We love ourselves too often and need reach out much more often. It is a social responsibility and it effects the environment also.
The mother of all saints? Saint Adaugoijele ✝️ @JustAdaugoijele · 5h PRAYER OF SAINTS TO MARY O Virgin, most pure, wholly unspotted, O Mary, Mother of God, Queen of the universe, you are above all the saints, the hope of the elect and the joy of all the blessed. It is you who have reconciled us with God. You are the only refuge of sinners and the safe harbor of those who are shipwrecked. You are the consolation of the world, the ransom of captives, the health of the weak, the joy of the afflicted, and the salvation of all. We have recourse to you, and we beseech you to have pity on us. Amen.
DEI is what your kids would learn and here it is in a nut: A just society where girls, young women and gender minorities live with dignity, exercise self-determination, and have the health and well-being to reach their fullest potential. This is the future we are working toward every day. More about us here: http://soulcity.org.za
Christian Action Against Antisemitism @caaauk · Jan 18, 2024 “I stand here as a Christian Reverend, representing millions of Christians around the world who are proud Zionist - believing in Israel and the Jewish people” “We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish people, even more than that, we stand in front of the Jewish people - if ‘they’ come for you ‘they’ must go through us first”. “Am Israel Chai”
Rjim 🐈⬛ @Rj_v_L · Dec 25 Translated from Dutch The latkes were delicious tonight, just like the carrot salad. The Christmas dinner with offspring was very cozy. And now, enjoying that, taking a quick look at X, I see this over-the-top nonsense. What a hysterical and obsessed bunch of sad sacks they are. Tomorrow, latkes again!
Israeli scientists say that minuscule organisms can adapt their own RNA to survive extreme heat. Using a new method, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science have mapped sixteen types of simultaneous changes in dozens of samples; the findings could lead to improved RNA-based medical technologies.
Elite purity tests used as a mechanism for social exclusion share characteristics with the exclusivity practiced by certain groups in the time of Jesus, such as some Pharisees and Sadducees. Jesus often challenged these groups' stringent interpretations of religious law and their focus on outward appearance, which they used to judge and marginalize others [1]. Common parallels often drawn include: Emphasis on Outward Observance: Both historical religious elites and modern groups sometimes prioritize strict adherence to specific rules, rituals, or behaviors as a sign of worthiness, rather than the underlying intent or compassion [1]. Marginalization of the 'Unclean' or 'Other': In the time of Jesus, certain individuals (like tax collectors, Samaritans, or those with specific health conditions) were deemed "unclean" or sinners and excluded from full participation in society or religious life [1]. Similarly, modern "purity tests" can categorize people as "impure," "unworthy," or "not truly committed" if they do not meet a certain threshold. Hypocrisy and Inconsistency: Jesus frequently criticized the religious leaders for their hypocrisy—holding others to standards they themselves did not consistently follow, or neglecting fundamental moral principles like justice, mercy, and faithfulness in favor of minor rules [1]. Gatekeeping Power and Status: The religious elite used their interpretation of the law to maintain social control, power, and status [1]. Modern equivalents might use "purity" as a gatekeeping mechanism to control access to groups, resources, or influence. In his teachings, Jesus consistently challenged these notions of purity, instead embracing the marginalized and emphasizing internal faith, genuine repentance, and love for others over rigid, exclusionary laws [1].
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