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#I like when artists/philosophers/just people in general speak on life and its deepest realities#without speaking directly of God sometimes#like. I know that may sound shocking but it’s just.#sometimes rings truer to me than so much canned or penned speech I hear on tell#*religious matters#but also because.#life is something God made. built. created. inspired#it overflows from Him. and it is both a gift from Him and yes separate from Him!#so sometimes it can just !!!! ring !!!!!! truer !!!!!!!!
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You cannot pretend you give a shit about people who suffer from OCD or other compulsory disorders, and then turn around and declare people have to feel guilt about their thoughts to be a good person.
No one has to punish themselves physically, verbally or mentally for having intrusive thoughts, no matter what those thoughts are about.
And expecting people to do grand gestures to prove they really are sorry for having intrusive thoughts is vile and abusive. No one has to perform remorse for your entertainment.
#ocd#thoughtcrime#ableism#intrusive thoughts#this is only loosely related to religious fuckery#punishing yourself and praying for forgiveness when you think 'bad' thoughts is something that gets taught by religious groups#and no matter how you word it it is not progressive to force these ideas onto people#especially not those who already suffer from anxiety or compulsive driven intrusive thoughts
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Hy wolfy I know this is random but like I need an honest answer, will I go to hell for being gay? Because I come from a very religious family and they keep hating on gay people(I'm very deep in the closet help😭) oh and love your art BTW! Long time fan.
Listen to me very closely, you cannot be punished for something you were innately born with. A perfect God would not do that
#wolfy tedtalks#wolfy religious tedtalks#theres heavy discussion about like. the translations and the doctrine surroinding it but#fact of the matter is#the christian god is supposed to be good and just#and a good and just god will not punish his creation for simply being
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there is something so horrible about destroying churches, or any place of worship. im not even religious. it’s about the fact that people were so devoted, put so much effort into building and decorating and just experiencing this part of their life, that they hold so important. and all that effort is taken away by a fucking bomb
I find religion beautiful, and it’s harrowing to see these things happening in PaIestine and no one cares. suddenly now no one cares about religion or the importance of religious monuments
#religious monuments are important they are beautiful they are symbols of what matters to the people who made it#they are history#rambles#I hate this#I know I’m privileged to even be talking about this from my apartment but that’s why I’m doing it anyway#it’s easy to feel powerless because I mostly am#but I’ll keep sharing every thing I can#free palestine
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Jack should have tattled about the empty deal because the huge blowout fight Dean and Cas would have had about it would have been SO fun to watch for me personally.
Jack lets something slip (accidentally? on purpose? idk) when they're all in the library and Dean slowly turns to look at Cas.
"And when, exactly, were you planning on telling me—us about this?"
*Cas, jaw tensed* "I wasn't."
(at this point, Sam grabs Jack by the arm and starts backing out of the room)
"You weren't. Of course you weren't. Because secrets and deals always end so well for us."
"We have more important things to worry about right now, Dean. This isn't exactly pressing."
"A deal that could get you taken by an ancient eldritch force at any time isn't pressing?! "
*bitchy sigh* "At any time is a flagrant exaggeration. I wasn't exactly concerned about triggering it accidentally, or soon. It's hardly any of your business, anyways."
"None of my business? None of my business that you made a deal with some eldritch entity that has a personal grudge against you. A deal for your life, Cas!"
"I have full confidence in my ability to manage it, as I have been managing it, and the terms aren't impacting anyone else."
"Oh, because you think you keeping yourself miserable all the time is just a you problem, huh?"
"Definitionally, yes, it is a "me problem", Dean."
"Right, because you don't think the rest of us are at all impacted by knowing that if you're happy it'll literally kill you?"
"Well if things had gone as planned you wouldn't have had to know, would you?"
"Not knowing is worse! And besides, Jack still knew! You were going to let him carry that by himself? Did you ever consider what that kind of knowledge can do to a kid? What it would have done to him when the Empty did eventually take you? Because it sure doesn't seem like you had any plan to get out of the deal eventually!"
