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[Whiskeyjack]

The fact that the motivation to open is to receive tithes tells me all I need to know. I’m thankful we don’t have that. Hopefully people open their eyes to that. But they won’t.

I can't speak for all the pastors rushing to re-open, but with our guy, I don't think his motivation is money. He offered to pay extra to stay open (still a no from us). He's a dyed-in-the-wool culture warrior.

 

[cascadiabound]

As someone of faith, in my area at least, the whole situation has been so embarrassing.

this. but I have long been embarrassed of the crazy shit people claim in the name of religion.

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

The fact that the motivation to open is to receive tithes tells me all I need to know. I’m thankful we don’t have that. Hopefully people open their eyes to that. But they won’t.

Yeah, I haven't gotten that impression from any church. Almost everyone has the ability to donate online and a lot.of churches are asking that you don't give cash and encouraging people who have been hot hard economically to not give. It's not a requirement after all.
I think, it's more a fear that one day religion will be suppressed and that, to them, feels very much like today.

this. but I have long been embarrassed of the crazy shit people claim in the name of religion.

That's the truth.

 

[AveryElle]

Yeah, I haven't gotten that impression from any church. Almost everyone has the ability to donate online and a lot.of churches are asking that you don't give cash and encouraging people who have been hot hard economically to not give. It's not a requirement after all.
I think, it's more a fear that one day religion will be suppressed and that, to them, feels very much like today.

In a Christian country (Let’s not pretend it’s Judeo-Christian other than the fact that Jesus was Jewish, and ivanka married one), any church worrying about suppression comes across as tone deaf when people of other faiths and not mostly white christian sects are more likely victims of racially and religiously motivated crimes than ever before. Though it’s not like tone matters much these days.

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

In a Christian country (Let’s not pretend it’s Judeo-Christian other than the fact that Jesus was Jewish, and ivanka married one), any church worrying about suppression comes across as tone deaf when people of other faiths and not mostly white christian sects are more likely victims of racially and religiously motivated crimes than ever before. Though it’s not like tone matters much these days.

I don't think anyone's arguing.

 

[AveryElle]

I don't think anyone's arguing.

Didn’t say anyone was.

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

05.26.20

Ok something easier today!

What was the best or most memorable gift you ever recieved as a child? What made it so great? How long did you have it?


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[Whiskeyjack]

05.26.20

Ok something easier today!

What was the best or most memorable gift you ever recieved as a child? What made it so great? How long did you have it?


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Our family never had the latest video games or electronics - we were always a generation or two behind. So the one year I got a Sega Genesis for Christmas, while Segas were still a current thing, I was beyond ecstatic. I played it regularly for about 4-5 years until I bought a PlayStation shortly after those came out. I still have the Genesis somewhere, though... I think...

 

[AlpineFresco]

05.26.20

Ok something easier today!

What was the best or most memorable gift you ever recieved as a child? What made it so great? How long did you have it?


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After achieving a some recognition for work at my junior school (I'd have been maybe 7 or 8), as a reward (and also because it was during my parents splitting up, making concentrating on work honestly quite difficult) my mum bought me a toy I'd been wanting, I believe it was 'Tor the Shuttlezord'. I became aware that it wasn't something she could afford outright, so it was bought on a payment plan - I never knew the details beyond that.

The combination of difficult circumstances, feeling proud of my achievements at school, and knowing that this wasn't the simplest thing to acquire, made it very special to me. I believe I kept it until I was in my mid-teens.

 

[LurkingPhoenix]

05.26.20

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What was the best or most memorable gift you ever recieved as a child? What made it so great? How long did you have it?


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A baseball glove. Sounds silly...but it was perfect. Was the best glove I ever had, and I kept it until I was in my 20s.

Happy memories.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

A baseball glove. Sounds silly...but it was perfect. Was the best glove I ever had, and I kept it until I was in my 20s.

Happy memories.

Not silly at all. I remember getting my first real hockey stick. That was a prized possession as well.

 

[Deacon_Voss]

My first memory of a gift was this, when I was 3 years old. I also had a fire truck just like it.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/6f/15/dc6f1539d3ca9a8303746c76f911d952.jpg

Next great one, was my Rawlings baseball glove, half a dozen baseballs and a bat.

 

[Orchidea73]

A wooden sword that my dad made it for me.

 

[inkandiridiumnibs]

05.26.20

Ok something easier today!

What was the best or most memorable gift you ever recieved as a child? What made it so great? How long did you have it?


