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29 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 8:40 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Beneficial_Ear_4878
I recently read an opinion piece about the DEA's proposed emergency scheduling of concentrated 7-OH, a kratom-derived alkaloid. The author argues that the proposal raises broader questions about regulatory capture, lobbying and whether emergency scheduling is being used where a…
21 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 4:04 PM UTC
Posted by /u/ExplanationEasy5500
I know I’m not the best person, but sometimes I feel as humans we just can’t endure suffering anymore. I tried to face my suffering with happiness and repentance, but if I hear one more scripture or verse about God and suffering I will lose it. I need a miracle at this point, bu…
16 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Alternative-Lion-915
My moms pentecostal pastors are telling my mom that she needs to burn my icons, statues, candles, saint medals, I don’t really what to do, my mom says that she isn’t going to do it and that she can’t force her religion onto me but I feel like there’s gonna come a day where she’s…
15 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 2:13 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Livid_Shelter5365
I have two major questions 1) what was the most surprising change that happened during/after converting? Not necessary to be a theological take but maybe lifestyle or misc. 2) What were some of the hardest protestant beliefs to break down? I'm finding it easy for me to fall in l…
13 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 5:20 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Less_Doctor_5663
Hey y’all, i’m F22 and my fiancé M20 are attending our first orthodox service in about a week. We met doing evangelical mission work (YWAM, if anyone’s familiar), got engaged about a year later. We’re currently both feeling like there is something missing in our faith. I persona…
13 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 5:22 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Ok-Letterhead-3519
Question. I went to an orthodox church once and saw a guy confessing infront of everyone. I dont wanna do it. Edit. What i meant was like infront of others. And like not in private with the priest alone