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Honestly, if I were to get married and have kids, all I'd really be doing is making my own life harder,
back when things were simpler—whether you lived out in the suburbs or even just moved to the West Coast—it wouldn't have been such a struggle. But the problem is I was raised with actual values, and now, ever since the 90s, everyone from local politicians to foreign corporations treats us like nothing more than cattle stuck in a system designed to grind us down.
I hear you, and I get where you're coming from,
when it comes to sickness, personally, death doesn't scare me—it’s actually a win in my book—and I figure God is the one calling the shots on health issues anyway,
the truth is, people today are basically conditioned to stay childless, just like me, because let's face it: it's nearly impossible to provide for a family when you can barely afford to feed yourself—we've become totally disconnected from the land and nature, raised and shaped by an unnatural lifestyle where the cost of living is just way too high.
We need to ground ourselves, but don't let anyone else drag you down; remember, "a person's worth is immeasurable."
Job in the Bible says it’s better to have never been born at all, and honestly, I feel that. Thank God I don't have kids to watch suffer through this mess; these days, an honest person can barely hold onto a job, let alone find one,
Then you've got the other side claiming, "your reward in heaven will be great." Look, life is a gift you actually have to earn. Let the hardships come; if we head toward God, He'll meet us halfway. Suffering is just part of the deal—even Jesus suffered, so we should follow our teacher's lead and endure it too.
As for those people celebrating Christmas? They might as well be worshipping Satan.
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I actually got flagged in the religion section just for posting a link to a decent forum, and I even got a warning about my signature where I had "ancient radio" listed.
I guess I'll just stay out of the fray more often.
Otherwise, these forums are getting way too restrictive—and it's not just this one, it's the whole "system."
Chris Lopez59 said:It’s all about being oriented toward others, you know? You start to spot those people who genuinely strive to do good, the ones who step up to help just because they can, rather than out of some desperate need for validation. Real goodness comes from the person who makes themselves available to everyone else while simultaneously letting go of their own ego
Yeah, that was my whole playbook. I lived for others, focused on the collective good, and ended up taking hits for the team—which, naturally, meant my own social life took a beating too.
But looking back, it's pretty clear to me now that humans are inherently selfish, so I'm officially retired from those kinds of adventures; I've secured my own peace and quiet.
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Anyway, I just spent a few hours scrolling through this subforum to see what's what, and I bumped two threads back to life just to chime in.
I haven't stumbled onto anything particularly "spiritual" yet; you've got the moderator acting like a big shot, and then everyone else just hunting for answers and some higher purpose.
A lot of this stuff doesn't even have much to do with spirituality, so I honestly can't wrap my head around what people are actually doing here, but hey, to each their own... I wish everyone luck and the strength to stick to their guns.
I’m not exactly a stranger to this forum—I’ve been lurking around since basically 2003—but I haven't been much of an active participant lately, especially over the last couple of years. I really wanted to pop in and see if there are any actual decent people left on here; show yourselves so I know who I'm talking to.
To give you a bit more context:
Jesus said: ''Why do you call me good? There is only one who is good, God.''
So, let's face it, there aren't truly "good" people; we're all pretty flawed, but then again, there are those rare souls who actually seek out the good, even if they make up maybe 0.001% of society. The Bible says it's one in a thousand, and while that's rare, I still believe God provides a woman like that too.
Maybe all those types of people aren't hanging out on this forum, but I’d love to exchange thoughts on the darker side of things currently running the world—the corruption in the church, the rot in society, social issues, the trap of modern slavery, the lack of freedom, and how impossible it feels to live an honest life.
People always say, "just adapt," but for those chosen by God, it's anything but easy; the temptations are massive, and in my case, it's been a grueling struggle for years, yet God still looks after His own and pulls us through.
Personally, I don't think we should be stressing over material wealth, reputations, or status; that's just worldly nonsense, and even Solomon wanted to live as an ordinary man. We need to live modestly and just find a way to survive this mess.
If I had a choice, I’d probably travel back to the Renaissance or to those early biblical communities—or honestly, maybe even back to the old days of the USA (don't judge me) or even modern-day China.
But we're stuck here, so we have to endure.
Anyway, I’ll see how much I can contribute regarding spirituality and faith, though I won't be focusing on organized religion—I'll keep it right here. So, we'll see what happens.
Later.