"Don't you dare make your issues with this about Jack. I won't apologize to you for saving his life, and frankly I don't understand why we're discussing this. The deal is already made, and I am not going to risk Jack's life by interfering with it now. I've been perfectly fine so far. This discussion is pointless."
"Pointless. Pointless? A discussion about the deal that's apparently just waiting to kill you is pointless?"
"I don't see what arguing about this will accomplish. It was my choice to offer my life in exchange for Jack's, and my "happiness" is certainly a more than worthwhile trade for his life and safety. Are you implying otherwise?"
"That is not what I meant and you know it. Of course I'm glad we have Jack back, that's not my point!"
"Then pray, tell, Dean, what is your point? Because as far as I can see it, the only purpose this discussion is serving is as totally unnecessary additional insurance against the Empty showing up right now."
"And what's that supposed to mean??"
*audible eyeroll* "I don't know, Dean, clearly I'm thrilled to be arguing with you right now—"
(this goes on for another 20 minutes, and ends with neither of them talking to each other for at least 3 days. and then we get to see dean being paranoid about cas being happy and guilty about cas NOT feeling happy all at once, and tying himself up into knots about it.)
#like. dean is freaking out at the idea of cas dying again and he's trying to stave off widower arc flashbacks by yelling.#he's also upset that it's so easy for cas to keep himself unhappy and he's having issues about that part of the deal too#cas is mad that his 'avoid having to confront any emotions about this deal' plan has failed and he doesn't get why dean's making such#a big deal about the happiness thing. cas does not understand why dean cares so much about him sacrificing himself#(bc growing up in the og religious military cult does not a healthy sense of self worth create)#and dean knows that and is mad that cas doesn't get why he matters#drift.txt#headcanons & aus etc.#ficlet#kinda?#destiel#the empty deal#tfw 2.0#dean#dean winchester#castiel#cas#spn#supernatural
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#protect trans lives#support trans people#trans men are men#trans women are women#trans rights#transgender pride#nonbinary people are valid#nonbinary pride#be gay do crimes#be gay do#jesus said trans rights#Jesus said gay rights#pride pins#collage artist on tumblr#pinback buttons#pin back button#pin buttons#pin badges#pin badge#queer artist#queer art#trans lives matter#protect trans people#trans pride#trans men are real men#trans women are valid#gay jesus#queer Jesus#jesus#religious trauma
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I think one of the more insidious beliefs I had to deconstruct imo is that "negative" emotions, especially anger, are sinful/bad. It's not beneficial to believe any emotions are inherently evil and need to be avoided at all costs, but anger specifically gives information about mistreatment, injustice, boundaries being crossed, disrespect, etc. People that are dissociated from their anger are that much easier to control. It's much easier to get away with harming people that struggle to identify when they're being harmed, and who can easily be called "sinful" when they do identify it.
#especially when the implications are basically you don't deserve to be angry because you're evil for existing#and the like “all sin is actually against god so it doesn't matter how it harmed you”#emotion control#ex christian#religious trauma#ex cult#cult tactics
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#inner critic#religious trauma#generational trauma#imposter syndrome#self compassion#you are enough#you are worthy#fuck diet culture#you matter#laziness does not exist#doing your best#perfectionism#mental health#self love#self care#self forgiveness#be kind to yourself#talk a little nicer to yourself#treat yourself like you'd treat a good friend#tell your inner critic to stfu#negativity bias#give yourself credit#you're doing better than you think
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Many people have taken one look at this and inmediately leaped to the conclusion that Jedi forbid emotions. Which is, huh… interesting.
What people don't realize is that the Jedi Order are a religious organization, and as such they have their own sacred texts, such as this meditation mantra (because yeah, that's the only time it's ever mentioned, during meditation).
