GlassHalfHopeful

GlassHalfHopeful, 9 days ago

I was really hoping this article would say more about what this means, but this is all we get…

Intriguingly, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to genomes, the team says. Large-genomed plants tend to have slower growth, require more nutrients and perform photosynthesis less efficiently. As such, it’s thought that T. oblanceolata is bumping up against the upper limits for genome size.

GlassHalfHopeful, 9 days ago

I was wondering the same.

And… if these ferns are superior to us in some way. 🤣

GlassHalfHopeful, 13 days ago

What a train wreck everything’s become.

GlassHalfHopeful, 13 days ago

And their efforts won’t likely be all that beneficial to people for some time, if at all… 🫤

GlassHalfHopeful, 19 days ago

Christianity is quite broad and this question will yield a different answer depending on the variant.

The example tract you shared looks like a Chick tract (or similar). That’s a specific breed of American Evangelicalism. Unfortunately, the number of followers in this brand of theology is quite numerous in the United States.

Evangelicals are definitely proponents of education, but very specifically things that align with their theology. So education in dogma, apologetics, and their brand of theology is heavily pushed.

Unfortunately, education in the sciences (particularly biology) is actively fought against because their theology and the sciences conflict on a number of matters. So long as the science agrees with their theology, they’re okay with people being educated in it. That which disagrees with their interpretation of scripture, is interpreted as lies from Satan polluting people’s minds and turning humanity from God.

These Christians will always speak of how important education is, but it takes the form of indoctrination. The more they can solidify people in their beliefs, the better and more “truly” educated they are as a result. If you believe in the sciences of evolutionary biology, then you’ve been deceived and misled.

With that said though… it’s important to remember that there are quite a number of Christians that are not adherents of this form of evangelicalism and who are strong proponents of the sciences.

Religion is about control. The more fundamental the religion is, the stronger that control needs to be. This isn’t a Christian problem or even an evangelical problem. It’s common with numerous religions and why so many devastating wars I’ve been rooted in religion. This problem is a religious problem.

GlassHalfHopeful, 19 days ago (edited 18 days ago)

You’ve touched on a number of the things that give religious organizations cohesion and strength. The indoctrination is important when it comes to reinforcing those things and building on them. Health cooperatives, college scholarships, support when life circumstances hammer you into the ground… there’s a lot of benefits to being a part of the system. Most people never realize how much they’ve lost by being a part of the system. Why? Because they’re kept ignorant of the things they’ve lost. Keeping that knowledge and experience away from them is important to maintain the desired control.

PS. I’m truly sorry that your nephew didn’t get to realize his dream. I’m in a similar circumstances where I gave away decades of my life to these kinds of teachings and beliefs. Goodness, what I would give to go back and make different choices. But… I’ve still got a lot of years left, so I’m trying to gain my footing and make the best of this life.

GlassHalfHopeful, 19 days ago

Highly. Likely.

GlassHalfHopeful, 21 days ago

This is good. Other western nations should now follow.

GlassHalfHopeful, 21 days ago

I’ve heard similarly. I guess you’re just going to have to introduce yourself and get all their names. But don’t tell them they all look the same. Birds find that offensive. 🙃

GlassHalfHopeful, 22 days ago

“Banishing me does absolutely nothing to solve this problem,” Noem told reporters Friday. “All it does is help those who are perpetuating horrible violence and crimes against the people of South Dakota.”

Is there any evidence to the claims that she’s been making? This article didn’t mention any details.

GlassHalfHopeful, 21 days ago

I wonder what the DEA document reads. Based on this second article shared though, it seems South Dakota has much much less of a problem respectively than other states. It seems very odd that the governor’s focusing so much on it.

GlassHalfHopeful, 22 days ago

There needs to be a way to call for help from unarmed specialists. 😖

GlassHalfHopeful, 21 days ago

Not likely helpful in a situation like this, but a truly helpful resource in other ways. Thanks!

TIL

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago

Gorgeous! 💜

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago (edited 22 days ago)

But Israel’s not doing anything wrong, so why worry…

/s

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago

The thing is, I was getting on my news from AP…

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago (edited 22 days ago)

Ha! What a joke.

~~Here the link, but info mostly seems the same: apnews.com/…/live-transmission-israel-associated-…

[Update: whoops. no need. it was only an article update by them.]

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago

So my “prepper” neighbor is on to something…

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago

What does your firm do and what do you see?

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago

Our water and electric data is collected from wireless readers. Are you saying they are not reporting accurately?

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago

sighs

Yet something else to disable in Windows. I’m losing track of each thing at this point.

GlassHalfHopeful, 23 days ago

But what happens next?!

GlassHalfHopeful, 24 days ago

If the arrest warrants are approved, do they actually have any power? Are there examples of such arrest warrants being executed for high ranking officials, especially heads of state?

GlassHalfHopeful, 25 days ago

That seems so… open and obvious. Is that normal placement?