I have studied various Christian religions and have liked the teachings of the Mormons (They currently prefer to be called “members of the restored church of Jesus christ”).

I generally try to abide by 3 Ne 11:29-30. I think my favorite scripture is 1 Ne 11:17 as it answers substantially all questions with faith and humility until you have time to properly study it out.

I am prone to talk about what I believe in a manner that I think gives respect all around like the epicurian paradox, the nicene creed, polygamy and judaism, etc.

I feel like I have a few strengths that I would love to share with those curious: my method to pray in a two-way conversation, my affinity for administration, and the “hiding in plain sight” cheats to be in control during persecution, dreams, and restrictive behavioral loops.

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Cake day: December 13th, 2023
  • ProbablyBaysean@lemmy.catoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•What does marriage mean to you?
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    13 days ago

    Before I read other comments:

    Marriage is a life event. In order to live a full life you must find someone and negotiate a double coincidence of wants. Then you invest and reinvest in each other. To fall in love is a misnomer. To choose to love is how it rolls out. It is easier when pretty and feeling healthy but I have promised to choose to love regardless. It feels like a pretty emotional high at the beginning.

    It is difficult to describe the amount of stability and instability I have experienced with this choice. My spouse has the power to build me up and tear me down. She generally chooses to build me up. I generally choose to build her up.

    I have lived in communities where I could only rely on her. I have lived in communities where I didnt have to rely on her. I choose her daily.

    I think there are some strong societal wealth consequences to getting and staying married. Wealth lends more stability and options over time.

  • ProbablyBaysean@lemmy.catoLemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•2/10 people on Lemmy, is that you?
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    19 days ago

    Well if the value of a belief is in its ability to predict the future and people are believing stuff that explains but cannot predict anything, then we can simply figure out a way to set ourselves up for success based on solid beliefs that accurately predict the future while they take increasing doses of cope.

    I know it is not that easy but I try to live by that principle. I cannot refute someone’s belief that the entire universe started existence 10 minutes ago and everything from memories to tangible goods are simply created from nothing. I can however say that predicts nothing therefore I won’t engage.

  • ProbablyBaysean@lemmy.catoComic Strips@lemmy.world•Everything is relative
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    25 days ago

    Ambulance rides cost a minimum of 1k USD. If you are not admitted to the hospital then it is not covered. If you are admitted then all costs ambulance and care normally has a 500$ copay and then you pay 20% or less depending on the insurance.

    A broken leg that requires immediate surgery is something to admit. Just a cast is urgent care only, so you probably are S.O.L.

    This is based on my experience with multiple insurances, there are tonnes of options, so I’m sure someone else would say it is different for them.