And the trick about this kind of texts is that they're not meant to be taken literally. You're not supposed to take it at face value, you're supposed to think about it, reflect about it, and then interpretate it. I'm sure the average "fan" hasn't actually thought about it beyond "code bad Jedi evil", nevermind that it's not actually the Jedi Code mentioned in the films.
Since it's a meditation mantra, one used to focus to make connecting with the Force easier, it makes perfect sense that this is how you should feel when using the Force.
You shouldn't be overwhelmed with emotions or passions, you shouldn't act if you don't have knowledge. This is obvious: if you can command the essence of life, then maybe you should actually be in the state of mind to do it.
However, the other lines of "no chaos but harmony" and "no death but the Force" don't fit into this. So, what do they mean?

Here is the other version of the Code. It was seen for the first time in the Kanan comics, and is arguably more canon than the previous one.
(People have called it the Gray Jedi Code, which is hilarious in and on itself and another point in favor of the argument that the so called Gray Jedi are just canon Jedi.)
I'm sure everyone can agree that this one is good.
Feel, but find peace in your emotions. Know nothing, but figure it out. Suffer, but look past it to find serenity. Just like there is chaos, there is harmony. And just like there is death, there is the Force.
But what if I told you that both Codes are saying the same thing?
I know, I know. You probably think I'm crazy, but… what if they're saying the same things, in different ways?
To expand on the interpretation that the first one is how you should be when using the Force (and I admit with my whole chest that this is my interpretation), we can say that the Force isn't naturally things like emotion and chaos. They are only what we bring with us.
That doesn't make them any less real. They are, and they are important, but they are subjective experiences. Everyone will have different emotions, different passions, different things they are ignorant of. Even death, even as it will come for everyone, is something private and personal. I don't know what X person felt or thought when they died.
However, things like peace, harmony and the Force are universal.
Chaos (noun): "complete disorder and confusion." "the property of a complex system whose behaviour is so unpredictable as to appear random"
Dictionary definition, bear with me. "Whose behavior is so unpredictable as to appear random". It isn't random, it has patterns and reasons to happen just like everything else. We simply don't know those patterns. Ignorance, yet knowledge. Just because we don't know something doesn't mean we can't learn it. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. Therefore there is no such thing as chaos, not really, just a pattern, an order, a harmony, we don't know yet. First definition is about human reaction, not anything about the object itself. There is no chaos, there is harmony.
Emotion, ignorance, passion, chaos, even death. They are all feelings, subjective experiences, things that, ultimately, can change as you find new understanding (well, death only happens once and is permanent but you get the point). But inner peace, knowledge (about situations, about people's reactions), serenity and harmony are all universal. They exist, and will exist long after we die, we just have to find them.
And, long as we remember people, as we understand that all lives have left a mark, big or small, we will keep those who have passed alive within our hearts.
Death, yet the Force. There is no death, there is the Force. Or, perhaps…
"(The Force)'s an energy field created by all living things" Obi-Wan Kenobi, ANH
"Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter" Yoda, ESB
"No one's ever really gone" Luke Skywalker, TLJ
Death, yet the essence of living beings. There is no death, there is life.
#star wars#pro jedi#pro jedi order#pro jedi code#jedi meta#reflection#my ramblings#I try to guess the meaning of fictional religious texts and I'm agnostic#the funniest thing is that this interpretation makes sense#passion refers to its archaic meaning of suffering btw#jedi positivity#even if you don't agree it doesn't matter#philosophy is Like That#but understanding this was mindblowing for me#sorry if I don't make sense I just wanted to share my interpretation of the code#and I'm bad at articulating#nothing but love for the jedi#this is a pro jedi blog
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western women in privileged countries, when feminists from the global south tell you to watch out for white men and that your superiority complex won't save you, it is not an insult, it is a warning
what happens to women in the global south isn't happening because we have dark skin or non-european cultures. the threat that terrorizes us openly that makes you feel pity for us is not unique to us. that threat is in your bed, too.
