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A quotation from Eric Hoffer

Unless a man has talents to make something of himself, freedom is an irksome burden. Of what avail is freedom to choose if the self be ineffectual? We join a mass movement to escape individual responsibility, or, in the words of the ardent young Nazi, “to be free from freedom.” It was not sheer hypocrisy when the rank-and-file Nazis declared themselves not guilty of all the enormities they had committed. They considered themselves cheated and maligned when made to shoulder responsibility for obeying orders. Had they not joined the Nazi movement in order to be free from responsibility?

Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American writer, philosopher, longshoreman
True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements, Part 2, ch. 5, § 26 (1951)

More about this quote: wist.info/hoffer-eric/10751/

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A quotation from Henry Commager

Who among American heroes could meet their [loyalty] tests, who would be cleared by their committees? Not Washington, who was a rebel. Not Jefferson, who wrote that all men are created equal and whose motto was “rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.” Not Garrison, who publicly burned the Constitution; or Wendell Phillips, who spoke for the underprivileged everywhere and counted himself a philosophical anarchist; not Seward of the Higher Law or Sumner of racial equality. Not Lincoln, who admonished us to have malice toward none, charity for all; or Wilson, who warned that our flag was “a flag of liberty of opinion as well as of political liberty”; or Justice Holmes, who said that our Constitution is an experiment and that while that experiment is being made “we should be eternally vigilant against attempts to check the expression of opinions that we loathe and believe to be fraught with death.”

Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-07), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 2, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168

More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…

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A quotation from Accius

Let them hate me, so long as they fear me.
 
[Óderint, dum métuant.]

Accius (170-c. 86 BC) Roman tragic poet, literary scholar [Lucius Accius, Lucius Attius]
Atreus (fragment 168) [tr. Kline (2010)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/lucius-accius/20033/

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A quotation from Accius

Let them hate me, so long as they fear me.
 
[Óderint, dum métuant.]

Accius (170-c. 86 BC) Roman tragic poet, literary scholar [Lucius Accius, Lucius Attius]
Atreus (fragment 168) [tr. Kline (2010)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/lucius-accius/20033/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #accius #cicero #seneca #suetonius #caligula #compliance #danger #despot #fear #hatred #leadership #lifeanddeath #threat #tyrant #terrorism #coersion #obedience #compulsion #power

A quotation from Accius

Let them hate me, so long as they fear me.
 
[Óderint, dum métuant.]

Accius (170-c. 86 BC) Roman tragic poet, literary scholar [Lucius Accius, Lucius Attius]
Atreus (fragment 168) [tr. Kline (2010)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/lucius-accius/20033/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #accius #cicero #seneca #suetonius #caligula #compliance #danger #despot #fear #hatred #leadership #lifeanddeath #threat #tyrant #terrorism #coersion #obedience #compulsion #power

A quotation from Accius

Let them hate me, so long as they fear me.
 
[Óderint, dum métuant.]

Accius (170-c. 86 BC) Roman tragic poet, literary scholar [Lucius Accius, Lucius Attius]
Atreus (fragment 168) [tr. Kline (2010)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/lucius-accius/20033/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #accius #cicero #seneca #suetonius #caligula #compliance #danger #despot #fear #hatred #leadership #lifeanddeath #threat #tyrant #terrorism #coersion #obedience #compulsion #power

A quotation from Montesquieu

Extreme obedience assumes ignorance in the one who obeys; it assumes ignorance even in the one who commands; he does not have to deliberate, to doubt, or to reason; he has only to want.
 
[L’extrême obéissance suppose de l’ignorance dans celui qui obéit; elle en suppose même dans celui qui commande: il n’a point à délibérer, à douter, ni à raisonner; il n’a qu’à vouloir.]

Charles-Lewis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) French political philosopher
Spirit of Laws [The Spirit of the Laws; De l’esprit des lois], Book 4, ch. 3 (4.3) (1748) [tr. Cohler/Miller/Stone (1989)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/montesquieu/81939/

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A quotation from Montesquieu

Extreme obedience assumes ignorance in the one who obeys; it assumes ignorance even in the one who commands; he does not have to deliberate, to doubt, or to reason; he has only to want.
 
