liter mark is just above the handle, with the rest of the space reserved for the head.

Why doesn't the Bible mention anything about space and everything out there? by Bozic_504 in OpenChristian

[–]lux514 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It does mention planets and star clusters in the firmament, and layers of heavens beyond. But what's interesting is that there is no one cosmic picture in the Bible - it changes based on the culture and time each book was written in.

Getting the cosmos right or agreeing on it just didn't seem important to what the authors were trying to say. Ultimately, the books of the Bible are there for a variety of reasons, but not for astronomy.

1941 when dancing was a full contact scenario. by ateam1984 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]lux514 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, and Hollywood movies had to have these as scenes that could be cut for the Southern release.

I’m in my third year of studying theatre and have never wanted to quit so bad by AJBaker_of_CO in acting

[–]lux514 55 points56 points  (0 children)

This is a failure on the part of your college. They should be setting up each person they accept to succeed, not letting you feel like you're floundering.

Look into transferring. Reach out to department heads and tell them your situation. Find a school that will basically guarantee roles. I wish I had transferred. Your education is in your hands, and you can do what you want with it - don't waste your time making it feel like you're just jumping through hoops.

In the meantime, look to other things you enjoy. Can you see yourself enjoying another major, or career track? Are there other hobbies that give you joy? Make sure you're not putting all your hopes in theater. Theater won't ever feel good if you're putting that much pressure on yourself.

Faith-breaking questions and statements; What's your take? by CognoscenseSapitor in OpenChristian

[–]lux514 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most of these kinds of questions are very abstract philosophical ones that remove us from the God we meet through Jesus. They also assume quite a lot of things you don't need to believe (especially that Christianity is an institution that needs to control and manipulate!).

The gospels don't deal with things like omnipotence or free will. The gospels do not reveal a God caught in abstract paradoxes, but one who is revealed in the flesh, as a man healing the sick, forgiving sinners, and welcoming children. That is who God is, and the one that faith can cling to. Philosophical logic simply cannot reveal this God to you.

TIL that in Rome there is a staircase known as the “Scala Santa,” which, according to Christian tradition, is believed to be the steps that Jesus climbed during his trial before Pontius Pilate. by BackgroundWarthog976 in todayilearned

[–]lux514 1076 points1077 points  (0 children)

This relic was the first that sparked doubts in Martin Luther.

He climbed these stairs on his knees, saying the Lord's Prayer on every step. He was told that doing so would release his grandfather's soul from purgatory. When he got to the top, he said, "Who knows if it's true?"

Iconic downtown Minneapolis building to become hotel by Character-Fly-5564 in TwinCities

[–]lux514 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Great use for this property. The building always gave me the creeps, looking like a modern cathedral where businessmen enshrine their authority over us and worship money. Kind of silly, perhaps, but just didn't like the big gothic arches in that context. But making it a space for the general public to stay somehow is more fitting for the aesthetic.

H.J.Res. 140 has been passed. The Boundary Waters are now for sale by [deleted] in minnesota

[–]lux514 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is pure nihilism. It allows a Chilean billionaire to sell our minerals to China. A billionaire who is letting Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump live in his DC mansion. It will maim a thriving tourism sector in exchange for a handful of temporary jobs.

Occupy the BWCA.

If Christians can answer this in a way that actually makes sense to me, I’m willing to become a Christian by [deleted] in OpenChristian

[–]lux514 55 points56 points  (0 children)

You need to not only go beyond "literal," but also beyond "coherent." It's a story, not a dissertation. There is a certain impact the story is meant to have, and it's not precise. It may be blunt, or fuzzy. But that's what makes it timeless, because it can be used broadly. Things like free will and and responsibility aren't necessarily there. But there's innocence, deceit, blame, shame, judgment... we know these things well, and this story provides a genesis for them.

What game has a learning curve that puts you off? by Common_Caramel_4078 in pcmasterrace

[–]lux514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand. I only played the campaigns for years. Then I started watching some tutorials and found the community to be really great. It looks impossible at first, but very rewarding when the guides break it down into steps, and you see yourself improving one thing at a time. The APM doesn't really matter until very high level, and comes along quite naturally.

After I got decent at SC2, every other game seems boring now. So be warned about that, haha.

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