#radblr#feminism#how many times did we tell y'all that there's no real cultural difference between men no matter their skin color or ethnicity#how many times did we tell y'all the hijab is not the only religious threat to women and christianity can absolutely be draconian#how many times did we argue about culture vs economy and tell you that what's happening in iran wasn't inevitable because of those damn#brown people and their bakcwards ways and had everything to do with the real threat of male supremacy in whatever form#i really hope you stop getting radicalized only when you're directly inconvenienced
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Stoli is a funny little tarnished mailwoman until a man with mommy issues and red hair enters the chat ✨👐😗
#elden ring#messmer the impaler#shadow of the erdtree#oc x canon#mailwives#oc#artists on tumblr#original character#tarnished#doodle#these were totally not procrastination pieces I did while working on the main one 🫣#one may see compounded religious mommy abandonment self loathing issues#Stoli sees an opportunity#tldr stoli has no respect for statues or marika for that matter bc why are you throwing away your wonderful sons smh#whuhh originally posted this as a repost but realized this isn’t twitter lol
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this may sound a little strange but when it comes to the utmv fandom and in universe meta aware characters interacting with ones who aren’t aware, I like to approach it more from like a religious or spiritual belief standpoint. so like, to others, characters like killer and ink seem either really religious or spiritual (ink) or really superstitious/religious/indoctrinated (killer). ink believes in creators, but to killer, those creators are actually more like players.
#hopefully that makes sense.#killers whole waking up in a bed of flowers feeling like he was an entirely new being reads so much like a baptism.#cw religious mention#cw indoctrination#cw religious imagery#utmv#sans au#sans aus#killer sans#killer!sans#ink sans#ink!sans#undertale au#undertale aus#I’ll probably expand more on it later when I think about it more.#undertale something new#undertalesomethingnew#inktale#inktale sans#killertale#killertale sans#something new player#oh killer. my little cult coded brat (40yr old man)#utmv fandom#undertale player#empty duo#what religion its like doesn’t rlly matter i dont think.#anyway killers exact views on the players shift depending on what stage he’s in i think. but they are always accepted as a fact of life#to him.#and exacerbated by his dissociative disorder and potential psychosis (as in symptoms. not the disorder.)
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I don't think about my ocd itself a lot because it's so ingrained into my daily routine but it is really funny to me. I live by a completely different set of rules to the average person and I always forget that no one else knows the rules. When I see someone break them it's a jumpscare
#personally im a very big magical thinker. i do fully believe that there is something out there monitoring my every move ready to punish or#praise me depending on how well i follow the rules#and it can also read my thoughts#and its like. my life mission to figure out all the rules. in kind of a religious sort of way#i have to avoid the number 3 at all costs and anything divisible by 3 if its a body symmetry thing. because it is the evil number#IF i encounter the number by accident i have to close my eyes for 5 seconds no matter what.. whatever reprecussions i face from that are my#own fault (crossing the street giving a presentation etc)#i also have to recite like. this 5-7 minute speech ive been slowly building over the course of 10 years every night#also i need to have equal body sensations at all times. like if i scratch an itch on my left arm i have to scratch the same spot on my right#or if i stub my left toe i have to stub my right toe with equal force#basically i behave unnaturally in public ..#sorry for rambling but i find this stuff interesting.. i like hearing about other peoples experiences living with ocd
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The Universal Gesture of the Raised Right Hand












The raised right hand, a gesture seen across various religions, spiritual traditions, and artistic depictions, carries with it profound symbolic meaning. This ubiquitous gesture is often linked to themes of blessing, protection, authority, and enlightenment, and has been shown in the iconography of deities, spiritual leaders, and mystics for millennia. Its recurrence suggests it is more than just a physical movement; it embodies a universal archetype that is deeply ingrained in human consciousness. Through examining the gesture's origins, symbolism, and often suppressed meanings, we can gain profound insights into its role as a bridge between the material and the divine.