[L’extrême obéissance suppose de l’ignorance dans celui qui obéit; elle en suppose même dans celui qui commande: il n’a point à délibérer, à douter, ni à raisonner; il n’a qu’à vouloir.]

Charles-Lewis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) French political philosopher
Spirit of Laws [The Spirit of the Laws; De l’esprit des lois], Book 4, ch. 3 (4.3) (1748) [tr. Cohler/Miller/Stone (1989)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/montesquieu/81939/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #montesquieu #autocracy #autocrat #command #consideration #deliberation #despot #dictator #ignorance #obedience #reason #servility #tyranny #tyrant #want #will

A quotation from Montesquieu

Extreme obedience assumes ignorance in the one who obeys; it assumes ignorance even in the one who commands; he does not have to deliberate, to doubt, or to reason; he has only to want.
 
[L’extrême obéissance suppose de l’ignorance dans celui qui obéit; elle en suppose même dans celui qui commande: il n’a point à délibérer, à douter, ni à raisonner; il n’a qu’à vouloir.]

Charles-Lewis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) French political philosopher
Spirit of Laws [The Spirit of the Laws; De l’esprit des lois], Book 4, ch. 3 (4.3) (1748) [tr. Cohler/Miller/Stone (1989)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/montesquieu/81939/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #montesquieu #autocracy #autocrat #command #consideration #deliberation #despot #dictator #ignorance #obedience #reason #servility #tyranny #tyrant #want #will

A quotation from Montesquieu

Extreme obedience assumes ignorance in the one who obeys; it assumes ignorance even in the one who commands; he does not have to deliberate, to doubt, or to reason; he has only to want.
 
[L’extrême obéissance suppose de l’ignorance dans celui qui obéit; elle en suppose même dans celui qui commande: il n’a point à délibérer, à douter, ni à raisonner; il n’a qu’à vouloir.]

Charles-Lewis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) French political philosopher
Spirit of Laws [The Spirit of the Laws; De l’esprit des lois], Book 4, ch. 3 (4.3) (1748) [tr. Cohler/Miller/Stone (1989)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/montesquieu/81939/

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The Significance of the Manger: How Christ’s Humble Birth Shapes a Man’s Strength and Leadership

1,444 words, 8 minutes read time

I want to take you back to Bethlehem, the quiet town, the Roman census rolling through, the air thick with expectation and tension. Picture a young couple arriving late at night, streets bustling with shepherds, travelers, and the faint glimmer of torchlight flickering on stone walls. There is no royal palace, no grand fanfare, no ceremonial welcome. Instead, a stable—a place for animals—is their sanctuary. And in that lowly manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lies the King of kings.

This is the scene that defines humility at its most radical. The birth of Jesus wasn’t just a story to warm hearts at Christmas; it was the blueprint of God’s upside-down kingdom values, a blueprint for every man called to lead with strength, courage, and integrity. Humility, service, and courage in obscurity—these are not soft virtues; they are the hallmarks of true leadership.

In this study, we’ll explore three pillars emerging from the manger that shape a man’s character. First, humility before God: why the King chose the lowliest place to enter the world and what that means for us. Second, leadership through service: how Jesus’ life demonstrates strength under submission. Third, courage in obscurity: thriving faithfully when no one is watching. By the end, you won’t just see a story of a baby in a trough—you’ll understand a call to embody a life of resilient, humble strength.

Humility Before God: Lessons from the Manger

The Greek word used for “manger” in Luke 2:7 is phatnē, a simple feeding trough for animals. It’s not glamorous. It’s not the kind of place a man imagines for a king’s birth. And yet, this is where God chose to plant His Son. This choice wasn’t random; it was deliberate theology in action, showing that God values humility over pomp, service over status.

Bethlehem at the time was under Roman occupation. The Jews longed for a Messiah who would sweep in with armies and crowns, a conqueror to restore their pride and sovereignty. But God’s Messiah came quietly, unarmed, dependent, and vulnerable. The King who commands angels chose the lowliest of entry points, signaling that true power is often hidden under weakness.

