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152 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Xanspicuous
Before certain people decide to brigade my post and write their angry messages, I fully understand the distinction between theistic and atheistic Satanists, and I am completely aware that the latter are just a bunch of edgy atheists. However, I do have lots of things to say abou…
131 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 6:54 AM UTC
52 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 3:36 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Hennacs
Born in a devout and revered Muslim household, I accepted Christ in 2008 and was baptized in 2011. Since then, my journey has been anything but easy. It’s been filled with far more valleys and wilderness seasons than mountaintop moments Looking back, one of the biggest surprises…
39 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
Posted by /u/OfficeIntrepid9760
This is something I've been thinking about for a long time, but I've finally found the courage to put it into words and share it openly. I'm 24F and I have lived my entire life in chastity. For as long as I can remember, I've always been clear that I wanted to experience any kin…
18 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Hot-Feature-6674
Ive been a Christian for about 6 years now. For the past few weeks I've been texting a Christian i known for few years, never really got too close with him but I thought Id try to text him and get to known him more / get him to know me more. Without getting into specifics, every…
16 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Impossible_Sector713
I'm in my mid 20s and I feel like a massive failure. I never went to college when I got out of high school, partially due to a lack of money, and partially due to a lack of ideas for what I wanted to study, and partially due to feeling like I wouldn't be able to graduate even if…
15 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 7:12 AM UTC
Posted by /u/SnooDoodles1958
Today I saw a video of an orthodox saying why people are still evangelic or non-denominational and not start coming to the "only true" orthodox church or to the catholic church. He said evangelic or non-denominational christians are lazy and lukewarm. I think this statement is m…
14 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Wonderful_Boss3644
I have a theory, and I'd like to know what you think about it. This line of reasoning emerged when I was wondering why God doesn't simply skip our time on earth and have us be born in Heaven instead; already perfect, free from sin, and still possessing free will. The angels seem…
11 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 6:44 PM UTC
Posted by /u/ComfortableDust4111
sup 48 /sup Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. This seems like an impossible and condemning thing, right? It's not when read in context. If you read from verse 43 you'll see Jesus is telling us to be perfect in regards to loving everyone…