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Christmas trees aren't a Christian symbol. They were a pagan symbol, appropriated by Christians and applied to a Christian holiday, trying to rebrand the pre-existing pagan tradition.

Similarly, cherubs aren't a Christian symbol. They were pre-existing figures in ancient Roman art, that pre-date Christianity. Their widespread use in Christian art and iconography are just an appropriation.

Just like how images of crucifixion aren't Christian but are appropriated from pre-existing images of Dionysus, who was part of a trinity and did miracles associated with wine. Christianity isn't actually Christian. . . .

Nut Every Day November:

Magic Wand funded some research that shows that wanking every day made participants feel happier and more connected to other people. See https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/a-magic-wand-weekend-erika-moen/

Obvious limitations:

Participants volunteered in exchange for a chance at a free Magic Wand, so they were already people who wanted to wank more and better. Would it work with people who are less enthusiastic about wanking? We don't know.

The funding and the somewhat lavish conference at which results were announced does make me wish someone unconnected and with a strong grasp of research methodologies might look at this and see if its fully legit or not.

Whether or not the effect found by the study is universal, that some people feel more alienated and unhappy when they go without wanking is absolutely interesting to fascists. Many fascist groups, such as the Proud Boys, disallow wanking. No Nut November has been used by them as a recruitment drive.

Anyway, if you feel hopeless and are into nutting, maybe try wanking more and see if it helps.

Having hope is work sometimes.

A good way to get it is to start protesting, volunteering, or organising. There's a Catch 22 there. You may need to fake it until you make it.

If you can't do it on your own, get a friend to tale you. If you can't do that, I'd suggest finding a hopeful film or book or media.

And if you can't do that, just be careful of where you let out your doom. Don't discourage other people's hope.

It'a ok to feel overwhelmed by doom sometimes, but its not a good idea to live there.