Why the “240,000 Laestadians” Statistic is Inaccurate (Carle’s Lutheran Rants 1#)

From Wikipedia to research papers to personal presentations to YouTube videos,  the number “240,000” has become the standard number to recognize how many Laestadians- members of the various Pietist Lutheran federations are in the world. However, the number has hidden concerns about Nordiccentrism, statistical inflation, and other issues that are quietly addressed or forgotten. 240,000: […]

General Rules of Kidznet

Hi Munchkins! I wanna clarify some general rules of Kidznet! First of all, a big one, be kind <3! Don’t discriminate against people’s religious beliefs. Another one we’ve had some problems with is not being homophobic on LGBTQIA+ posts. It’s okay if it’s against your religion, but just don’t comment on them. Also, don’t repeat […]

What are ESSAs? A club

What is an essa? An essa is basically a fancy word for an emotional support stuffed animal. Anyone can have one, and no, your essa doesn’t have to be a Douglas dog, it can be anything as long as it brings you comfort. I just have a douglas cuz they’re cute and soft and bring […]