u/Automatic_Bunch9764

For context I grew up SB,MAGA,ect you know the drill. I understand colonization and the Bible did horrible atrocities to so many groups of people. The thing is the Bible preaches to not be of this world but they can’t say they aren't of the world and be racist. I feel crazy for not saying the n word, not think POC are lazy or deserve the trouble they face, or believing that god made everyone for a reason. ( I want to clarify I still POC are amazing the only thing that changed is my religious views ).

I’m just so exhausted.

I want to start off on how much I love the original three movies they are amazing! Do you think we will ever get a more accurate remake of the books? ( If we do I still want Woody,JL, and JH to be in the movie as a cameo ). Again I love all of the movies but I was just curious.

TW SA,homophobi,transphobia, and racism.

This is a genuine question I have for years I struggled with faith ( life just happening ) but the two things that pushed me ( over the span of 5ish years ) is 1. becoming more left in my political views and 2. realizing just how hypocritical the church/christians are.

I was raised SB and I’m so tired of the hatred I hear from family and church member. TW SA,homophobia,transphobia, mental health struggles, and racism.

When my grand dad died. I was heartbroken and long story short my mental health was brushed off and constantly being told it was “ god’s plan “ wouldn‘t comfort me at all it would sting.

Along with my views becoming more leftist (slowly over five years). My family is extremely conservative. When I told my family that I was SAed I wasn’t believed, honestly I was made fun of a bit. They make me feel crazy for not believing whites are better or rhat the n -word is “ just a word “ and “ not to give it power “. My skin crawls everytime they say it. My siblings found my alt TikTok and told me I should tell my dad I’m bi ( eventually they decided not to out me ) they don’t know I’m genderfluid. I’m miserable.

I want to tell them I’m not Christian anymore but I know I can’t. When I have kids I won’t raise them religious. I’ll be cut off OR they‘ll expect me to come back.

Is this a common reason to leave is anyone else experiencing something similar?

I always assumed the arenas (11-75) are in the “ destroyed “ parts of the districts. What are your thoughts. I understand the arenas are built but are they built in a different part of a district?

I really enjoy Effie‘s character, more in the movies rather than the books since I can actually see Effie. A few days ago I saw someone say Effie is as bad as Dursila and at first I was really upset about this but I’ve been thinking am I a hypocrite for liking Effie? Both of them are escorts for the games, Effie is nicer to her tributes ( and Haymitch ). In the end of mockingjay I argue that Effie has changed for the better.

Also another thing I have been thinking about is since the books ( main triology) are in Katniss‘ POV I don’t really understand or see her falling in love / feeling she has for Peeta. I know in catching fire ( the arena ) it’s obvious but any time before that I don’t see it.

I‘ve listened to the books multiple times so as I’m re-listening I want to talk about it.

hey y’all I know I as a white person I’m not under/missrepsented. What Im talking about is how a canonically pretty/beautiful character has a huge insecurity of mine a widows peak/ big forehead. In both g1 and g3 Nefera has a widows peak. A model has a huge insecurity of mine and she’s beautiful. So if anyone thinks any kind of representation matters re read this.