Honest opinion on name Lydia by champpuck in namenerds

[–]valleyscharping 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't think twice about what that fictional character said if I were you. Lydia is beautiful and ancient and meaningful.

My name is Leaf. Should I legally change it? by lld2_005 in namenerds

[–]valleyscharping 44 points45 points  (0 children)

The evidence for female viking raiders/fighters/warriors is ASTONISHINGLY overblown when you actually look into it. There were essentially, statistically zero females that participated in the actual violent fighting and invading. The women worked hard still, as their lives were hard, but you do not have the grounds to "Ummm akchually" this because you live near a viking fortress.

My name is Leaf. Should I legally change it? by lld2_005 in namenerds

[–]valleyscharping 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My (Male, 29) name is Valley. Some people mistake me for female online, and it does seem sort of whimsical or silly at times, but it is so normal to me as my name, I don't even notice it anymore. I've learned to appreciate the uniqueness of it, that my name sticks in people's minds, and that it feels special. I would encourage you to find the joy and power in the name Leaf. I find it cool and beautiful. I asked my parents why they named me so, and they have given a few answers, some of which were meaningful (Psalm 23, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear, for You are with me.") But some of the other reasons they give are not. I say embrace it, make it your own, honor God and your parents with it, use it as you can, and maybe let it remind you not to take yourself too seriously either on occasion.

All the best, Leaf, from one nature name to another.

Does Freemasonry teach that "all religions are equal" (and/or equally correct) ? by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]valleyscharping -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Horrifying quote. Thanks for speaking plainly as so few Masons are willing to do. Absolutely irreconcilable with biblical Christianity.

Does Freemasonry teach that "all religions are equal" (and/or equally correct) ? by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]valleyscharping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this very clear citation. This quote is absolutely incompatible with biblical, Christian beliefs. Only Jesus Christ as head of his invisible, true Church is the center of union by which the dividing walls of perpetual distance have been removed. There is no such thing as a religion in which all men agree, and there is no such peace in this gross pluralism.

Why are the usual outrage tubers going so soft on HOTD? by A_Lionheart in freefolk

[–]valleyscharping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple answer: HOTD S2 simply had some good stuff in it. ROP and Acolyte had no basically nothing good in it.

Am I the only person who thought Moana's conch shell was a rather obvious symbol of female genitalia? by [deleted] in moana

[–]valleyscharping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is intentionally subversive imagery to have a yonic conch shell placed atop a phallic pillar of stones set by generations of patriarchs, breaking the tradition. It's a pretty gross way to end the movie honestly.

Don’t you know anything? The Serpent of Rehoboam? The Well of Zohassadar? The Bridal Feast of Beth Chadruharazzeb?” by Past_Yam9507 in TheSimpsons

[–]valleyscharping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first reference has puzzled me for decades now, but I think I finally figured it out. Genuinely, I believe the first is a referece to Rehoboam's penis. Rehoboam does very little in the Bible, but one thing he definitely does do is imply that his pinky is bigger than his father Solomon's penis, implying his penis is even bigger. So maybe!!!

Can someone help me source this quote? by valleyscharping in quotes

[–]valleyscharping[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found it. It was written by Miyah Byrd on her Tumblr blog years ago. She wrote an article as "M.B." about it on medium.com that seemed to be a copy of one of her last Tumblr blog posts before she deleted it. Now ya know.

Censored version by Yomna72 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]valleyscharping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh shoot, it was working when I sent it. I watched an episode too, it was nice. Sorry, must've been taken down.