Core Symbolism Across Traditions
At its core, the raised right hand symbolizes reassurance and spiritual power. Across different traditions, it conveys a sense of divine protection, authority, and the dispelling of fear. In Hinduism and Buddhism, this gesture is epitomized in the Abhaya Mudra, which translates to “gesture of fearlessness.” The Buddha, often depicted with his right hand raised to shoulder height, palm outward, uses this gesture as a symbol of peace and protection, calming the fears of the devotee. Similarly, Hindu deities like Vishnu and Shiva adopt this mudra to bestow blessings and offer divine assurance.
Christian and Cross-Cultural Depictions
In Christianity, the gesture is closely associated with Jesus Christ, who is frequently depicted raising his right hand in a benediction, signifying the transmission of divine grace and spiritual power. Mary, too, is shown in similar contexts, her hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The raised right hand also carries significance in Sikhism, where Guru Nanak's gesture symbolizes divine truth and guidance. Even in occult traditions, figures such as Baphomet incorporate this gesture to represent the balance between the spiritual and material realms, echoing the principle of "as above, so below." The universality of this gesture underscores its association with spiritual authority across various cultures.
Esoteric Meaning and the Right-Hand Path
Beyond its religious and spiritual meanings, the raised right hand also has esoteric significance. It is often seen as a symbol of the "Right-Hand Path," a concept tied to righteousness, divine order, and enlightenment. This contrasts with the "Left-Hand Path," which is often associated with hidden knowledge or rebellion against established norms. This duality—light versus dark, order versus chaos—encapsulates humanity’s ongoing journey to balance material existence with spiritual transcendence.
Prehistoric and Ancient Origins
The origins of this sacred gesture stretch far back into prehistory. Before the advent of organized religion, prehistoric shamans—spiritual leaders adept at navigating altered states of consciousness—likely used the raised right hand as a nonverbal form of communication with higher realms. Cave paintings dating back over 30,000 years show figures with raised hands, suggesting a deep, intuitive connection between this posture and spiritual invocation. As civilizations emerged, this gesture became more formalized within religious and ceremonial contexts.
In ancient Sumer (around 4000 BCE), gods and rulers were often depicted with raised hands, invoking divine authority. Similarly, in ancient Egypt, deities like Osiris and Isis are frequently shown with their hands raised during sacred rituals. The Indus Valley Civilization (circa 2500 BCE) integrated mudras, symbolic hand gestures, into their early yogic practices. The Vedic texts (circa 1500 BCE) codified these hand gestures within Hindu rituals, associating them with the control of energy and blessings. Buddhism later adopted the Abhaya Mudra, as exemplified by the Buddha, who used it to calm a charging elephant sent by his cousin Devadatta, symbolizing serene power and protection.
An Archetype Across Cultures
Despite regional differences, the raised right hand has consistently symbolized divine connection across cultures. Its prevalence suggests an archetypal truth embedded in the collective human consciousness, one that spans time and geographical boundaries.
Esotericism and the Mystical Hand
In esoteric traditions such as Freemasonry and Hermeticism, the raised right hand goes beyond a simple gesture of blessing. It symbolizes the oath of initiation into higher knowledge, invoking cosmic truths that transcend ordinary understanding. The human hand itself is often viewed as a microcosm of divine creation, with its five fingers corresponding to the pentagram—a symbol of balance—and the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and spirit. Ancient cultures believed that certain hand positions could channel energy flows within the body or invoke universal forces, further amplifying the significance of the raised right hand.
Duality and Balance in Symbolism
The duality inherent in this gesture reflects broader cosmic principles. The right hand is often associated with light, order, and divine authority, while the left hand is linked to chaos, hidden knowledge, or rebellion. This contrast is vividly illustrated in occult symbolism through figures like Baphomet, who is depicted with one hand pointing upward, toward the heavens, and the other pointing downward, toward the earth. Baphomet embodies the balance between opposites, serving as a reminder that spiritual enlightenment requires the reconciliation of dual forces.
