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@aral@mastodon.ar.al
2026-07-16 06:57:34

Donno what’s worse, the verse itself or DuckDuckGo’s generated explanation of it. @… partyon.xyz/@nando161/11692511

Understanding Ephesians 6:5 Key Instruction The verse from Ephesians 6:5 emphasizes the following points regarding the relationship between slaves and their earthly masters: • Obedience: Slaves are instructed to obey their masters. • Respect and Fear: This obedience should be accompanied by respect and a sense of reverence. • Sincerity of Heart: Service should be genuine, not merely for show or to gain favor. Spiritual Context • Serving Christ: The verse draws a parallel between serving earthly…
Moral Responsibility: The instruction implies that even in difficult circumstances, the manner of service should be honorable and sincere. Broader Implications Historical Context: The concept of slavery in biblical times differed significantly from modern understandings. Slaves often had various rights and roles within households. Modern Application: While the specific context of slavery has changed, the principles of respect, sincerity, and service can apply to various authority relationships …
@detondev@social.linux.pizza
2026-07-14 19:01:01

A few highlights from the Turkish-Persian section of a random carpet symbolism book I skimmed while stopped at a random library in New Jersey a couple days ago

Tree of life: one of the oldest and most universal symbols of mankind. It supports the sky, and provides a path from earth to heaven. In different cultures it is called by names such as haoma, asherak, yggdrasil, irminsu or asvattha. Thus, one often sees it in prayer rugs, as a reminder of the passage from this existence into a higher life.
Diamond or Lozenge: It has been conjectured that this omnipresent motif in Anatolian kilims is a male triangle attached to a female triangle, and thus signifies creation. There are doubtless many interpretations. A diamond surrounded by hooks is called in Turkish kirkbudatz, 'forty branches'. Among some semi-nomadic pastoral (terekme) tribes of Azerbaijan, a favourite symbol is a large diamond, signifying woman. Smaller diamonds within the large one signify a pregnant woman or her progeny. A …
Celestial creature: Recognizable because flames appear from flanks or shoulders.
Arabesque or Tendril: The basic unit of the arabesque, a favourite Islamic decorative theme, may be described as a split leaf seen in profile, called islimi in Persian. Derived from a Sassanian motif, it developed under the Abbasids in the ninth and tenth centuries, and matured under the Seljuks in the twelfth and thirteenth. It became central in Turkish and Persian carpet design only after the fifteenth century. In its fascinating fully developed form one sees interlaced lattice systems of sp…
@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-07-15 16:50:30

During our vacation recently, I tried to practice more foreground and composition for .. not for documenting our vacation, but to capture more a feeling that I had at this moment.
This is one of the photos. Here it felt "better" to me to set the focus to the red poppies because at this moment, they just drew more attention as we were walking towards the gate.
More of this day:

This image captures a picturesque and serene scene featuring a historic building, likely a monastery or church, set against a lush, natural backdrop. The building is characterized by its white walls with red trim, a steeply pitched red roof, and an arched entrance. Atop the roof, there are statues of religious figures, adding a sense of grandeur and historical significance to the structure. In the foreground, a vibrant meadow stretches out, dotted with red poppies and other wildflowers. The con…
@yaxu@post.lurk.org
2026-09-14 08:55:52

My general feeling at the moment is that forums / social networks / messaging systems with open signup is becoming impossible to manage post-AI, and we'll have to give up on them soon.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-07-11 15:45:51

Filing: Google urged the European Commission not to target DNS resolvers, VPNs, or IPs to fight piracy, calling the measures ineffective and easily circumvented (Ernesto Van der Sar/TorrentFreak)
torrentfreak.com/google-oppose

Google Opposes Site Blocking in Europe as U.S. Piracy Blocking Plans Gain Momentum * TorrentFreak
Google has told the European Commission that pirate site blocking causes "significant harm" and should not target DNS resolvers, VPNs or CDNs.

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2026-09-02 22:24:02

Mick Shots: Filling this major void just in time dallascowboys.com/news/mick-sh

Mick Shots: Filling this major void just in time
While the roster appears stronger than it has in years, the Cowboys’ last significant concern remains offensive tackle depth, making the addition of Broderick Jones a potentially crucial move heading into the season.

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-08-31 01:35:46

More than 20 may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
The National Park Service is asking for the public’s help finding as many as 20 people
who may be missing following a significant flash flood in the Grand Canyon on Saturday.
“If you know of hikers or backpackers who were in the Bright Angel Creek corridor on August 29,
or if you had a campground reservation in the affected area,
please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch,”
the agency wr…

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead, 15 missing
The flash flood happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday and resulted in 'significant impacts' to infrastructure throughout Bright Angel Canyon.

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2026-09-02 22:13:33

Mick Shots: Filling this major void just in time dallascowboys.com/news/mick-sh

Mick Shots: Filling this major void just in time
While the roster appears stronger than it has in years, the Cowboys’ last significant concern remains offensive tackle depth, making the addition of Broderick Jones a potentially crucial move heading into the season.

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-09-04 20:10:15

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears to have violated federal ethics law in significant ways
when filing recent disclosures of his assets and liabilities,
creating confusion about his net worth and holdings,
a review by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found.
Among them: Paxton,
the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate,
reported owning seven homes
but said he earned no income from any.
Yet all but one was listed for rent during the reporti…

Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say
The Republican U.S. Senate nominee from Texas appears to have omitted rental income and multiple mortgages from his recent financial disclosures, making it difficult for voters to get the full picture of his wealth.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-06-25 15:40:50

Sony's Bungie says it is laying off a "significant number of employees", including "most of the Destiny team"; Bungie has an estimated headcount of 800 (Ethan Gach/Kotaku)
kotaku.com/mass-layoffs-have-s

Mass Layoffs Have Started At Bungie After The End Of Destiny 2
The studio said the sci-fi MMO failed to meet expectations.