@arindown

Hey Gracie, saw my tag and figured I should drop by.

I’m currently plotting three series in my head at once right now (probably not a wise thing to do) but those antagonists aren’t developed as much, so I’ll talk about my current WIP. I love central villains, but I also love antagonists that are morally gray in that they are…[Read more]

@obrian-of-the-surface-world

We commented at nearly the same time, so I didn’t see your response until I posted mine. In regard to the deacon thing, I believe I aptly responded to all of your points in my response to Lona. I would highly recommend you compare several translations and see how being open to many different version like the NIV shows…[Read more]

@lonathecat

here’s your verse example:

“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae.  I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.” Romans 16: 1-2, NIV.

Ah, I figured this would be the cas…[Read more]

@obrian-of-the-surface-world and @lonathecat

I’ll just give a couple quick thoughts.

Lona, basing woman’s roles of a single word is not usually a wise thing. Words are defined in context, not by a single use. As I mentioned before, God is the head of the Son (Christ), as Man is the head of the Woman. Each are equally important and strong…[Read more]

@lonathecat

Ezer refers to the woman as a ‘helper’ to the man, I believe. Helper meaning an essential hero and preserver of the man, not a servant.

@obrian-of-the-surface-world

You, my good man, don’t say things in halves. xD I’ll make a few comments, starting at the end of your post.

I believe you are conflating compromising/putting feelings…[Read more]

@toljamedia

Hey Jessie, I’m Noah, glad to have you on SE! If you’re seeking solid advice or encouragement, this is a good place to get it. 🙂

I have been so bogged down lately by the state of the secular publishing industry… it’s a dark place, friends. Like the rest of the world, no one knows up from down anymore.

I know exactly what you mea…[Read more]

Wowsers. xD I’ll make a few comments, but if I can begin with one humble piece of advice, it would be that getting fired up and  becoming gratuitously passionate online is never, and I mean never a wise thing. It doesn’t change anyone’s minds, and biting back at somone who bit you doesn’t help anything. But that’s just my advice. 🙂

Guys want to b…

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@obrian-of-the-surface-world

Brian, while I understand your point, Lona ( @lonathecat )is correct. Those verses have nothing to do with men protecting households. I didn’t comment on it before because I agree with your point–I just don’t think those verse apply. There are many other verses in the bible that are much more suitable. Lona’s…[Read more]

@this-is-not-an-alien

Do guys ever always get that “never go to the bathrooms alone” rule too?

Not usually. Both the men and women I know judge situations. In public restaurants with many unknown people, we might go in pairs. In friendly situations, they do not. Having some level of care everywhere one goes is wise, but paranoia is not. None of…[Read more]

@emily-waldorf

When something is a wish or otherwise hypothetical, it is correct to use “were”, although people will use “was” because it sounds right (like I thought it did). I might say, “I wish it were summer!” This is present tense, but I still use “were”.

Alright, so let me make sure I’m understanding: If writing something hypothetical or…[Read more]