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Asking because I hear so many things from my family, about women getting raped by men all the time and I want to visit my home there but the corruption in the police station and government is insane and I'm araid the police won't show up if there is something going on.

Asking this as a South Asian woman myself. I personally haven't dated anybody so I can't share any experience. BUT I do have two family members who are happily married to their Dutch and Irish husbands. It’s ironically also the only happy and healthy relationship in my family. But yeah, curious to hear from you :)

I have not read the Bible and I'm not Christian, but I absolutely adore Jesus and His story is so powerful. But what I do love the most is His relationship with John the beloved. I have seen some spoilers (I'm waiting for all episodes to drop before fully watching it) and I have read about John being the only male present at the cross to show openly support for Jesus. Their bond is absolutely amazing, but aside from the cross is there more to come from Jesus and John together? Do they share more moment? I do know that many people/watchers of the show absolutely love this iconic duo as well🥺❤️

Side note: the casting of Jesus was absolutely fantastic, but personally I find the casting of the actor for John the beloved PERFECTION. His lovely doe eyes and kind nature fit perfectly with the actor. Every one of the actors I have seen was perfectly casted (LOVE Mary Magdalene) and I absolutely love how they actually used actors who resemble the actual people from the middle east 2026 years ago :)

I saw a post of one of the actors that said that it was his last day on set....so I wondered, has the filming for season 7 been wrapped? Are they finished with the whole show? I honestly love this show and the backstage content we get (even though I haven't even started watching the show yet), I honestly don't want this to be over :)

I LOVED the movies! The first one was AMAZING and the 4 children were so great and I love their bond so much! But I have always wondered if I should read the books and I have a couple of questions?

●Am I missing out on something when not reading the books?

●Is there more of Aslan and his teachings? (He's so cute)

●What are the books exactly about (storyline, plot)?

●Is it worth reading the books and what kind of fantasy is it? Like Harry Potter (mysterious and thrilling and Hallowoon ish?)

●Are there plot twists and have I spoiled things by watching the movies?

●Are there valuable lessons to be learned during the books?

●Are the books good? And is there a lot about Jesus in it? (I love Jesus but I'm not a huge fan of church and Chrisitanity...)

●Which book is your favorite and why?🥹

Thank you💜

I have a genuine question for the writers in this fandom. How are you guys SO good at writing Tom/Voldemort? The way people nail his characterization on AO3 is honestly mind-blowing.

I bet even advanced AI tools will completely fail to replicate his specific cadence. It’s all about the tone of his voice and that elegant, older British English phrasing. If it weren't for the explicit/slash elements, I would 100% believe JK Rowling wrote these lines herself.

I cannot even describe it. It's pure perfection.

For the authors out there: what is your secret? How do you master his dialogue and mannerisms so flawlessly? I need to know the wizardry behind this!

Hi everyone,

I wanted to ask this here because whenever I see questions like this on mainstream Christian subreddits, people tend to get very defensive or even mean. Since Christians often view this topic as blasphemous or sinful, it is hard to get an honest discussion. I feel like this community doesn't judge from that kind of religious bias. You all have the necessary background knowledge about Christianity, but without the pressure to conform to traditional church dogmas. I would really appreciate some objective eyes on this.

My question is: Do you think it is a legitimate possibility that Jesus and John the Beloved Disciple were romantically in love?

I come across this theory quite often. I am curious about your perspective: do you think there is actual historical or textual validity to this possibility, or do you think it is mostly a case of modern people trying to find representation and relate to Jesus?

I would love to hear your thoughts!

Just curious....because in general people find it difficult to question religion or believe in potential conspiracy theories when they're actively participating in it. That's why I'm curious about you guys' experience. Hope that's okay :)

Yes, I'm talking about the sub AskChristians and Chrisitanity and so on.

I asked a completely normal, curious question (about how movies portray Christianity) and wanted to know the theological perspective on it. Instead of a normal discussion, I was met with extreme hostility, condescending lectures, political rants about Donald Trump, and wild conspiracy theories about Hollywood elites.

It didn't feel like a community of faith; it felt like an aggressive cult. It got me thinking about the state of (mostly) American conservative Christianity, and I want to ask you guys: What is wrong with them?

How can people who claim to follow a God of love act so incredibly mean, defensive, and arrogant?

They have access to all the information in the world, yet they choose to live in a paranoid "us vs. them" bubble where any simple question is treated as a personal attack. Even worse, so much of white conservative Christianity in the US seems tied to nationalism and racism, completely stripping away the humanity, grace, and even the humor of the Bible (even though God and Jesus clearly used irony and humor).

Why has faith for them turned into a toxic political identity weapon instead of practicing basic human decency? Have any of you experienced this same toxic gatekeeping, and how do you view this phenomenon from a healthier Christian perspective?

Perhaps it's a geographical problem, I'm from Europe (NL). Maybe it's that? But here I'm used to being able to talk about things openly and freely, but so many of these people (especially Americans) get defensive if I ask questions (also in private life). Like, it’s just a question, not an attack. Chill.

Thanks for reading, I'm really looking forward to some actual, human responses.

Hi everyone,

I have a question about how demons and spiritual warfare are portrayed in horror movies compared to actual Christian theology.

In many horror films, you see demons turning a crucifix or cross upside down as a sign of their presence or power. This raised a few questions for me:

1. Can demons actually do this in real life? Since God is all-powerful (omnipotent), how can evil spirits have the power to alter or disrespect a symbol of Jesus' victory?
2. What do you think about horror movies constantly using this imagery? Do you find it inaccurate, disrespectful, or just typical Hollywood drama?

I would love to hear your biblical perspectives and thoughts on this!

Thanks!

>💚💙🩵💜Hello❤️🩷🧡💛
I’ve been thinking about this from a philosophical and cultural perspective. Jesus' original diet was very simple and Mediterranean (fish, bread, figs). If He were here today, do you think He would be interested in things like plant-based meat substitutes (out of care for creation) or global street food? How do you think He would view our modern food culture? What kind of foods 🍰 and drinks 🍷 would He try? And what about His clothing style, what would that be like? 🤗

Looking forward to your insights (please be kind)!💖

Hi everyone🥰

To start off, I want to clarify that I personally only care about Jesus Christ and the words He spoke Himself🤗 I don't care about the rules the church, the Vatican, or later biblical writers made up over generations (such as claiming that abortion and homosexuality are sins).

However the Bible stories with Jesus in it, consists of some controversial text (especially the Old Testament) such as metaphors with slavery like Luke 17:7-10, the command to put God first and then family, and something about disabled people not being allowed to become priests in Leviticus 21:16-23 where Moses said that God told him this. Jesus didn't say this, but He did say in Matthew 5:17-18 to follow the Torah (Old Testament), so He sort of agrees to it then?

There is also the idea of exclusivity in salvation, where it feels like you must explicitly claim you love Jesus to enter heaven, and that passages like John 14:6 mean only people who believe in Christianity go to heaven. Furthermore, I truly believe in my heart and soul that all living creatures are equal, but in the Bible, it sometimes feels like Jesus or Scripture explicitly says this is not the case. Also the thing with blood sacrifices seems like something a loving God would not ask for in my eyes (but I could be wrong).

Personally, I do find it difficult to hear stuff like this and it completely goes against my own morals. So I'm curious, how do you guys handle all of this? Do you choose your own morals and heart OR the Bible and Jesus' words?

Thank you so much for your thoughts and guidance.