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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: 1

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See, I've been reading Common Sense by Thomas Paine, and it's perfect example of something impossible today.

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[–] FlashMobOfOne -2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Yes.

The Pope has that power. Pretty much always has, but it was far more pronounced before universal literacy was a thing.

[–] Windex007 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] FlashMobOfOne 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I don't know that a screenshot of twitter is proof of anything, especially after the proliferation of AI.

But, go read about the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. Even if I'm wrong in my opinion, you'll learn some new things.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Honestly I think it is wrong to compare modern day to anything over a few decades old. You can't hold Catholics responsible for things that happened centuries ago. You can only hold them to the now.

Also not all Catholics believe the same things.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

No pope has ever had the power to change everyone's mind with a single word or speech. That's never been a thing.