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Stefan Molyneux@freedomain
June 05, 2024
MY FATHER WAS WEAK! Freedomain Call In
"My lack of integrity has left me feeling as though I am an empty vessel. I have a strong aversion to sharing my honest thoughts with both family and friends. Whether these thoughts are benign or whether they are 'harsh truths', I feel anxious in admitting to either.
"I am reluctant to express discontent with the members of my family. In the past I have gone so far as to admit to my mother that I feel no love for her, and yet even today I still express my love to her through what I feel are merely platitudes. Specifically in this case, it feels as though expressing the truth of my feelings toward her has had no bearing on how our relationship has changed over time.
"I have drifted from your show in the past when I felt as though I was finding success in relationships or was developing a more honest sense of self. However, in the wake of the premature ending of a recent relationship, it's becoming more difficult to avoid confronting my patterns of behavior.
"I do struggle with vanity, which has been reinforced by an unearned sense of pride. I procrastinate exploring the opportunities that I want to explore. I believe this to be the case for two reasons: 1. From what I have experienced through trying new things, it is humbling to learn that true value comes from investment and hard work, and 2. Regardless of whatever I am pursuing, I cannot escape myself.
"The humility required to be authentic is very intimidating to me. Even now, I am craving easy answers as to how I can begin resolving my issues.
"I would very much appreciate your help in providing me with the tools necessary to take measured, achievable steps in identifying the roots of my vanity, pride, and the anxieties that scare me away from confronting them.
"I would like to provide some biographical information below:
"I am a man in my late twenties. My only sexual experience has come from a one night stand.
"I do have a small group of friends, but only feel comfortable having significant conversations with one of them.
"I am a child of divorce, and I have several siblings. Some of my siblings come from my birth mother and father, and the others come from my father's second marriage. My father is now in the process of divorcing his second wife.
"My childhood was spent in bouts of both repressed and overt anger. When I did act out, either by throwing a tantrum or destroying my own property or the property of others, steps were never taken afterwards to address the roots of my anger.
"I have seen two different talk therapists off and on over the past few years and have felt as though I have yet to get much use out of the sessions.
"I am writing to you because in the wake of my most recent relationship, I am only now recognizing how dangerously dishonest it is to not listen to my conscience and express myself in accordance with it. Furthermore, I have caught a glimpse of how continuing this behavior while in a relationship with another person is going to undermine any capacity to ever build trust.
"I am now in the process of converting to Catholicism after spending some time searching for a religious community. I grew up Protestant, but Catholic Mass is a form of worship with which I feel as though I have a legitimate connection. My goal with following a religion and participating in a community is to look beyond myself and consider the needs of others. I would like to begin the process of looking beyond myself, where I do feel the roots of my problems lie. As a person with little integrity, I have yet to fully appreciate the irony that I am joining a religion wherein one of its Sacraments is Reconciliation through the act of Confession. I admittedly recognize that the pattern of ignoring my own issues while wrapping myself in the flag of 'helping others' is present here as well.
"I want to stop using people while claiming ignorance of the consequences of my behavior in light of my 'best intentions'. Please help provide me with the tools to stop lying to myself and those in my life."
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The Ethics of Christian Forgiveness! Twitter/X Space
Monday Afternoon X Space 22 September 2025
In this X Space, host Stefan examines the complexities of forgiveness in Christianity and moral philosophy, highlighting the balance between forgiveness and accountability. Through personal anecdotes and the story of Erika Kirk, he contrasts minor grievances with significant moral offenses. Engaging with participants, the discussion explores gender perspectives on forgiveness and culminates in a debate over unconditional forgiveness versus societal responsibility, urging deeper reflection on reconciliation and justice.
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In this episode, host Stefan engages with a listener who shares his anxiety about facilitating social interactions for his nearly two-year-old daughter in playground settings. The caller reflects on his own childhood marked by parental absence and emotional detachment, revealing fears of passing these anxieties onto his daughter. As they explore the caller's past experiences, including strained relationships and feelings of isolation, Stefan underscores the importance of open communication and parental involvement in a child's life. He discusses how minor challenges can positively contribute to a child's resilience and social skills when coupled with support. By the end, the caller gains valuable insights into nurturing a trusting relationship with his daughter, emphasizing emotional support as key to healthy social development.
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I reflect on the tragic loss of Iryna Zarutska and the challenges of addressing sensitive topics with depth rather than reactionary content. I discuss the willpower required to navigate adversity, likening it to snowshoeing through tough terrain. Frustrated by the decline in audience support since 2020, I question the expectations for courage in tackling difficult issues amid hesitance from supporters. I urge listeners to consider their role in fostering community engagement and solidarity in addressing pressing social concerns.
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I had even more viewers than Jimmy Kimmel when I was banned out of existence.
No one cared.
Most cheered.
Don't let the bastards trick you into thinking they have any principles.
Their only 'principle' is POWER.
Has anyone attended a Charlie Kirk vigil? I did so tonight, and I had some thoughts... I'm still mulling them over, because some things I heard really bothered me, and I'm left with some questions.
I'm not a believer, but am very familiar with Christianity (grew up around Christians, attended Christian schools for 9 out of 16 years of my education, multiple church attendances per week, etc.).
My thoughts right now are on why people are returning to church, what they're hearing there, and whether Christians could have done something to prevent this, in the same way that Stef was talking about if libertarians had taken his advice in 2009 with the Against Me argument.
In any case, I'm going to sleep on it, the morning may bring a new perspective. But I am curious to hear from other folks, what they saw, and I'll share further once I've had the chance to mull things over.
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