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Not really as a child, but as a Teen, I was given my Grandfather's WWII Jacket that he wore as a pilot.

 

[AlpineFresco]

Not really as a child, but as a Teen, I was given my Grandfather's WWII Jacket that he wore as a pilot.

Interesting! Where did he serve? I've got my grandfather's RAF cap from then. Nice thing to look after.

 

[Pervy_Sage]

My first memory of a gift was this, when I was 3 years old. I also had a fire truck just like it.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/6f/15/dc6f1539d3ca9a8303746c76f911d952.jpg

Next great one, was my Rawlings baseball glove, half a dozen baseballs and a bat.

A Ken Griffey Jr figurine. I was the biggest KGJr fan, and getting that just sent me over the moon with delight! I treasured it. It’s actually in my bedroom right now.

 

[AveryElle]

Concert tickets. I was allowed to go to some amazing concerts that I’ll never forget including Nirvana. Not technically from ‘childhood’ but I started going at around 11, so maybe?

 

[ChrisPharmD]

My dad actually let me skip school when the original XBOX came out. I got it day 1 with Halo: Combat Evolved, Dead or Alive, and a football game.

I went to a Baptist school at the time, and my teachers were seriously pissed.

And all the kids were jealous as fuck.

 

[AveryElle]

A beautiful, red patchwork quilt my Grandma made for me one year. Week after week, I'd sit by her side and watch as she cut and sew. I was so excited when I finally got to take it home with me. She has long since passed and I still like to take it out and wrap myself up in it and memories of her.

That’s lovely

 

[LurkingPhoenix]

A beautiful, red patchwork quilt my Grandma made for me one year. Week after week, I'd sit by her side and watch as she cut and sew. I was so excited when I finally got to take it home with me. She has long since passed and I still like to take it out and wrap myself up in it and memories of her.

That made me tear up.

Thank you for sharing that.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

My dark green bike with the silver glitter banana seat and a little Fara license plate. It had streamers flowing from the handlebars, and my mom put glow in the dark spoke covers on the wheels!
I loved my bike.
I was always into riding bikes so much more than “toys.”

I love this.

Couldn't resist googling a photo of my bike, the Huffy Cactus Flower...

 

[beachbaby179]

My turtle. I got him for my birthday. And the little bowl with the sad plastic palm tree. I loved my turtle.

 

[Polranny]

I love this.

Couldn't resist googling a photo of my bike, the Huffy Cactus Flower...

Tis would have been mine, Fost Bliss , Tx 1951
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[Justadesperatewifeandmom]

05.26.20

Ok something easier today!

What was the best or most memorable gift you ever recieved as a child? What made it so great? How long did you have it?


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I was 10 when my mom gave me a Nintendo for Christmas. It had been on my list for a couple of years, but my mother always asked if it came down to nothing but the Nintendo, would I want it. I always said yes, but she always warned me she probably just wouldn't be able to afford it. It was ok, I understood. That year was no different. Each year, I would come out into the living room on Christmas morning and see presents (plural) for me under the tree. That was how I knew that it wouldn't be this year, because it was so expensive that I'd get nothing else. Again, It was ok, I understood, money was always real tight. I was lucky she made anything happen. It was Christmas, and no matter how bad things were, she always made sure I would get something fun, no matter what.

Mom always had us save the best gift for last. That year again, I come out, there are multiple presents, so I assume a maybe barbies or my little ponies or something. I get to open the last one, and it was the Nintendo. I was so surprised. I even really hammed up the happy for her, doing that jumping, squealing, excited girl thing.

I had it for years. I left all of my things when I moved, so my brothers claimed that along with my tv fast, I'm sure. Hubby (then boyfriend) bought me a Super Nintendo when we stuck around a place for more than a couple weeks though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-WITH-G...710928?hash=item23d81e2a50:g:LloAAOSweT5eztgt

Apparently, it costs almost as much today as it did back in the late 80s haha.

 

[inkandiridiumnibs]

Interesting! Where did he serve? I've got my grandfather's RAF cap from then. Nice thing to look after.

I know he bought the jacket in the UK, while temporarily stationed there, but honestly, getting him to talk about anything that had to do with the War was a great way to get him to clam up and leave the room, so, it didn't happen. It wasn't until I was going through my Uncle's scrap book that I even learned he had flown the Mustangs. I knew he had been a pilot, but, hadn't known everything he had flown. My Uncle had a picture of him sitting in the cockpit, in his jacket and cap.