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loneranger29 said:So, yeah... I'm going through the exact same thing... my doctor actually told me I have PCOS... but she’s left me with all these same questions you're asking... I think I'll have to go back and really dig into it with her... honestly, my confidence is just totally shot right now. 🤷

I totally get where you guys are coming from, seriously, and I'm guessing you might be a little younger too, so you should definitely talk things over with your doctors, but even if there isn't some magic fix, it really isn't the end of the world, actually 😉
and there's just no reason for your self-esteem to be at zero, like, absolutely none, and I don't want to sound like I'm preaching or anything, but bust size really isn't some guarantee for happiness, beauty, or success, because I know some of the most gorgeous women ever who barely have any cleavage at all, and they are still sooo beautiful and desirable. 😍

Olivia Barnes44 said:I guess I just came to that conclusion myself... you know, by looking at all those different examples of hypomastia online... but honestly, it feels so awkward to even bring up. Like, imagine walking into the clinic and being like, "Hey, good morning, I think I have hypomastia!" and then the doctor just goes, "Chill out, honey, they're just small."

They aren't just small, though; it feels more like they haven't really developed at all.
But, I don't know, maybe I am totally overthinking this whole thing... maybe it's just way too early to tell... but it feels like they aren't growing... at all...

I think you’re definitely overreacting a bit, because obviously if you're worried about stuff like that, you're gonna go talk to a doctor, and trust me, that is literally what they are there for—especially since you already have a PCOS diagnosis... otherwise, people would just assume you weren't taking care of yourself.

So, did your doctor actually tell you that you have hypomastia, or was that just something you figured out on your own? I mean, if it's the latter, my own development didn't really finish up until my early twenties, so I guess I was just a late bloomer myself 😁

But honestly, you should definitely sit down and have a real talk with an endocrinologist... it’s super possible that this is all tied in with PCOS, and there is absolutely no reason to feel embarrassed about it, because it's definitely not like you did anything to cause this 😉

Charles Ross84 said:I just can't focus. Every time I try, I see this old guy with a massive beard and this intense stare burned into my brain—you know, the kind of imagery they used to bombard us with back in elementary school religion class. It wasn't even teaching; it was basically psychological warfare. You’d open up your little workbook and the first thing staring back at you would be some bearded dude looking like he stepped straight out of a movie as Merlin.

Yeah, I totally get that, I guess we all went through that whole thing with that intimidating version of God, but maybe you just need to work through it a bit, since religious ed was such a long time ago, so maybe try 👍

Charles Ross84 said:Man, if I could just picture God looking like Meg Ryan, I’d be on my knees praying every single day.

I mean, honestly, why wouldn't you if it actually helps you out? 😁

God is basically everywhere, you know? Like, in our thoughts, when we're hanging out with friends... I guess it might be way better to just imagine sitting down at a Starbucks for a coffee and having a real conversation with Him, rather than picturing Him as this dark, scary fog just waiting to get angry and punish us for everything. It feels kind of silly to just constantly nag Him for stuff, like, "Please, please, please, I need a new car or a house," you know? 😁

I feel like you can connect with God while you're driving to work or just chilling at the park, instead of thinking it only happens in a church on Sunday mornings or when you're desperate for something you really want.

Rachel Taylor2 said:I mean, can you really "draw" or paint God and put him in a frame? Not really. That’s not God; that’s just an idol that a person sat down and sketched out themselves.😕

So, I guess it's just a way of visualizing how people imagine Jesus might have looked, especially since it's based on that shroud from Turin, and obviously, you aren't actually praying to the cloth or the paint or some wooden frame itself... I mean, for me, it’s definitely easier to "talk to God" if I can just picture Him in my head somehow, and I always end up imagining Him as this incredibly beautiful and kind soul. 😍
I guess one of my girlfriends actually pictures him looking like Sean Connery. 😁

Paul Kern12 said:It was actually painters during the Middle Ages who depicted Jesus that way. I think you’ve missed the mark again here.
Anything other than God—whom we are actually making a pilgrimage toward—is nothing more than an IDOL!!!

I guess they probably painted him that way based on the Shroud of Turin, which is a relic, so maybe it isn't actually wrong, if that makes sense...

Harold Reyes3 said:

Using Hollywood movies as an argument for what "Jesus" looks like.

Well, from everything we know about Jesus, he had long curly hair and a beard.

And the claim about Christians being killed by Muslims almost every day.

Where is that happening? From what I understand regarding Islam, if a Muslim kills a Christian without any reason, by God's grace, they would certainly deserve hell after death.

