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Sheena B. Max
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 ม.ค. 2016
Vote by Mail #2020
Never before seen vlog footage of Sheena B. attempting to "save the post office." 😂 Enjoy
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Indigenous Queer Identities Pre-Colonialism | Video del Dia #4
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In this video essay, Sheena Bea breaks down what native queer life was like in three different indigenous societies. Stay tuned for more content! Sources: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (2018). “Our Story.” www.grandronde.org/history-culture/history/our-story/. Cultural Survival (2019). Zapotec Advocate for Muxe and LGBTQ Rights Murdered in Mexico. www.culturalsurvival.org/news/zapotec-advo...
Drag Queen Talks Authoritarianism over Jello | Video del dia 2
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Sheena B.'s take on the social and political climate here in America. Drag queens know how to spill the tea, so grab some Agar-Agar and let's delve into these current events!
Depressive Thoughts and How to STOP | Video del Dia 1
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In my new Video del Dia series, I share some things I've learned along the way to help battle negative thought spirals and have some fun along the way.
Coming Out Story as a Jehovah's Witness
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My experiences growing up as a Jehovah's Witness and dealing with my sexuality. Hopefully my story will resonate with some of you and help you guys on your own journeys. Leave a like and subscribe. More content coming soon. Thanks!
Dub doesn't care so much for the ghey.
thanks for your story. I came out some days ago to my JW sister and now I know that Im about to loose everythingm means my family. But I havent lost my faith to Jehova, because he will love me as I am. Hope you are good and find your faith, because that will make your happiness of being yourself complete. anyway, have a good time
A review of the apostle Paul’s letter to Christians living in Rome confirms this. He wrote: “That is why God gave them up to disgraceful sexual appetites, for both their females changed the natural use of themselves into one contrary to nature; and likewise even the males left the natural use of the female and became violently inflamed in their lust toward one another, males with males, working what is obscene and receiving in themselves the full recompense, which was due for their error. And just as they did not approve of holding God in accurate knowledge, God gave them up to a disapproved mental state, to do the things not fitting.”-Romans 1:26-28. Note, homosexuality is called not only “disgraceful,” “obscene,” and “not fitting” but also “contrary to nature.” Regarding these verses, a report from the Church of England says: “What Paul means by ‘unnatural’ is ‘unnatural’ to mankind in God’s creation pattern. All homosexual behaviour is a divergence from God’s creation scheme.” Anthropologist Weston LaBarre called it a “frustration of one’s own and others’ essential biological nature.” This concurs with the meaning of the Greek word used in the Bible and translated “natural” or, “according to nature.” It is no surprise that any “divergence from God’s creation scheme” reaps bad results (as man’s miserable record with the environment has shown). Homosexuals ‘receive in themselves the full recompense, which is due for their error.’ In other words, their life becomes a life of unnatural sexual aberration; hence, a life devoid of God’s approval. In addition, they may suffer physical harm because of their perversions.
You could be bisexual Christian
Are you gay
Bernie behind you was an unexpected jump scare when this video started! Haha
You've got the political climate in a nutshell, right on the money...the Agar, maybe not so much. 😉
Good strategies! 👏👏👏 😎👍
I'm an ex JW n I'm pagan now ✌️ I'm also in LGBT+.
You look so familiar! Not sure if we went to the same Kingdom Hall or not. Anyways, I’m lesbian and although I didn’t grow up in the faith, my mom turned JW soon after I came out to her. My family remains JW (sister, mom, and dad), however I am happily married to the love of my life and I’m so happy you took this leap of faith in yourself. Continue to grow, love, and be who you needed growing up.
