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I feel for Menzi here… man 😂
▲ 26 r/thepolygamist_netflix

I feel for Menzi here… man 😂

We need to talk about that one scene because it still keeps me up at night.
Menzi finally gets the courage to approach his crush. He’s feeling smooth, he’s got a bottle of champagne ready, he hands it over. Total boss move, right?
The girl smiles, says thank you, and you think “Okay, he’s in!”
...And then she immediately turns around, calls her boyfriend over, and says: “Hey, look at what this guy just gave US! Let’s enjoy!”
“US.” 💀
The way his soul instantly left his body. The immediate shift from "I am a smooth romantic suitor" to "I am a complimentary beverage supplier for your relationship."
Have we all not been there? You think you're flirting, but you’re actually just funding their date night. I swear I saw my own reflection in the screen during that silence.
Pour one out for Menzi. What’s the worst "accidental third wheel" reality check you guys have ever experienced?

u/humanbeforehandle — 3 days ago
▲ 11 r/SeventhDayAdventism

What is Adventism to you?

I’ve noticed that if you ask ten Seventh-day Adventists what Adventism is really about, you might get ten different answers.
Some would say it’s about the Sabbath.
Others would say prophecy.
Others would say the Investigative Judgment.
Others would say the Three Angels’ Messages.
Others would say health.
Others would say the gospel.
And many former Adventists would describe it very differently.
So I’m genuinely curious:
If someone asked you, “What is Adventism at its core?” what would you say?
What’s the one thing that, if removed, would make Adventism no longer Adventism?

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u/humanbeforehandle — 3 days ago
▲ 8 r/adventist

What is Adventism to you?

I’ve noticed that if you ask ten Seventh-day Adventists what Adventism is really about, you might get ten different answers.
Some would say it’s about the Sabbath.
Others would say prophecy.
Others would say the Investigative Judgment.
Others would say the Three Angels’ Messages.
Others would say health.
Others would say the gospel.
And many former Adventists would describe it very differently.
So I’m genuinely curious:
If someone asked you, “What is Adventism at its core?” what would you say?
What’s the one thing that, if removed, would make Adventism no longer Adventism?

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u/humanbeforehandle — 3 days ago
▲ 8 r/adventist

What if God is after something deeper than religious performance?

Sometimes I wonder if we’re trying so hard to impress God that we forget what He actually wants.
“I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” — Matthew 9:13

Jesus said these words to people who knew the Scriptures, attended worship, and were serious about religion. Yet they had missed the heart of God.
God isn’t looking for flawless performance before He welcomes us. He’s looking for hearts that have experienced His mercy and that extend that same mercy to others.

It’s possible to be very religious while becoming impatient, harsh, and judgmental. But the more we understand God’s grace toward us, the more compassionate we become toward the people around us.

Maybe today someone doesn’t need another lecture. Maybe they need the same mercy that God has already shown you.
What does “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” mean to you?

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u/humanbeforehandle — 4 days ago
▲ 3 r/AskAChristian

What if God is after something deeper than religious performance?

Sometimes I wonder if we’re trying so hard to impress God that we forget what He actually wants.
“I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” — Matthew 9:13

Jesus said these words to people who knew the Scriptures, attended worship, and were serious about religion. Yet they had missed the heart of God.
God isn’t looking for flawless performance before He welcomes us. He’s looking for hearts that have experienced His mercy and that extend that same mercy to others.

It’s possible to be very religious while becoming impatient, harsh, and judgmental. But the more we understand God’s grace toward us, the more compassionate we become toward the people around us.

Maybe today someone doesn’t need another lecture. Maybe they need the same mercy that God has already shown you.

What does “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” mean to you?

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u/humanbeforehandle — 4 days ago
▲ 17 r/TrueChristian

What if God is after something deeper than religious performance?

Sometimes I wonder if we’re trying so hard to impress God that we forget what He actually wants.
“I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” — Matthew 9:13

Jesus said these words to people who knew the Scriptures, attended worship, and were serious about religion. Yet they had missed the heart of God.
God isn’t looking for flawless performance before He welcomes us. He’s looking for hearts that have experienced His mercy and that extend that same mercy to others.
It’s possible to be very religious while becoming impatient, harsh, and judgmental. But the more we understand God’s grace toward us, the more compassionate we become toward the people around us.
Maybe today someone doesn’t need another lecture. Maybe they need the same mercy that God has already shown you.
What does “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” mean to you?

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u/humanbeforehandle — 4 days ago
▲ 179 r/south_africa

What happens after?

Has South Africa ever seen a protest like this lead to meaningful reforms, or is this mostly symbolic?

u/humanbeforehandle — 5 days ago
▲ 30 r/FromSeries

My impressions on the finale of season 4

I just finished the finale, and honestly, I came away pretty disappointed.

It felt like almost nothing actually changed. Going into the episode, I thought this was finally going to be the point where the story started moving forward. I expected some major questions to be answered or at least for us to get meaningful progress. Instead, we got… very little.

The whole thing with the bones was built up, but all we really learned is that they got them. We still have no idea what they’re for or what happens next. Most of the mysteries are exactly where they were before the finale.

Aside from a few character deaths and Fatima becoming a monster, the overall plot hasn’t really advanced. That’s what frustrated me the most. It feels like the finale mostly rearranged the pieces on the board instead of moving the story toward answers.
I’m also not sold on the Fatima twist. I actually think there was a more interesting direction they could have taken. Instead of turning her into another monster, it would’ve been cool if her connection somehow made her an asset against them, maybe allowing her to understand them, communicate with them, or even repel them. (I know that it’s implied that she is able to communicate with them but why turn her into a monster?)

Instead, it feels like the show introduced yet another mystery and another complication. If Season 5 is supposed to be about finally answering the big questions, I’m not sure adding new plot threads is the right move. At this point, I’d rather see the existing mysteries resolved than keep expanding the puzzle.
I’m still invested because I love the show, but for a finale, I was expecting a lot more payoff than we got.

u/humanbeforehandle — 8 days ago