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  • Words Are Just Tools: When Communication Becomes Manipulation

    Words Are Just Tools: When Communication Becomes Manipulation
    Apr 24 2025
    This post explores the true nature of communication, emphasizing that words are merely tools for transferring meaning. It highlights how miscommunication—especially when used intentionally—can be a manipulative tactic employed by politicians, evangelists, and apologists. True dialogue requires clarity, shared definitions, and a commitment to mutual understanding. Winning an argument through miscommunication is not a real victory; it's a performance, not a pursuit of truth.
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    12 m
  • 420 Easter: He Is Risen (So Are We)

    420 Easter: He Is Risen (So Are We)
    Apr 18 2025
    Easter and 4/20 fall on the same day this year, and we’re celebrating with holy herbs and high spirits. Join us for a satirical sermon on elevation, divine munchies, and the miracle of marijuana. Amen. Pass the lighter.
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    4 m
  • The Power and Practice of Empathy

    The Power and Practice of Empathy
    Apr 5 2025
    Empathy is a powerful force for creating a more compassionate and connected world. By understanding …
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    17 m
  • Autism Appreciation: Moving Beyond Awareness to Understanding and Inclusion

    Autism Appreciation: Moving Beyond Awareness to Understanding and Inclusion
    Apr 2 2025
    This episode encourages a shift from “Autism Awareness” to “Autism Appreciation,” highlighting the value of …
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    20 m
  • Healing Shame: Body Positivity and Responses to Nudity

    Healing Shame: Body Positivity and Responses to Nudity
    Mar 26 2025
    In this episode, we dive into the deep impact of growing up in a body-shaming, …
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    17 m
  • The Cosmic Unfolding – Free Will, Determinism, and the Nature of Reality

    The Cosmic Unfolding – Free Will, Determinism, and the Nature of Reality
    Mar 17 2025
    In this episode, we explore the profound connection between the cosmos, human thought, and the …
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    20 m
  • “Detrans Day” Detransition Weaponization: Republicans Undermining Trans Rights

    “Detrans Day” Detransition Weaponization: Republicans Undermining Trans Rights
    Mar 13 2025
    Republican lawmakers have weaponized the rare phenomenon of detransition to attack transgender rights, using "Detrans Awareness Day" as a political tool rather than an effort to genuinely support detransitioners. In reality, studies show that detransition is rare, with the vast majority of cases occurring due to external pressures such as discrimination, financial barriers, and lack of support—not because individuals regret transitioning. Research confirms that only 1-2% of trans people detransition due to identity-related reasons, while gender-affirming care has extremely low regret rates (below 1%). By exaggerating detransition cases and falsely presenting transition as inherently dangerous, conservatives are misleading the public, justifying bans on gender-affirming care, and making it harder for trans people to live safely and authentically. The real solution is reducing societal stigma, increasing support for trans individuals, and ensuring access to affirming care. Rather than focusing on misleading narratives, we should work toward a world where all gender-diverse individuals can thrive without fear or coercion.
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    18 m
  • Supreme Court’s Review of Conversion Therapy Bans: What’s at Stake for LGBTQ+ Rights?

    Supreme Court’s Review of Conversion Therapy Bans: What’s at Stake for LGBTQ+ Rights?
    Mar 11 2025
    The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors …
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    18 m
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