05.01 - The Ancient Blade

Yeah ok

Reblog if you're not homophobic

Every url that reblog’s will be written in a book and shown to my homophobic dad. 

looking at that one booktok post and didn’t realize how funny this is. uou do not know what a safe word is

Why we need universal basic knowledge of humanitarian subjects and what might stand in the way.

I think for a better world we need people to think more, about art and communication and history and community and philosophy and religion. So in short the human sciences. Because human sciences help us understand what it is to be human, and through that understand eachother better and empathise with eachother. I often see the problem with some Christians being that they take the bible very literally or take what their pastor says at face value without analysing it, without having the time to think on a more philosophical basis about it. Without asking the questions: do I agree with this? Is this how I understand it? Does it make sense to me? (I think pastors also have a responsibility to discuss their preachings with the community and explain and teach about theology as a subject, and to encourage critical thinking and discussion)

But... this kind of thinking is hard, it takes time, and that's exactly the keyword: time. People are so deeply overworked, and tired and simply don't have the energy or time for asking these questions and engaging in these subjects.

In order for people to empathise with people who are different than themselves, they need knowledge of humanitarian subjects, but in order to gain that knowledge they need time and energy to engage with these subjects. And I believe that this is why we need things like a four day work week, and less hours spent on work, and a community to take care of our children, and universal basic income, and universal housing and health care and education etc. Because people need their basic needs met before they start analysing everything and philosophising about everything and questioning everything.

And it is possible, with the development of technology and science throughout the decades, it is possible, its about using technology and science for the betterment of humanity instead of the betterment of the few who simply can't quench their thirst for money that they simply couldn't spend in a single lifetime.

(This is exactly how I believe capitalism is tied to everything) (I am from Denmark so English is not my first language)

Billionaires should not exist

We really should recognize that our allies will not always be fully educated on what’s offensive and what’s not, but it’s still important to acknowledge and appreciate their support while educating them in an understanding way.

"The trannies should be able to piss in whatever toilet they want and change their bodies however they want. Why is it my business if some chick has a dick or a guy has a pie? I'm not a trannie or a fag so I don't care, just give 'em the medicine they need."

"This is an LGBT safe space. Of COURSE I fully support individuals who identify as transgender and their right to self-determination! I just think that transitioning is a very serious choice and should be heavily regulated. And there could be a lot of harm in exposing cis children to such topics, so we should be really careful about when it is appropriate to mention trans issues or have too much trans visibility."

One of the above statements is Problematic and the other is slightly annoying. If we disagree on which is which then working together for a better future is going to get really fucking difficult.