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March 6
Books on non-Western, non-Eastern religions
I'm writing a book for conworlders about religions, and I need more resources, especially about religions from Africa, the Americas, or Australia. Preferably more on the anthropological side; I'm not after inspirational literature, and not too interested in mere lists of gods or retellings of myths. [more inside]
February 14
Perspectives from other cultures on deathbed regrets?
People often say things along the lines of “If you don’t take risks, you’ll regret it later in life, I wish I had listened less to my fears, etc” … and I’ve become sort of obsessed with trying to live a life that I won’t regret later. It’s hard, though, to tell the difference between fear and reasonable caution. That seems to be a difference that’s more apparent in hindsight. [more inside]
February 13
I need an expert on French cults
For a piece I'm writing, I need to talk/email with someone who's an expert on contemporary cults in France. Below the fold, I'll include names I've tried. [more inside]
February 5
The philsophy and mechanisms of segregation, othering, and geography
I'd like to explore the idea that people and groups can be entirely separate while existing in the same space. What writing, research, or theories can I learn from? [more inside]
January 25
Looking for specific quote about sharing Happiness and Sorrow; saw here?
paraphrased "If we're friends and you exclude me from celebrations of your happiness that's OK, but if you exclude me from sharing your sorrow I'll be hurt". Thought I saw it recently on Meta or Ask. Sound familiar? [more inside]
January 10
Islam conversion video course?
Someone very close to me is converting to Islam. They've asked me to help find them an online course, preferably with videos, to learn more about Islam. They're quite dyslexic and the less written material the better. I'd like to find something in English, very mainstream and 101 to 201 level. They have attended online classes, but they were pretty brief. We have a big local muslim community, but they're a bit shy about asking questions pre-conversion. Recommendations please!
December 9, 2023
Make me pun with everything
I'm starting on a new song, one about feeling frustration with questions unanswered, situations unresolved, in life. Who said what about this? [more inside]
October 23, 2023
PhilosophyTube, but it's a blog or magazine?
I love PhilosophyTube and would love to find similar sources, but in blog or magazine form - I'm getting older, so there are days that long-form video puts me to sleep (sadface) and I just want to read words. Can you recommend blogs/online magazines that apply at least some actual philosophy to real-world issues?
For reference, I'm wayyyyy left-wing, even by Canadian standards.
October 9, 2023
Sacredness of Jewish Tallit - ok to use in visual theatrical reference?
I am curious about the use of something like the Tallit in a theatrical production to indicate Judaism, in a space where the actors and audience are almost certainly not Jewish themselves... [more inside]
October 8, 2023
Gods and Goddesses of Free Will
I'm trying to find a God or Goddess of choices. Janus is close, but he's more about transitions than deciding on one of many possibilities. There are also plenty of wisdom deities out there, but they're about making the right choice as opposed to choosing in general. Any pantheon is fine.
September 13, 2023
Is your laundry technique unstoppable? Teach me your ways.
We use small amounts of the cheapest detergent. Sometimes I sort by color. When my undergarments are dingy I soak them for 24 hours in Oxiclean. When I clean out the dryer lint trap, I wonder if I am slowly destroying my wardrobe.
The burden of living a mediocre life is almost unbearable.
I want to level up my laundry game. What are your life-changing laundry tips? [more inside]
August 24, 2023
Somewaht caffeinated philosophy in action
August 19, 2023
Reasons to live -- your go-tos?
Fellow MeFites, what are your go-to reasons or motivations for continuing on in this strange thing called life? [more inside]
August 15, 2023
Seeking a synagogue in the Bay Area
Hi! Looking for a synagogue in the Bay Area that might suit someone in their early 30s w/o kids. Only real requirement is that it be egalitarian. Appreciate any suggestions!
August 13, 2023
Netilat yayadim cup ok as bat mitzvah gift?
I am the honorary aunt to an excellent teenager who is being called to Torah for her Bat Mitzvah. For reasons, she is older than most girls would be for this event, and has become increasingly religious (more so than her parents).
I am thinking of buying a nice netilat yayadim cup from a specialty Judaica shop for her. Is this in any way a faux pas etc? [more inside]
August 10, 2023
a plague of baptists
What is the kindest and most succinct possible phrase, in both English and Spanish, for saying "please take your religion and fuck off my property" so I can put it on a small sign for my door.
Faith healing in DC/Baltimore area
Hi all, I'm curious about faith healing and would like to witness it and experience it, if possible. Would anyone happen to know of any faith healers in the DC/Baltimore area? I would especially like to visit someone who enters a kind of trance while healing -- perhaps speaks in tongues. I've been trying to find Pentecostal and Charismatic churches around here, but it's hard to tell where there is healing, particularly of an ecstatic or enthusiastic sort. My interest, in all honesty, is anthropological.
July 15, 2023
How do non anxious people operate?
I was born an extremely anxious person, and ended up having a life that made me even more so. I’ve made a great deal of progress getting over it, but I can’t comprehend the last piece, which is - to me, it makes sense to be anxious, and I don’t understand how to not be anxious logically. [more inside]
July 13, 2023
Is assisting a low-income person’s scam wrong?
Guy is re-selling baby formula for cash. Does it matter he is spending the cash on cocaine? [more inside]
July 10, 2023
Does nonduality (i.e. "oneness") imply a lonely, solipsistic universe?
In my understanding, the basic tenet of nonduality is that there is only 'this', here and now; that 'only this moment exists'. Another tenet of nonduality is that there is no 'person' here, but rather just reality happening. My question is, if nonduality is the truth, and there is nothing but what I am experiencing at this moment, does that not imply solipsism is true? [more inside]