A piece from an amazing new autobiography written by a gay man titled: Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach into the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlie all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law which allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice verse. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment of time than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to between making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, or producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always to respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result from any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things in a conventional way - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life - including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream - already exists within us. th-cam.com/video/NR5DdqjMxgA/w-d-xo.html
Ok why the struggle so real though, like it really hurts because we are supposed to know the truth as witnesses so it makes it worse when you think about it and your mom praying with you every night and super scared to just be my self and the heart brake because I can’t, I can’t hurt my mom she loves Jehovah and I do too but I know who I am and it makes me so guilty and I can’t do it. I just want to grow up normal. Thanks so much for your story! ❤️
STG_KING I feel your pain SOOOO much. I am 40yrs old, a practing JW, and know I am gay. I have known sense I was in the 4th grade. To this day I have not told a soul. It is SO HARD! I have done things that I am SOO guilty of, and terrfied to talk about. I love Jehovah, my friends, and family. But I also know I like men, and have deep feelings of love for men and that it has NEVER been a choice, and that there have never been an bad events in my past that made me this way. When I was little I played with dolls. I was born in the truth. Once I realized I was gay I knew I had to work hard to be masculine. It was easy being gay and faithful for many years. I never dated, I would just say...Because Im not ready for marriage. No one ever questioned that. Now that Im 40, its not easy to use that same excuse. I have a feeling my parents know because they never ask if and when will I get married. My parents are older now and Im afraid to tell them anything that has happened in my life as I fear that it could have horrible effects on them phyiscally at this point. Ive skipped over ALOT of my story. But as someone looking back my advice to any young person who has lived or living this life...FIND AT LEAST ONE PERSON IN THE TRUTH AND TELL THEM YOUR TRUTH. It will be the hardest thing you will ever do, but trust me...Its harder trying to do this alone at an older age. You dont have to do it today, or next year. Do it when you have that friend or family memeber who you know will not fear or treat you differently, but still guide you in faith. Chances are, you already know who that person is. There was a person in my life that I was SO CLOSE to telling, then they unexpectantly died. Im still struggling. One thing I believe is that Jehovah knows our struggle even if the elders and friends dont. I pray and wait on that day when more light is shed on this subject. I'll keep trying to make changes and do whats right. One thing we know is that he will always remeber the good we have done. I know I probably havent given you any real happy advice. But I just want you to know you are not alone in this. I use to believe I was the only one. I know its not true, there are MANY of us going through this. I know this life style will never be execpted within the organization, nor do I want it to be, but I do feel the society needs to addres what we go through, and teach the friends to view and handle things differently. Anywho, Let me stop before I go on another rant. Hang in there!
E M that is super sweet that you replied to me!Recently my grandma found out through jehovah how powerful right? She told me to be what I want because Jehovah loves me and and Jesus died for us. She also told me that Satan makes us feel guilt it was never a feeling Jehovah intended to us to know, satan makes us sin not Jehovah, Jehovah loves us, he created us along with his Love who died for us! I recently found out to just love your self because Jehovah will do the rest. I hope this helps and I’m always here to talk. And please NEVER give up on Jehovah please he will always be with you when you need him. :) -Deven W
@@stg_king9787 Wow that is SO awesome. Im so glade you now have some support. What you said is so very true and something I needed to be reminded of. So THANK YOU!
E M I can only imagine how hard it’s been to keep a secret for that long. I’m glad I am the first person you have opened up to because even though I don’t know you I still know how you feel. I have the pressure of school and you have the pressure of society. I hope one day we can both face our truth, and remember 40 is still young so be happy for as long as you can and I will always be here to talk if times are hard and so will Jehovah. :)
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Young People Ask omg!! I wrote some stuff on my copy of it and I was so terrified someone would read it I walked a block so I could throw it away.
You are so strong Max! You're not alone! We love you!
Max question. Did the elders help you at all? They gave me literature but it didn’t help me. Im at the end of the rope, but i don’t wanna give up without a fight. What kind of help are you receiving?
Awe! You are so sweet and funny! I love your facial expressions. I’m sorry you had to go through this pain. I can tell you are so hurt and depressed. I really hope you can seek counseling just to learn coping skills. Muah love and support from us all! ❤️😘
I appreciate your courage in making this video. Thank you for your candour and humility of expression.
Yo, Max. Fellow exJW bisexual here, and I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being you. Thank you for making this video. Thank you for your passions and this channel. Really, really powerful stuff. Looking forward to your next videos!!
I am still trying to come out to my parents... as a hindu. I feel it would be much worst
Ik this was a year ago but be you and if they don’t support you everyone including me has your back
Good for you Max for finally being free to be yourself and loving who you want to love ! You’ll see what amazing friends are there for you because you are just being yourself ...that’s a true friend . Good luck to you and thank you for sharing your story :)
Thanks for sharing!!! And good luck with your cinematography!
I'm an ex-JW who is proud to be your 13th subscriber. I would be interested in the reactions of your family to you both coming out of the closet and the cult. btw: You're perfect as you are.
I am so glad people like you are able to share stuff like this even with the backlash received off camera to the community. Love you for that!
OMG max we all love you! Good for you standing up for what you believe in and having confidence in yourself. Keep up the good work hon! ❤️😊
Thank you Max for not taking your life. The organisation subliminally educates people that sometimes the only way out is to commit suicide in the hope that death pays for all sins, thus wake up in the panda paradise cuddling pandas and stroking tigers. . Your life is important, and I thank you for sharing your voice with the world. . This organisation is evil, evil beyond belief. Not the people per say , I like you love our brothers and sisters, but the 8 leaders who control the very minds of their followers. . I wish you all the very best in your life. Don't let them drag you down.
Thanks for sharing....a whole group of people is thought of as disgusting. Making a human feel unloved is a horrible burden to put on a human being. You have weathered a storm that attacked your self worth as well as acceptance from a creator who knows all and is suppose to be a hearer of prayers and a God of love.
Great video max, and it's good to be real and not hide in the shadows anymore. Welcome to your freedom too.
same fuking shit from ex jw
Love u for sharing
Aww I love you max! Congratulations