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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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[–] HoneyMustardGas@lemmy.world 3 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (2 children)

That's not what that verse means. It means leave government stuff to government and God centered stuff to God. He was differentiating between God and the government.

[–] fyzzlefry@retrolemmy.com 2 points 2 hours ago

I love how there are so many meanings, and everyone believes theirs is the right one.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 4 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

That’s certainly not a “wild understanding” as the other commenter describes it. I’ve heard that interpretation taught since I was a child to mean pay your taxes. And what are these religions telling you not to pay your taxes?

[–] NegentropicBoy@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

I think the use of "before" is debateable.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip -1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)
[–] natecox@programming.dev 3 points 5 hours ago

... But OP certainly did