u/Creative_Tower5264

Hi all,

I identify as an 'agnostic Muslim', meaning that I like relating to concepts of mysticism experientially but am becoming skeptical of any belief-focused theology particularly with anything focused on obedience. My biggest gripe with it is that I feel like one can never truly obey God, only one's unconscious biases and confirmation biases of who God is, so a theology based on obedience doesn't make sense to me.

I have also experienced religious trauma as well - related to a vulnerable time in my life

Because of this I have not attended ceremonies in my mosque for at least a year when I used to go extremely frequently from childhood all the way until 3-4 years ago (I am in my late 30s)

However this is now straining relationships with the closest people to me including my family and making me extremely isolated . I have no children which in hindsight I'm actually relieved about.

I consider myself open minded - for example I have no problem if everyone who is close to me wants to continue to be religious , but I wish they were also more empathetic towards people who have distanced themselves from faith even though they are very kind people in general. It does sometimes hurt emotionally to have all of my own experiences of trauma within the religion being dismissed as having too thin of a skin to handle 'flawed people' etc

I think these religious changes are really affecting my sense of isolation and I am curious to learn from you all?

Hi all,

I am passing through Sao Paolo through a long connection and have some back related challenges . I am thinking of booking a lounge through Dragonpass on Terminal 3 where I can eat, stretch and lie down a bit if needed however I'm worried that the lounge might end up being full . Is it worth booking a Dragonpass membership or will it be easier if I just stick to a restaurant at the airport ?

I do not live in Pakistan but I am trying to understand the structure of nonprofit life there.

For those of you who work and volunteer in civil society nonprofit work with anything focused on equity (ie food options for the poor , healthcare related focus on populations who can't afford it , environmental work and advocacy , equity based education approaches for funding low income groups) - what is the work like ? Do you get any funding from other foundations or the government ? Do you get support from your families and friends ? Are you able to afford your bills with your nonprofit life ?