Plus, you're forgetting what Muhammad said: anyone who kills a Christian or a person living in an Islamic state—where they pay taxes—won't enter paradise.
Basically, Christian lives are protected under Islam. Just look at how many Christians exist in the Islamic world! If Islam were truly a violent religion toward them, do you really think they’d still be there after more than fifteen hundred years?

In fact, I was watching a Western documentary the other night about Islamic history and stuff.

When Muslims took over Jerusalem, it actually turned out well for the Christian leaders. They could practice their faith, and they actually paid less in taxes to the Islamic state than they did to the Roman rulers before the Muslims arrived in Jerusalem.

Come on, why don't you explain to us what that cube actually represents (or who it represents) that people pilgrimage toward?

That cube is known as the first House of God. It was built by Abraham and his son Ishmael. That's why it's a holy site for Muslims.

It's just the direction people face during prayer; we aren't actually worshipping a stone.







Hajj is a religious duty for Muslims to visit these holy sites. It's also a way to prepare for Judgment Day. Standing on Arafat near Mecca is like a mini-simulation of Judgment Day itself—millions of people in one spot, everyone dressed exactly the same, whether they're kings or paupers. There is absolutely no difference between them.

But I guess, if that's the case, why can't Jews or Christians go there, and it's just for Muslims?

Harold Reyes3 said:

so what I really want is to hear how someone who disagrees with you explains those same passages...

Well, just go ask! And once you find out, report back here so I can give my two cents on their arguments.😁

Regarding clothing, I think it's mostly about the climate. If you've ever been to Egypt, when that midday sun hits at 122°F and the wind picks up, you feel the sand hitting your skin—ugh! No sane person is walking around in short sleeves or leaving their head uncovered there.

Wrong. It isn't about the heat; it's specifically because of Divine mandates.

Because God states in the Quran why women should cover up: to protect them from harassers, which is better for them.

If it were just about the heat, who actually wants to wear layers of clothes when it's over 104°F outside?🙄

It's the same with circumcision; the hygiene reasons in those temperatures aren't the same as they would be for, say, a Scandinavian.

That isn't an excuse to skip it. If the law says it must be done, then it must be done.

Plus, an uncircumcised male organ can always collect droplets of urine under the foreskin regardless of where he is, which can cause infections in a woman during sex. It doesn't matter if it's hot or cold.

And as for women liking it, uhh, I bet uncircumcised men will claim the exact same thing for themselves.

I’m just going off what I’ve heard from girls who have actually been through it 😁 so, honestly? We guys definitely have a massive leg up! Hahaha

I mean, I think you're definitely missing the mark there, because honestly, when it's super hot out, wearing something long is actually way more comfortable since those long robes kind of keep you cool, and they obviously protect your skin from getting burned.

I still feel like there’s just a massive amount of tradition getting all tangled up with faith and science... and regarding that last part, it sounds to me like maybe you were hanging out with some loose women lol, so I wouldn't go bragging about that if I were you.😛

Harold Reyes3, I’m not saying you’re lying or anything like that, really, but I guess everyone is naturally prone to being subjective and influenced by all sorts of things, and since I know the Bible pretty well, I realize that the same verses can sometimes be interpreted in totally different ways if they're taken out of context... so I was just wondering what someone who doesn't see eye to eye with you would say about those same passages...

Regarding how people dress, I mean, I think it's mostly just down to the climate, like if you were ever in Egypt, where that midday sun just absolutely scorches you at like 120 degrees and then a wind kicks up and you feel the sand hitting your skin, ugh, there's just no way any sane person is walking around in short sleeves or without covering their head
It's kind of the same thing with circumcision, too; the hygiene reasons for doing that aren't really the same as they would be for, say, Scandinavians

And as for what women prefer, uhh, I guess uncircumcised men would probably make the exact same argument for themselves😁

I mean, I guess you have to wonder why things like avoiding pork or circumcision are treated as such big markers of faith, because maybe it’s just another case where religious belief and old-school tradition get all tangled up together, right?

Paul Kern12 said:What Harold Reyes3 wrote seems to be a bit of everything, I guess. The way he cites the Bible—which he doesn't actually know or even truly accept, except for the parts that happen to suit Muslims—is really just an indication of how arrogant certain worldviews can be; it's as if followers of one specific religion feel they must label anything that falls outside their own framework as a lie. As a Christian, I try my best to act according to my faith—though, unfortunately, I don't always succeed—and I make it a point not to lecture anyone regarding the Quran, simply because I don't know it well enough. Honestly, being aggressive or disparaging toward someone else's beliefs usually just reveals what kind of believer, or even what kind of person, someone truly is.

