Christian theologians who theorize hell as a place of isolation as opposed to a place of torture are definitely way more interesting. I actually really like C.S. Lewis’ depiction of Hell in the great divorce as a vast open plane where individuals are constantly walking further away from each other. They could turn back, and even leave hell at any time, but the type of soul they have become compells them to keep diving into their own isolation, and most that visit heaven find it profoundly painful and go back.
Telling people to “Check your privilege” doesn’t make them want to listen to you. When you say that it makes you sound like a spoiled brat who doesn’t want to hear anything outside of what they want to hear.
Everyone has difference experiences. Don’t prioritize people’s experiences based on race or sex. It’s not always about you.
Farmers in Indonesia introduce fish into their rice fields. The fish excrement acts as a fertilizer for the plants, while the plants attract insects and other pests, which serve as food for the fish. This process increases rice yield by up to 10%.
the universe: okay, you’re a human. I gave you free will and a conscious mind, so you’re free to do whatever you want. So what do you wanna do?
human: GO FAST
the universe: well, you’re a perfect pursuit predator but if that’s the way you want to evolve, go ahead.
human, climbing on a horse: GO FAST
the universe: wait what
human, inventing the carriage, the car and the bullet train: GO FASTER
the universe: I IMPLORE YOU TO STOP
human, trying to figure out lightspeed travel: FAS T ER