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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Societal Standards vs WP Rules about criticizing religions |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2024, 1:58 pm
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Replies: 42
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| I hurt. Do you care? Disparaging remarks about Catholics, Christians, Christianity, “The Catholic Church”, Church, Religion, “Religious people” church leaders hurt. WP policy says you cannot make personal attacks but you can criticize “Religion” all you want. It appears self contradictory to me beca... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: thanksgiving alone |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2024, 10:15 am
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Replies: 24
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| I spent Thanksgiving alone watching tv and crying today. I ate oatmeal. I did not or speak speak to anyone. Christmas and my birthday will most likely be a repeat of today. Hi Skibum, I’m so sorry to hear how hard Thanksgiving was for you. Spending the day alone and feeling this way is incredibly t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: thanksgiving alone |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2024, 10:12 am
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Replies: 24
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| Using DBT for Depression and Thanksgiving Loneliness 1. MINDFULNESS: STAY PRESENT Mindfulness helps you focus on the present moment rather than ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. Practice: - Observe: Pay attention to your surroundings, such as the colors of fall leaves, the scen... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: ASA regulator bans advert for mocking Virgin Mary |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2024, 10:55 am
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Replies: 179
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| https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/3 Book of John Chapter 3 1 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you are doing unless God is with ... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: ASA regulator bans advert for mocking Virgin Mary |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2024, 10:22 am
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Replies: 179
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| https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Anti-Catholicism The New Anti-Catholicism: The Last Acceptable Prejudice is a book written by Philip Jenkins, Distinguished Professor of History and Religious studies at Pennsylvania State University, dealing with contemporary anti-Catholic bigotry, particular... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What would tech look like if Aspies ran the tech industry? |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2024, 10:12 am
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Replies: 3
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| You make a good point. Things used to be more geek friendly in computers. Several “improvements” do seem to be in the neurotypical direction more than the autism friendly direction. But don’t forget Linux. On my Mac Laptop at home and my Windows laptop at work I still spend most of my time in a bash... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: thanksgiving alone |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2024, 5:08 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 740
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| Zero-Dollar Indoor Garden Instructions 1. Collect Seeds from Food You Eat Save seeds from fruits and vegetables you regularly consume. Some great options include: - Tomatoes: Scoop out seeds and rinse off the pulp. - Bell Peppers: Remove seeds from the core. - Citrus Fruits: Dry seeds from lemons, o... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Appreciation for shortfatbalduglyman: Share Some Support |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2024, 3:29 pm
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Replies: 16
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| Hi everyone, I wanted to start a thread to show some appreciation for one of our fellow members, Wrongplanet veteran shortfatbalduglyman (called “Man” hereafter). Like many of us, he has been navigating life with autism, and it sounds like Thanksgiving might be a tough time for him this year. Man, I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: thanksgiving alone |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2024, 2:59 pm
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Replies: 24
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| Plant an indoor garden using seed from what you eat anyway and containers from found-or-recycled objects and dirt from around where you live? Thanksgiving is about thanking God for a good harvest and all other good gifts. Make some up-cycle (reuse and recycle to build yourself and your world up) cra... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autistic people work in food industry |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2024, 12:29 pm
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Replies: 10
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| Shopping Suggestions ==================== Staple Ingredients: 1. Proteins: - Kosher-certified tofu or tempeh - Legumes: lentils, chickpeas, black beans, white beans - Edamame (shelled, frozen) - Kosher-certified plant-based protein powders (nut- and seed-free) 2. Carbohydrates: - Gluten-free oats (c... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: I am new here |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2024, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 505
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| Welcome to the forum! Your introduction is just fine, and it’s great that you found your way here. Many people here share similar experiences, so you’ll likely find understanding and support. Feel free to dive into discussions or just read along at your own pace… there’s no wrong way to participate.... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2024, 11:00 am
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Replies: 7
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| Perhaps I am missing something in the skill of duct tapping a banana to a wall. Is it a real banana? What happens when it rots? Is that part of the skill? Kind of like kinetic art? Or an artist who paints a portrait on a wall which is promptly knocked down? If you spend several millions on a duct ta... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Crying when watching The Passion |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2024, 10:18 am
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Replies: 5
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| I saw it twice in theaters and own a copy on DVD. It precipitated other film and tv series projects like The Chosen with high quality costuming and strong production values. As someone with experience as a stage actor and director I really appreciate how hard it is to make something like these proje... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: What are the best strategies to study for person with ASD? |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2024, 9:55 am
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Replies: 8
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| When my son was in college we (his parents) had to make a fast rule: every class he took he had to get contact information for three fellow students. Easy to do with Autism? No. Very hard. But very necessary. These three contacts could be asked about homework projects, invitations to whiteboard stud... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Having Autism |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2024, 9:49 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 533
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| Loneliness, social isolation, comorbid depression, bullying, stigma, difficulty expressing emotions or misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose ASD preventing the individual from getting help, sensitivity to stress, inadequate support from family, community, and health professionals. But on a slightly b... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Why have no plants evolved to move from spot |
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Posted: 22 Nov 2024, 9:36 am
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Replies: 21
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| ^ ok, I see now. It seems some “resurrection plants” are also tumbleweeds but often they are one or the other. A tumble weed drops seeds or spores to “move”: the original plant doesn’t take root and grow again in a new place it is essentially “dead” as it rolls, but the seeds are alive, or can be. “... |
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