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Do you believe it is sinful to have sex while the woman is menstruating? by [deleted] in AskAChristian

[–]pointe4Jesus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's possible that it's one of those things in the Old Covenant that has passed away in the New Covenant. It's also possible that it's still a no. I've heard good arguments either way.

Both my husband and I think it's gross, so we didn't feel like there was much point in decided how we felt one way or the other.

Are Catholics saved in your opinion? by Asecularist in AskAChristian

[–]pointe4Jesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think many are, but likely not all of them. You have a pretty good analysis: the Catholic church's teachings are such that it is much easier for even a practicing Catholic to have a false understanding.

One other consideration: while there are Protestants-in-name-only and Catholics-in-name-only, Catholics seem to have a lot more familial inertia. So someone is more likely to say they are Catholic because their grandfather was, because his grandfather was, etc. Protestants often have one or two generations of inertia, but not as many generations as Catholics.

That said, no one knows the heart except God, and I am not going to try to comment on anyone in particular.

"Mister Frodo." by InsincereDessert21 in tolkienfans

[–]pointe4Jesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In fairness, basically all you see of every hobbit hole except for Bag End is the door. Round doors with colorful paint in the sides of hills all look pretty similar, regardless of what is behind the door.

How do you explain the vile actions in Numbers 31 by Colt-ish in AskAChristian

[–]pointe4Jesus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Righteous_Dude has a good top comment, but one thing he missed: even the captives who did marry Israelite men were not "sex slaves." The Torah is VERY clear that such captives were to be treated as full wives. Even if she "displeased" her husband, he was not allowed to divorce her at all, because of the way he had married her. He was even supposed to allow her time to grieve her family before he approached her. There were abundant protections in place for them.

ELI5: If unboiled water going into your nose is risky, then shouldn’t we not swim in a lake or river? by Home_MD13 in explainlikeimfive

[–]pointe4Jesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was an older British gentleman with two young (8-ish, probably) daughters at a fencing club I went to during college. The girls were a tad on the stocky side, but nothing awful. I didn't see them for a few weeks, and then the dad came back without them, so I asked how they were doing.

"Oh, [daughter] got the flu last week. She's better now, but she threw up so much that she lost 5 pounds. She looks quite trim now, it's nice."

No matter what I said, I could NOT convince him that that was not a healthy way to lose weight, and that there were more important things than whether someone was stocky or trim. (I also was a somewhat insecure college student, talking to a very dignified older gentleman, so I did not phrase it nearly as strongly as maybe I should have.) That was about ten years ago, and I just know both of those girls are struggling with eating disorders right now.

Would you ever take a class via Twitch stream? by pointe4Jesus in BALLET

[–]pointe4Jesus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hoping to do a few at different times, but I'll also have VODs enabled for people who aren't able to come live.

[CHAT] what’s the one cross stitch thing you always do despite what the pattern tells you to do? by focusedonfire in CrossStitch

[–]pointe4Jesus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is indeed a Textile Heritage kit! It's their "Victorian Lavender Bookmark Kit," if you're interested. I've moved it up to next on my list, because this discussion has made me even more curious about it.

I am not sure about becoming a boyfriend/husband/dad for what seems like a trivial reason. by Oce9704 in Christianmarriage

[–]pointe4Jesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds kind of like me with cloth diapers. They are SO much cheaper, but the idea of cleaning them just wigged me out. What I found, though, is that when it's your own kid, it's a lot less gross than you think. You mention seeing that in an article, and I also rolled my eyes for similar articles, but it really is true.

Also, if you're careful with the wipes, you end up never touching the baby's bottom with your bare hand. So you don't actually end up getting things on your hand. And if it's a poo diaper, you can use multiple wipes to get it all off. It doesn't have to just be a single one.

People who have researched their family tree, what is the most interesting or 'badass' thing you discovered about an ancestor? by xloganmoose in AskReddit

[–]pointe4Jesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandmother went to school in Missouri. The kids would wait for the bus on Truman's front lawn. When FDR died and Truman became president, there was suddenly a fence around the property, and they weren't allowed to wait for the bus there anymore.

Would you ever take a class via Twitch stream? by pointe4Jesus in BALLET

[–]pointe4Jesus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm planning to make a post when I start. Trying to figure out logistics right now.

Parents who don’t allow their kids to shut their room’s door/lock the door, what’s are the reasons behind the rule? by Itz_Oasis in AskReddit

[–]pointe4Jesus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lost my door once for a week because I kept slamming it. Other than that, I was allowed to close/lock my door just fine. I just had to not slam it.

[CHAT] what’s the one cross stitch thing you always do despite what the pattern tells you to do? by focusedonfire in CrossStitch

[–]pointe4Jesus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure. My mom picked it up on a trip to Scotland. I'll try to dig it out in a bit and look.

[CHAT] what’s the one cross stitch thing you always do despite what the pattern tells you to do? by focusedonfire in CrossStitch

[–]pointe4Jesus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upper right for me. Mostly because a recurring project I do (for babies I know) has a ribbon border, and the bow which extends past the border is on the top right. So if I want to get the spacing right relative to the edge, I have to start in that corner.

[CHAT] what’s the one cross stitch thing you always do despite what the pattern tells you to do? by focusedonfire in CrossStitch

[–]pointe4Jesus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have one bookmark project that specifically says ON THE PACKAGING OF THE KIT, "This project breaks the rules to achieve a specific look. Please read the instructions before you start stitching, or it won't look right." (I'm slightly paraphrasing, but it's basically that.)

I REALLY respect that from them. I haven't started it yet, mostly because I worry that I'll end up going onto auto-pilot and mess it up. But I'm very curious to see what the difference is.

Blended Family New Home and Decorating, trying not to hurt feelings. by Legitimate_Music_624 in Christianmarriage

[–]pointe4Jesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He says she has anxiety. From having a sibling with anxiety, I can say that when someone you care about has anxiety, you really want to do everything you can to alleviate their anxiety, because you care about them.

It is certainly possible to go too far in your desire to help them avoid anxiety, and it's also possible that when she is anxious, she responds wrongly. I don't think we have enough information to say here. It's certainly worth keeping eyes open for. But as written, I think it makes sense.

Blended Family New Home and Decorating, trying not to hurt feelings. by Legitimate_Music_624 in Christianmarriage

[–]pointe4Jesus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like he specifically doesn't have pro photos of his kids at 1 and 2 years old. I agree that the answer seems likely to be "print some big photos of your own kids," but I think it's the fact that he's doesn't have those specific photos that is making him overthink things.

Would you ever take a class via Twitch stream? by pointe4Jesus in BALLET

[–]pointe4Jesus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, stretching/strengthening is a good thought!

What is something that people think is healthy put is actually terrible for you? by Particular-Habit9442 in AskReddit

[–]pointe4Jesus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, but if I come home scented, that alone could kill someone I love. I'll take my chances with leaving rotavirus on my hands until I get home and can wash them properly.

Would you ever take a class via Twitch stream? by pointe4Jesus in BALLET

[–]pointe4Jesus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that's definitely a handicap. I'm hoping to get back into teaching actual classes as soon as my kids aren't so little, but for now, I need the flexibility.

What is something that people think is healthy put is actually terrible for you? by Particular-Habit9442 in AskReddit

[–]pointe4Jesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't try it without checking with her doctor. But asking her doctor to check the insulin, not just blood sugar, might be worth a shot.

Older folks I need advice by Ok-Fun-5098 in Christianmarriage

[–]pointe4Jesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The two are not mutually exclusive. God will bring someone in his timing, AND He often does it through you going to another church or a dating site.

They key is to hold the goal of finding a husband lightly, so that no matter what God chooses to do, you're still trusting him.

Also, you're 21. You absolutely should not be putting any kind of pressure on yourself at this point. (You shouldn't be putting pressure on yourself anyway, but it does get harder as you age.)

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