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Could you please clarify this? Specifically “nobody”.
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I believe the “/s” was missing, that’s all.
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I figured the eyeroll amounted to much the same thing. To make my opinion clear, telling people what you believe and why is a fine way to share something about yourself, but people who say what others should think with the assumption they’ve never thought about these things are condescending jackasses.
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cross posting from the Israel/Palestine thread, because it has some interesting discussion on Judaism, the modern era of secularism, and why some holidays in the Jewish calendar are more focused on than others…
And it strikes me that some of his analysis can be used a lens to think about modern day white Evangelicalism and Islamism, too, especially the narrative of innocence in actions, even violent ones.
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Since it’s Ramadan, here is a story about dates (the traditional way to break the fast each evening)…
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In case you or someone you know needs this.
In the realm of spirituality, a place meant to foster growth, enlightenment, and compassion, one would hope to find solace and connection. Unfortunately, the dark reality of spiritual abuse lurks within these seemingly sanctified spaces, leaving individuals emotionally scarred and questioning their faith. Spiritual abuse is an insidious form of manipulation that can occur in certain religious organisations, cults, or even within personal relationships.
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/understanding-and-overcoming-spiritual-abuse
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Germany’s spiritual leaders are using innovative approaches to appeal to the younger generation.
Faced with dwindling church congregations in Germany, spiritual leaders are getting creative in their efforts to attract young people. The numbers of people leaving both the Catholic and Protestant Churches have been on the rise for years, reaching a new high in 2022: about 900,000 people turned their backs on their church - over half a million of whom were Catholics. So, the top clergy are putting their heads together and coming up with new ways to become more attractive. Creative and original church services are intended to make going to church cool again. Euromaxx reporter Meggin Leigh’s report looks at pop-media worshipping in times of Harry Potter, Star Wars and techno music.
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Nun uses TikTok videos to spread faith
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Digital WorldArgentina
Rocio Vazquez Perez
02/07/2025February 7, 2025
Josefina Cattaneo is a young Argentine nun using TikTok to reach users with her cheerful dance videos and inspirational messages, sharing her faith in a modern way.
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