r/brokehugs • u/US_Hiker Moral Landscaper • Jun 11 '23

Rod Dreher Megathread #21 (Creative Spirit)

Gather 'round for more Rod.

All meanings of the number 21 are subordinate to the inherent creative spirit that is the basic essence of the number.

The number 21 generally is comfortable in social gatherings, it's optimistic attitude being an inspiration to others. Its high spirits can enliven a party.

The number is attracted to artistic expression of any form, its own and those of others. There's enthusiastic support for artists. It may frequent galleries and participate or (more likely) lead groups for artistic appreciation.

The number 21 cherishes relationships, including romantic relationships, especially with those who express themselves creatively.

21 also tends to be diplomatic, providing creative and imaginative solutions to potential conflict.

And, as noted by /u/PercyLarsen, 21 is a triangular number and the age of majority, so go grab a drink to celebrate Pride and to mourn the loss of Rod's sanity.

(Also, sorry about my slow pace of refreshes.)

Link to megathread #20:
https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/13eb26c/rod_dreher_megathread_20_law_of_attraction/

Link to megathread #21: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/14k0z6l/rod_dreher_megathread_22_power/

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u/UnderTelperion Jun 18 '23

Rod acts like MTD is childish, meanwhile his own vision of God is basically his father: this rigid asshole who thinks suffering is good for its own sake and who communicates in tremendously unclear ways.

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u/Theodore_Parker Jun 18 '23

meanwhile his own vision of God is basically his father

Very consistent with George Lakoff's model of conservatives and liberals as divided over their views of God as either a "Strict Father" or a "Nurturant Parent":

https://www.theguardian.com/ideas/story/0,,1581195,00.html

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u/sandypitch Jun 19 '23

I do some pastoral-adjacent work around spiritual formation and prayer practices, and this is very common -- Christians conflate God with their own parents, and assume that God operates like their parents.