For men today, humility before God is not about groveling or self-deprecation; it’s about recognizing our place in the grand scheme of life and aligning our strength under God’s authority. It’s about showing up as you are, stripped of pretense, ready to follow rather than dominate. Think of it as the foundation of a building: invisible but crucial. A man who refuses to kneel in humility may boast outward power, but without that grounding, the whole structure risks collapse.

Here’s a truth I’ve had to wrestle with personally: humility doesn’t mean you are weak. It means you are aware of what you can and cannot control, and you are willing to carry responsibility with integrity. It’s like showing up to the battlefield with nothing but a trusted blade—no armor, no pomp, just readiness to serve. That’s the heart of a man shaped by the manger.

Leadership Through Service: Strength in Submission

When you look at the manger, you see more than a scene of humility; you see a model of servant-leadership. Philippians 2:5–8 frames this perfectly: Christ, though in the form of God, did not grasp at status. He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant. This is leadership that wins not through intimidation but through example, commitment, and sacrifice.

Worldly power often equates leadership with control, title, or recognition. But God’s standard is different. True leadership is lifting others, absorbing the strain, making the hard choices without applause, and guiding people with a heart of service. For men, this applies across every arena—family, workplace, community. The strongest men I’ve known lead quietly, consistently, and sacrificially. They don’t need a throne; they need character.

Consider the metaphor of a yoke. A man’s strength is measured by how well he can bear the yoke—responsibilities, burdens, and trials—without complaint. Jesus’ birth in a lowly manger prefigures the ultimate act of leadership: carrying the cross for the world. In your own life, you may not face crucifixion, but every act of leadership is a chance to serve with courage, humility, and vision. This is the marrow of masculine strength.

And here’s the kicker: service-driven leadership doesn’t just bless others; it refines you. It teaches patience, self-control, and endurance. It forces you to operate in alignment with truth rather than ego. Jesus’ life started in a manger and ended on a cross, a testament that leadership is forged in quiet, humble service, not public accolades.

Courage in Obscurity: Faithful Work When No One’s Watching

There’s a raw courage in the manger that often gets overlooked. No one expected God to enter the world this way. No crowds, no coronation, no pomp. Just a couple of parents, some animals, and a feeding trough. The first Christmas is a story of working faithfully in obscurity, trusting God even when recognition is absent.

Life as a man of integrity often mirrors that scene. Most of the work that shapes character is unseen: the quiet discipline at the gym, the late nights working to provide for family, the decisions made when no one is watching. The courage to persist without immediate reward is exactly what the manger teaches.

Biblically, God frequently works through hidden, humble circumstances. Joseph, David, and even Paul had seasons where their faithfulness was invisible. Men are called to the same quiet bravery—faithfulness not measured by applause, but by steadfastness under pressure. Strength in obscurity is the kind that lasts, the kind that shapes generations.

A metaphor I’ve lived by: real men are forged in the grind. You don’t become steel in the spotlight; you become steel in the heat of daily struggle, in rooms no one sees, in choices no one notices. The manger tells us: God honors that kind of courage, and it’s the foundation of enduring manhood.

Conclusion

The manger is more than a Christmas story. It is a blueprint for men striving to embody humility, leadership, and courage. Christ’s birth calls us to a strength that is rooted in humility, a leadership measured by service, and a courage defined by faithfulness rather than recognition.

We’ve seen three pillars here: humility before God, leadership through service, and courage in obscurity. Each one challenges men to measure strength not by status or applause but by character, perseverance, and faithful obedience. The manger doesn’t just whisper; it calls us to build lives of lasting integrity.

So, ask yourself: Where are you seeking recognition instead of doing the work? Where are you carrying burdens without leaning into humility and service? Where is your courage tested in the quiet spaces of life? The wood of the manger still speaks. Let it teach you to be strong, faithful, and humble. Let it shape you into a man who leads not with ego, but with purpose and conviction.

If this message resonated, I invite you to join the conversation: leave a comment, share your reflections, or subscribe to continue growing as a man of faith, courage, and integrity. The path won’t be easy, but as the manger teaches, greatness in God’s kingdom begins in humility.

