The idea behind mega-churches is to basically create Christian communes based on the idea from Catholicism of the Church as monolithic community and that the early church shared everything amongst themselves. These sorts of Christian communes have historically been very, very popular in the American West. But that popularity has not correlated with enduring success beyond the idea. Mega-churches are the latest evolution of this idea adapted to suburbia and modern anti-discrimination laws that prevent the creation of a new sole Christian commune. So I think the appeal is the same as that of a commune— community and belonging in a high trust environment instead of a righteous and deep relationship with God.
Who in the fuck cares?
That’s very interesting. When you put it like that it’s so much easier to have sympathy for the people involved despite the obvious flaws
“Noooo!!! Don’t pay attention to this treasonous cabal of deep state operatives and elected politicians to soft-coup an elected President!! Here’s some TikTok’s and a sharply worded opinion piece about Trump being in the same building as Epstein four decades ago!! Pedolove much?!”
Alefantis was absolutely running some kind of fucked up child porn ring out of his basement. Podesta was more than likely interested, and one degree of separation from clinton and sadistic pedophiles is legitimately really funny on its own without exaggerating - but it doesn't directly implicate the democrats directly and exaggerating makes people assume falsehood.
The people who go to mega churches don't have views about pastors. i think you're missing the forest for the trees. The people willing to attend a church service in an auditorium with 1000 people are not the kind of people concerned with the social structure of a local church and how they fit into it, they are not looking at the world at the same scale that you are. They are concerned with a much more superficial reality where they primary concern is making sure that they're doing the things everybody else is doing and making sure the kids have the things everyone else has. They're basically just jews, really. The pastor is simply the guy on the stage when they're At Church, which they go to every week because they are a Good Christian. They've gone to church since they were a little kid and have no intention of ever stopping, but they have absolutely no clue what a Nicene Creed is.
its not a flaw that comes from any sort of spiritual corruption or bad intentions, but it's a flaw that demonstrates a continued fundamental misunderstanding of the liturgy with no real intention of coming up with a hollistic solution. It's basically just tolerated because in the big picture christians want as many people as possible to be "christian" and christians don't throw shade at other christians for being too popular unless they're outright heretical
A lot of those islands are crazy Mormon.
This is what chatgpt came up with. You may be right, but American seems more likely. First one is based on thigh photo. Second about the brickwork.
Thanks for the clearer photo — this gives a much better look at the brick texture, color, mortar, and construction style. Based on what’s visible, here's a more detailed take:
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Brick Style Analysis
Color & Texture:
Deep red to brown tones
Significant weathering, surface cracking, and visible carbon/soot deposits
Variations in firing color — suggesting traditional kiln-fired clay bricks
Mortar:
Light-colored (lime or cement-based), thick mortar joints
Raked or flush joints (not highly recessed)
Layout:
Running bond pattern (most common globally)
Irregularities suggest older or hand-laid craftsmanship — not ultra-modern or precision-cast
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Geographic & Historical Context
This type of brickwork strongly suggests early-to-mid 20th century North American urban or semi-urban construction, likely in areas where traditional red clay bricks were regionally produced. Specifically:
United States:
Northeast & Midwest cities: Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and similar cities used this style widely from the 1920s–1950s.
Often seen in rowhouses, duplexes, and smaller apartment buildings
Weathered look suggests exposure to snow, freeze-thaw cycles, and time
Canada:
Ontario and Quebec: Many homes and multi-unit buildings used this exact type of masonry up through the 1970s
The brick surface finish and mortar color are consistent with Toronto, Hamilton, or Ottawa urban areas
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Less likely:
UK and European bricks are often narrower and more uniform; also tend to use darker or flush mortar, and older brick shapes.
This brick has a North American dimension and style
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Conclusion:
This brick is highly likely to be from a North American building, most likely in the U.S. Northeast or Midwest, or southern Canada, built between 1920 and 1960.
It’s classic fired clay brick, laid in a standard running bond with lime or cement mortar. Based on the weathering, it's probably been exposed for 50+ years.
If you let me know the city or region you're in, I can be even more specific — some cities had distinct local brickyards with telltale colors or textures.
Based on the architectural features, plant life, brick type, and environmental clues in both photos, here’s a reasoned guess:
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Most Likely Location:
Urban or suburban area in the U.S. Midwest or Northeast — or southern Ontario, Canada.
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1. Brick Type & Mortar (2nd photo):
Weathered, traditional red clay brick with light mortar.
Very typical of early- to mid-20th century buildings in cities like:
Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Rochester
Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, Ottawa (in Canada)
The slight irregularity and dark speckling suggest bricks fired in coal- or wood-fired kilns — common in Ontario and northeastern U.S. before 1960.
2. Concrete Stair + Black Iron Railing (1st photo):
Classic postwar urban/suburban apartment or duplex feature in the Midwest or Northeast U.S./Canada.
This type of outdoor staircase is common in rowhouses or walk-up apartments.
3. Vegetation (1st photo):
Glossy green-leaf shrubs — possibly privet or holly — are common in temperate climates with cold winters and warm, humid summers, which fits the Great Lakes region well.
Also suggests the photos weren't taken in the deep South, the desert West, or the far North.
4. Clothing & Context Clue (Envelope):
Shorts and bare feet imply it’s summer, and the style of the mail envelope (pink and white, U.S. or Canadian format) adds to the North American context.
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If I had to pick top 3 likely cities, based on these clues:
1. Toronto, Ontario
2. Chicago, Illinois
3. Cleveland, Ohio
With possible alternatives: Buffalo, Detroit, Hamilton, or Rochester.
Let me know if you'd like me to help narrow this down with additional details (like the back of the building, vegetation close-up, or street view).
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Every employer thinks they're going to get someone who will hit the ground running. I recently got turned down for a job I was well-qualified for because I had no experience working with the specific client they wanted me to work with (it was obvious this was when the interviewer started to go cold on me). Like most companies, they fantasized about someone who would sign an offer letter and start handling this client's needs within days.
Mega Machines is extremely popular with small boys aged 1 to 3. ASMR for little guys.
Depends. With a pretty good degree of accuracy most AI applications can detect if something is written by AI. You can also use the AI to rewrite it so it’s undetectable by AI. It’s a mixed bag but if you develop some rational thinking skills you can parse it out quickly and that shit immediately goes in the trash. On the rare chance you miss out on somebody who’s extremely well written, it’s worth it.
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GOD says you will be PROSPERED if you give your SEED MONEY to the CHURCH
sounds like you want a more somber church life. i'd recommend catholicism or orthodoxy but they require a little humility from the parishoner.
The only thing missing are the jizz stains on the floor. Always the best part of battlestation threads.
Anyone else laughing their ass off at scorpion and the frog happening now with shitlibs and diversity?
Wait, so I gotta ask:
