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26 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…
20 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
Posted by /u/PollutionOk9482
if masturbation is considered healthy medically then why do most religion prohibits it. and should one avoid it or embrace it?
19 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…
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
12 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…
12 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 8:52 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Boring_Tomato_5009
hello! I know you guys get these career/degree questions a lot so I apologize. I would just love to hear anybody’s personal experiences. been very stressed about my future lately, I just want to be able to make enough to live well. political science is the only thing I am passio…
11 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 8:24 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Vegetable-Piano-7097
Thought of this as a funny and nice question for this sub:3 so if your religion/belief was an animal, what would it be?
11 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Putrid-Salamander-79
Hi! Catachumen from the ROC here. I've been a catachumen for a year now and I've just started my studies in law. I was wondering if we have a patron I can pray for intercession to as an aspiring lawyer. Im drawn to St. Athenasius of Alexandria for standing for truth even in the…
10 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…
10 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:21 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Keith502
Recent Supreme Court cases such as NYSRPA v Bruen and Wolford v Lopez have made the argument that the US does not have a substantial history of gun-free zones, or sensitive place gun regulations. But this is simply not true. After only a couple hours or so of searching, I've hap…
8 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 7:06 PM UTC
Posted by /u/_marsattacks
For background I was born and raised Catholic, and the last 8 months ive been studying the Bible and church history/fathers. I immediately stumbled upon Orthodoxy. I wouldnt consider myself Catholic any more for many reasons, reasons that make more sense with Orthodoxy. One of m…
7 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 6:13 PM UTC
Posted by /u/dinosaur1776
Hi all, I've recently been appointed commissioner of our parish cemetery. As a recent convert, I'm still very new to the traditions & requirements for Orthodox burials. I was informed that the head of the reposed is to be positioned to the West, the feet to the East so as to ris…
7 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 3:10 PM UTC
Posted by /u/BayonetTrenchFighter
How often would you say you have dialogue or engage with people or groups who are critical or hostile towards your religion? How often do you engage with those who support or unfit it? What would you say is your proper balance? I ask because I feel personally my balance… isn’t.…
6 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 1:11 AM UTC
Posted by /u/FireCrocsbro
This has been on my mind for a few months now. After learning about how Orthodox go about worship it almost feels like our churches are empty. There’s no Mary, there’s no honor for any of the saints, and i have not had the flesh and blood of christ in years. I’m not saying the p…
5 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 3:59 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Suspicious-Wrap483
Hello, I am just curious whether you chose your religious practice because it was the tradition and was passed down or you had a divine revelation or miracle experiences inside the religion? For context, I am a Christian and I chose to be part of this bc I personally experienced…
5 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Mental_Skirt264
Im 14 yrs old and i want to be a UFC or PFl fighter,But i dont know if i can
5 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 9:36 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Crazy-Personality866
I attended church throughout my entire childhood until I was around twelve years old in 2020. To be honest, I hated it growing up and often compared it to torture when i was a kid. One of the biggest reasons was that I didn't speak Amharic, so I couldn't understand what was bein…
5 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 7:09 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Slight_Computer_6820
In simple language, why do we humans go to work each day to survive. Why if God exists who creates us why can't he be made such a Universe that can feed us humans daily without any kind of harsh hatred work each day? And for some reasons people who can't work or have good jobs d…
4 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 6:58 PM UTC
Posted by /u/lonelysteps
I have always heard that one of the strongest arguments against God is the suffering of innocent people. Something along the lines of, "why would an all-powerful God just sit back as innocent people suffer and die, clearly He must not exist." This isn't just a popular argument a…