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Sources

• Athanasius, On the Incarnation of the Word of God
• Gerald O’Collins, Incarnation
• Gerald O’Collins, Christology: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study of Jesus Christ
• Dietrich Bonhoeffer, God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas
• Athanasius via C.S. Lewis Institute, On the Incarnation (summary & analysis)
• Russell Moore, The Incarnation Is More than the Manger
• The Gospel Coalition, The Humility of Christ: From Manger to Cross
• Why the Incarnation? Athanasius & Advent
• Brian Chilton, The Incarnation’s Appeal to Humility
• Daniel Kendall & Gerald O’Collins, eds., Karl Barth and the Incarnation: Christology & the Humility of God
• Ed Rickard, The Child in a Manger: Commentary on Luke 2:1‑20
• Precept Austin, Luke 2 Commentary
• Lange’s Commentary on Luke 2
• Grace Presbyterian Church, The Messiah in a Manger
• Opus Dei, Commentary on the Gospel: Born in Bethlehem

Disclaimer:

The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. The information provided is based on personal research, experience, and understanding of the subject matter at the time of writing. Readers should consult relevant experts or authorities for specific guidance related to their unique situations.

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Richard Salter Storrs, Congregationalist, says the gospel endeared respect for lives and property of others, lessened internecine wars, increased compassion for sick & ship-wrecked Mariners. It “constrained” people to divide their last morsel with famished travelers.

Would those who claim to be “men of God” today, instead, warn you about sick travelers out to constrain UR family to a single morsel?

How can you live out these ideals?
#christian #immigration #obedience #presbyterian #pca

A quotation from Euripides

NURSE:Surely this doth bind,
   Through all ill days, the hurts of humankind,
   When man and woman in one music move.
 
[ΤΡΟΦΌΣ: ἥπερ μεγίστη γίγνεται σωτηρία,
   ὅταν γυνὴ πρὸς ἄνδρα μὴ διχοστατῇ.]

Euripides (485?-406? BC) Greek tragic dramatist
Medea [Μήδεια], l. 14ff (431 BC) [tr. Murray (1906)]

More info about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/euripides/80284/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #euripides #medea #disagreement #husband #marriage #obedience #partnership #security #sexism #spouse #stability #unity #wife

A quotation from Euripides

NURSE:Surely this doth bind,
   Through all ill days, the hurts of humankind,
   When man and woman in one music move.
 
[ΤΡΟΦΌΣ: ἥπερ μεγίστη γίγνεται σωτηρία,
   ὅταν γυνὴ πρὸς ἄνδρα μὴ διχοστατῇ.]

Euripides (485?-406? BC) Greek tragic dramatist
Medea [Μήδεια], l. 14ff (431 BC) [tr. Murray (1906)]

More info about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/euripides/80284/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #euripides #medea #disagreement #husband #marriage #obedience #partnership #security #sexism #spouse #stability #unity #wife

A quotation from Euripides

NURSE:Surely this doth bind,
   Through all ill days, the hurts of humankind,
   When man and woman in one music move.
 
[ΤΡΟΦΌΣ: ἥπερ μεγίστη γίγνεται σωτηρία,
   ὅταν γυνὴ πρὸς ἄνδρα μὴ διχοστατῇ.]

Euripides (485?-406? BC) Greek tragic dramatist
Medea [Μήδεια], l. 14ff (431 BC) [tr. Murray (1906)]

More info about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/euripides/80284/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #euripides #medea #disagreement #husband #marriage #obedience #partnership #security #sexism #spouse #stability #unity #wife

A quotation from Euripides

NURSE:Surely this doth bind,
   Through all ill days, the hurts of humankind,
   When man and woman in one music move.
 
[ΤΡΟΦΌΣ: ἥπερ μεγίστη γίγνεται σωτηρία,
   ὅταν γυνὴ πρὸς ἄνδρα μὴ διχοστατῇ.]

