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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I was raised Christian and took all the stories at face value and true. I think I was about 7 or so when I watch a movie I think was called The Bible. For some reason, seeing the stuff on video allowed me to see how ridiculous it was. After that, I still went to church, but I was looking at it from the outside.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I have flown a hundred times and slept exactly once. It was like teleporting from Osaka to Sydney. If I could do that more, it would be very good.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

That's pretty much how it went down with my kids. I imagine most parents just avoid it, but I teach them full on how crazy that shit is. And make sure they know not to confront them about it.

[–] [email protected] 42 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

Actually, the conversation would go like this.

Kid: Dad, someone on the internet said Jesus dies for our sins.

Dad: What do you think of that?

Kid: I'm not sure but it's weird. How can someone dying have anything to do with the bad things that other people do?

Dad: It only makes sense if you understand that back then, they used to kill animals as a sacrifice to God. They believed that God will show them more favor, the larger the sacrifice. If you do something God doesn't like, killing something will make God happy with you again.

Kid: This is getting more bizarre, and creapy.

Dad: So, Christians believe that Jesus was sacrificed to forgive all humans for all the bad things they do so God will be happy with them again.

Kid: O...K... So, we're all forgiven for everything we do.

Dad: Not exactly. You have to feel bad about it and ask Jesus to forgive you. If you're Catholic, you have to go through a priest.

Kid: David cries when he has to go talk to the his priest.

Dad: Yeah, that's a different topic, but that's what they believe.

Kid: Why does God want them to kill things?

Dad: It seems that he changed his mind. Somehow, since killing his "son" was such a big deal, that he's happy with us without further killing.

Kid: Is God supposed to be smart?

Dad: They believe that he knows everything and makes everything happen.

Kid: Isn't he suppose to help good people and punish bad people?

Dad: We'll get there later, your question was about sacrifice. Have you heard of communion?

Kid: Isn't that when they drink juice and eat a cookie.

Dad: That's right. The cookie is supposed to be the body of Jesus, and the juice is supposed to be his blood.

Kid: Seriously?!

Dad: Yes. It's symbolic cannibalism. According to the bible, Jesus told them to do it.

Kid: Like half the kids as school and all of their families do that!

Dad: Yup. Pretty weird.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

This is a seriously interesting speculation. This may very well be a thing.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It sounds like it's breaking the fourth wall. Narrators can do it.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (4 children)

A Trojan horse with neon lights announcing the hidden soldiers and surrounded by anti-Greek protesters.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Principals are often choosen by their bourgeois-friendly qualities, so he could be right about that. However I think he misjudged the ability of rats to carry out his wishes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I see what was going for. The goatee area is pronounced and longer. Not what I'd do, but may suit the longer hair or if you are starting a cult. It is a cut that can be fixed however. Either way, if he was doing anything non-standard, he should have discussed it with you.

Picard is clearly not impressed.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago

For some reason, Republicans accuse their advisaries of the things they themselves are actually doing. My guess is that OP was Republican, has come to see that the Republicans are full of shit , bit still believes the lies they told about Democrats.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Scaremongering is by definition fabricating or playing up dangers. These are real.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (22 children)

This really calls for a picture, or there's not much to say.

 

If you do not know Cirque du Soleil, it is an avante-garde circus, and musical experience that tells a story. They explore the edges of human abilities and present it through amazing beautiful images and sound. I sound like an ad, but this is not--I'm just a huge fan.

 

If you must be out, have an umbrella in one hand and a sports drink in the other. It's supposed to be 37 tomorrow. Take care of yourself and pay attention to people who have to work outside.

 

When I lived in Norway, we had a similar thing that you need to do absolutely anything. It was actually very convenient, saved a lot of paperwork, and made life easier. You can generally trust the Norwegian government to look out for your interests and not abuse a system like that.

I'm hearing very negative opinions about the MyNumber system here in Japan. I trust the Japanese government less than I do the Norwegian government. What do others think? Are the risks greater than the benefits, if there are benefits? I'm legitimately curious and have no solid opinion on this.

 

The gas station will open in a few days--Aug. 1. But if it is like the other Costco, they'll require a MasterCard.

If you are not a member, if you pre-register before August 24, you get 1000 yen off.

 

Mandheling is a type of Sumatra and has the same low level of acidity as Starbucks Sumatra. (They are probably from similar beans.)

Mild taste, easy on your stomach. After going to three Starbucks and not finding them, I got my fix from Kaldi.

 

Sometimes I'm just happy to be able to log in. I think Lemmy is worth the early days issues.

Reporting stuff is helpful and for now I ask for your patience.

I am open to questions about anything.

 

We've started our own wild yeast batch, and you can get dry sourdough yeast off of Amazon which has more punch that our wild batch, but sometimes a professionally done loaf is convenient.

Any clues on where to find good local sourdough bread?

 

spoilermoneyless socialist utopia
I mean, we all know that's what it is, but I'm pretty sure that's the first time they've said it straight out in universe. And then the plot reminds of it several times as that very thing is put in danger.

 

It's going to be here.

This will be better for me than Amagasaki. I'm finding it hard to get an exact date. Some pages say that it should be already open, but the main Costco page does not list it. There is an outlet mall nearby too.

According to my students who live nearby Costco, it is not an unusual thing for nearby kids to slip past the people who check your Costco cards and go to the food court.

 

I'm talking about real pies, not tarts. (Although sometimes Andrew's Egg Tarts fill the void.) Key Lime, Lemon Meringue, Rhubarb/Strawberry, Pecan, Apple, Cherry, Peach, etc.

Searches for Pies in Osaka normally return images of things that are entirely alien to me. There was a place called The Pie Shop which looks amazing, but it disappeared with the pandemic.

Costco has the occasional Apple or Pumpkin Pie and those are kind of OK with their commercial crust.

Of course my wife's pies are amazing, but out of those listed above, she only makes apple pie.

So, what do you know? Are there any amazing pies in Osaka? I suppose we can include tarts if they are sweet, juicy, and fresh.

 

I am listed as Subscription Pending on AskLemmy. It's been that way for a long time. I was told the glitch may be just the subscription message. So. We'll see.

 

After nearly a week, none seem to be accepting new members.

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