I guess I also try to live my life the Christian way, but since I don't really know much about the things he's bringing up, he definitely has the upper hand here... And Harold Reyes3 is certainly set in his ways, maybe even a bit aggressive, but I don't think that necessarily means he's just being arrogant or clueless, because at least he's actually laying out his arguments, which I think most people here aren't really doing... To be honest, the idea that Christians chose to ignore Jesus in favor of someone else feels like a bit of a stretch to me, but man, it really does make me wonder.

Harold Reyes3, you’ve sure put a lot of thought into all this, and I guess maybe you probably know the Quran a whole lot better than I know the Bible... so I think I'll just go ahead and ask someone who might actually be more of an expert on the subject what they think about it, but anyway, thanks a ton for taking the time to type all that out.😉

Harold Reyes3 said:

That’s an interesting comparison. But let's be real—there are fundamental differences here that create a massive divide. It's a gap that isn't going away anytime soon. The only way forward is to face reality and leave the final judgment to God.

Those divides could vanish overnight if Christians were actually more devoted to Jesus and His teachings, rather than following people who twisted His message.

Let me give you a clear example. If Christians had rejected Paul, they would have had every reason to. He showed up after Jesus ascended and completely distorted what Jesus taught. Even though Jesus Himself said the old laws shouldn't be tossed aside, Paul went ahead and changed things, and Christians just followed his lead. Instead of sticking to what Jesus actually said, they chased after questionable figures and became followers of Paul instead of Jesus. Meanwhile, we Muslims are currently the only true followers of Jesus' actual teachings on Earth. If anyone is skeptical, just look at those 11 points above; it makes it crystal clear why we are the ones holding onto the true path.

If Christians did the same thing—if they just followed Jesus and cut Paul out—they would be almost indistinguishable from Muslims. You wouldn't even be able to tell who was who.

Just imagine if we had done that! If we Muslims had rejected Muhammad's teachings and started following some shady guy after Muhammad passed away, where would that have left us? 🙄It would be a complete disaster.

To stay on the right track, you have to stick with God's messenger. They are sent to explain the faith and show the way, not some random mortal with a suspicious doctrine. That’s exactly why we Muslims hold so tightly to our faith, the Quran, and the messenger Muhammad. We’ve maintained this unbroken connection for over 1,400 years. But you Christians lost touch with Jesus the moment you started following Paul and his warped versions of things. I’m certain that if Jesus appeared on Earth today, He wouldn't recognize modern Christianity at all. To Him, it would feel like a foreign country.

The Bible says Jesus prayed to God by falling face-down on the ground. Imagine what He’d think seeing how people pray in a church today—sitting in chairs, reading little poems, and singing loudly. Compare that to Muslims, who bow to God in lines exactly the way Jesus did. Where do you think He’d feel more at home? In a mosque among Muslims, or in a church sitting in a pew?
Look at Muslim women; they cover themselves just like His mother Mary and the other women of that era did. Then look at grandmas in churches singing songs written by who-knows-who. It’s obvious He’d be with the Muslims. After all, Muhammad says that when Jesus returns to Earth in the future, He will be with the Muslims, praying alongside them, and eventually laid to rest near Muhammad's grave.

Man, this is actually super interesting to me, so like, what kind of examples are we even talking about here?
And I think I'm finally starting to wrap my head around the difference, or maybe I'm wrong, but does this mean Muslims basically believe Christians are following Jesus the wrong way, like seeing him as just a prophet instead of being the Son of God?

Benjamin Martinez36 said:It’s pretty straightforward—they take your blood, spin out the plasma, and give you back your red cells before sending you on your way. You usually score a sandwich and a little pocket money. Plus, if you happen to have some useful antibodies, they'll be calling you constantly.👍

I guess I'm wondering how you actually go about getting things returned... like, what's the actual process for doing that?

Look, I don't want to be all dramatic about it, but I figure if you're doing something good for people while making a little extra on the side, then I'm totally down for 🙂
I guess the only thing is, is it definitely not starting until 8:00 AM?
I tried calling them, but nobody seems to pick up, probably because I'm already stuck at work by 8:00, so...

I wonder if there's any way a super dry nose could actually be linked to stomach acid, like maybe having too much acid reflux?

I'm dealing with both, honestly—the acid issues and this constant dryness—and it's driving me absolutely insane, I've even started picking at my nose because of it, and at this point, nosebleeds are basically just part of my daily routine.

Dehydration? You've gotta be kidding me, right?

Thanks Bradley Wood3, you really hit the nail on the head... I guess there's a huge difference between just imagining things and actually having to look at a naked kid right in front of you 😲