Euripides (485?-406? BC) Greek tragic dramatist
Medea [Μήδεια], l. 14ff (431 BC) [tr. Murray (1906)]

More info about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/euripides/80284/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #euripides #medea #disagreement #husband #marriage #obedience #partnership #security #sexism #spouse #stability #unity #wife

Why Evangelicals Support #Authoritarianism

Why are #evangelicals still supporting Trump’s #authoritarian takeover? The answer is unsettling: in #evangelical culture, #control is often framed as love.

"In this video, I unpack how authoritarianism has been rebranded as “protection,” “discipline,” and even “#godly love.”

#purityculture #politicalpower #obedience #devotion #strongman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYC9o-dG-A

Why Evangelicals Support #Authoritarianism

Why are #evangelicals still supporting Trump’s #authoritarian takeover? The answer is unsettling: in #evangelical culture, #control is often framed as love.

"In this video, I unpack how authoritarianism has been rebranded as “protection,” “discipline,” and even “#godly love.”

#purityculture #politicalpower #obedience #devotion #strongman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYC9o-dG-A

Why Evangelicals Support #Authoritarianism

Why are #evangelicals still supporting Trump’s #authoritarian takeover? The answer is unsettling: in #evangelical culture, #control is often framed as love.

"In this video, I unpack how authoritarianism has been rebranded as “protection,” “discipline,” and even “#godly love.”

#purityculture #politicalpower #obedience #devotion #strongman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYC9o-dG-A

Why Evangelicals Support #Authoritarianism

Why are #evangelicals still supporting Trump’s #authoritarian takeover? The answer is unsettling: in #evangelical culture, #control is often framed as love.

"In this video, I unpack how authoritarianism has been rebranded as “protection,” “discipline,” and even “#godly love.”

#purityculture #politicalpower #obedience #devotion #strongman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYC9o-dG-A

Why Evangelicals Support #Authoritarianism

Why are #evangelicals still supporting Trump’s #authoritarian takeover? The answer is unsettling: in #evangelical culture, #control is often framed as love.

"In this video, I unpack how authoritarianism has been rebranded as “protection,” “discipline,” and even “#godly love.”

#purityculture #politicalpower #obedience #devotion #strongman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYC9o-dG-A

‘The schoolteacher does not inquire when she questions a pupil, any more than she informs when she teaches a rule of grammar or arithmetic. She “teaches”, she gives orders, she commands.’

And, we might add, she assigns, as we read further on:
‘The apparatus of compulsory education does not communicate information, but imposes semiotic coordinates on the child with all the dual bases of grammar (masculine-feminine, singular-plural, subject of the statement-subject of the utterance, etc.). The elementary unit of language is the instruction.’

(Deleuze, Guattari, 1980, pp. 95-96)

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So here is more for you @geriruth

At the end of this speech to teachers, #Baldwin restated the thesis in these words, more frequently quoted:

"I began by saying that one of the paradoxes of education was that precisely at the point when you begin to develop a conscience, you must find yourself at war with your society. It is your responsibility to change society if you think of yourself as an educated person."

#teach #learn #class #society #obey #obedience #teaching #learning #control #school #education #imagination #performance #ranking #meritocracy #practice #training #merit #institutionsDeceive #JamesBaldwin #reform #teachers

"The paradox of education is precisely this — that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated. The purpose of education, finally, is to create in a person the ability to look at the world for himself, to make his own decisions, to say to himself this is black or this is white, to decide for himself whether there is a God in heaven or not. To ask questions of the universe, and then learn to live with those questions, is the way he achieves his own identity. But no society is really anxious to have that kind of person around. What societies really, ideally, want is a citizenry which will simply obey the rules of society."