Suppression of Esoteric Knowledge
Yet, beneath these surface meanings lies a deeper layer of significance, one that has often been suppressed or reinterpreted throughout history. Many cultures embraced the raised right hand as a sacred symbol, but its more esoteric meanings have often been obscured by religious institutions seeking to control spiritual knowledge. The myths surrounding pre-flood civilizations—such as Atlantis—speak of societies that possessed profound knowledge of sacred geometry, cosmic cycles, and spiritual science. This knowledge was likely lost or deliberately erased after catastrophic events reshaped human history.
Early Christianity, too, contained mystical teachings that were later suppressed by institutionalized religion. Gnostic texts describe Jesus as a teacher of self-mastery, rather than blind submission to external authority. Concepts such as reincarnation, which were central to early Christian thought, were removed from doctrine during Church councils. Similarly, the role of Mary Magdalene as an equal spiritual leader was diminished to reinforce patriarchal structures. These omissions serve to obscure Christianity's esoteric roots, favoring dogma over personal enlightenment.
Sound, Frequency, and Vibrational Truths
In addition to these religious suppressions, the science of sound and frequency also holds a key to understanding the deeper significance of the raised right hand. Ancient civilizations understood that sound shapes reality, a concept encoded in sacred languages like Sanskrit and Hebrew. The standard tuning of modern music (440 Hz) contrasts with ancient systems such as 432 Hz tuning, which is believed to harmonize with natural frequencies. This shift may represent a deliberate attempt to disrupt humanity's connection to higher vibrations, further distancing the masses from their spiritual potential.
The Moon and Frequency Control Theories
Some esoteric traditions even suggest that the Moon, with its perfect size for eclipses, may have been artificially placed in Earth's orbit as part of a control mechanism for human consciousness. Its presence raises questions about its origins and whether it serves as a frequency regulator, locking humanity into specific vibrational states.
Ultimately, the raised right hand represents more than just a symbolic gesture; it embodies humanity's shared spiritual heritage. Its presence across cultures suggests that it encodes universal truths about enlightenment: mastery over physical reality through alignment with cosmic laws, protection from ignorance, and guidance toward higher planes of existence. Yet, much of its deeper meaning remains hidden beneath layers of historical suppression and reinterpretation. By rediscovering these lost meanings—whether through ancient texts or modern esotericism—we can begin unlocking humanity's full potential for spiritual awakening.
The raised right hand, as a timeless and powerful gesture, continues to beckon us toward greater understanding and unity with the divine. It is a symbol that transcends time and culture, offering us an ancient key to uncovering the profound mysteries of the universe. Through it, we are reminded of our intrinsic connection to higher wisdom and the eternal quest for spiritual enlightenment.
#symbolism#iconography#sacred iconography#sacred symbols#mystical#mysticism#divine authority#mythical christianity#esoteric christianity#esoteric#occultism#occult#occult symbols#tradition#mudras#buddhism#buddhist#vedic wisdom#vedic#spiritual#spiritual protection#sacred geometry#hermetic#transcendentalism#gnosticism#gnostic teachings#gnosis#religious art#art history#mind over matter
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what branch of Evangelical?
I don't know man my dad just took me to church one day and it snowballed from there
#sharkrad08222222#wolfy tedtalks#wolfy religious tedtalks#does it matter? like genq#we all already know i make a lousy christian
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part 1 + 2 (you are here) / part 3 + 4 / part 5 + 6 / part 7 + 8 / part 9 + 10
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alright i started sketching a comic of that concept i call Reynauld Starting The Deprogramming Journey
#darkest dungeon#dd crusader#dd occultist#alhazred dd#reynauld dd#religious themes#colonialism implied#for the love of god and i have to stress this: this is not ship art and should not be taken in that way#please have some respect for the subject matter#void.scribbles
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