James Baldwin to teachers in 1963: https://richgibson.com/talktoteachers.htm

#obedience #adultDomination #growth #willingness #control #merit #personalDevelopment #school #education #imagination #performance #ranking #meritocracy #practice #training #merit #institutionsDeceive #learning #teaching #Baldwin #reform #adultism #teachers

@ouij I cringe when I hear the word #obedience, but I get what you are trying to say and agree with the sentiment. I would rephrase it, though. We need to be #civil and follow #rules and #laws that are just. We can't have a #society without. But #lawandorder has been twisted into a #politicalweapon, a #fightingword lacking all #honesty. The political factions using that phrase are the same that support folks claiming there is no such thing as a society. #Conservatism is #nihalism

@ouij I cringe when I hear the word #obedience, but I get what you are trying to say and agree with the sentiment. I would rephrase it, though. We need to be #civil and follow #rules and #laws that are just. We can't have a #society without. But #lawandorder has been twisted into a #politicalweapon, a #fightingword lacking all #honesty. The political factions using that phrase are the same that support folks claiming there is no such thing as a society. #Conservatism is #nihalism

@ouij I cringe when I hear the word #obedience, but I get what you are trying to say and agree with the sentiment. I would rephrase it, though. We need to be #civil and follow #rules and #laws that are just. We can't have a #society without. But #lawandorder has been twisted into a #politicalweapon, a #fightingword lacking all #honesty. The political factions using that phrase are the same that support folks claiming there is no such thing as a society. #Conservatism is #nihalism

@ouij I cringe when I hear the word #obedience, but I get what you are trying to say and agree with the sentiment. I would rephrase it, though. We need to be #civil and follow #rules and #laws that are just. We can't have a #society without. But #lawandorder has been twisted into a #politicalweapon, a #fightingword lacking all #honesty. The political factions using that phrase are the same that support folks claiming there is no such thing as a society. #Conservatism is #nihalism

A quotation from Hannah Arendt

   The total moral collapse of respectable society during the Hitler regime may teach us that under such circumstances those who cherish values and hold fast to moral norms and standards are not reliable: we now know that moral norms and standards can be changed overnight, and that all that then will be left is the mere habit of holding fast to something.
   Much more reliable will be the doubters and skeptics, not because skepticism is good or doubting wholesome, but because they are used to examine things and to make up their own minds.
   Best of all will be those who know only one thing for certain: that whatever else happens, as long as we live we shall have to live together with ourselves.

Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) German-American philosopher, political theorist
Essay (1964-08), “Personal Responsibility Under Dictatorship,” The Listener Magazine

Sourcing, notes: wist.info/arendt-hannah/42785/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #arendt #hannaharendt #conscience #dictatorship #doubt #integrity #judgment #morality #mores #norms #obedience #skeptic

A quotation from Shakespeare

ARIEL: All hail, great master! Grave sir, hail! I come
   To answer thy best pleasure. Be ’t to fly,
   To swim, to dive into the fire, to ride
   On the curled clouds, to thy strong bidding task
   Ariel and all his quality.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English dramatist and poet
Tempest, Act 1, sc. 2, l. 224ff (1.2.224-228) (1611)

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#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #assignment #hail #obedience #readiness #servant #service #task

The #God of #Ignorance: Why #Religion Doesn’t Want You to #GrowUp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVryuRd4fBE

Topics covered:

- Why “#purity” often means #obedience without comprehension
- How #faith like a child is weaponized to suppress #autonomy
- The emotional and #cognitive costs of shielding #children from knowledge
- Why #religious #parenting may protect innocence, but not #wisdom
- The #psychological dangers of #spiritualized #antiintellectualism

407 • From boyfriend to plaything

#nsfw #caption #femdomcaption #femdom_caption #sexslave #humansextoy #humansexdoll #Femdom #BDSM #Dominatrix #FemdomLifestyle #Submissive #BDSMCommunity #Chastity #FemdomFantasy #DomSub #PowerExchange #KinkLife #FemdomNation #BDSMStory #DarkRomance #SubmissiveTraining #ChastityBelt #FemdomRelationship #Domme #BDSMPlay #Obedience #KinkCommunity #FemdomPower #DarkAesthetic #ControlAndObedience #BoundariesAndDesires

So many #dogrescues are overflowing with animals people abandoned after heading back to work, or that they never learned to handle (#dog #obedience courses are your friend), but there are still dogs being #trafficked from other countries due to the “shortage.”
At +$2000/dog, 241 of them were stolen, and not all recovered. When will people #adoptdontshop?
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/police-rescue-dogs-mexico-city-airport/