A Party Divided: The Socialist Shift & The Fight For Minnesota's DFL - Darwish, Minneapolis Times

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10. From another old Trekkie, I understand...

but even the several new Trek series, with their emphasis on Section 31 has been disillusioning to me.

Many of the kids today seek connection beyond those who look like themselves, which I find to be very hopeful. They're more responsive to women, same sex couples and other gender orientations. They're also more likely to either be less focused on religion, or more open to other religious ideas. Of course, this isn't everyone. There are so many incels online, but do take hope in the loss of so many of the young from the pedantic, dogmatic, evangelical and charismatic churches... which is where so much harm to these kids come from. If they can see thru that illusion - that what they are teaching is not the true faith (within their faith community) maybe there is hope. Like you, I've been sorely tested as I get older. Gone to bed many a night nearly in tears. Dealing with old age and the infirmities it brings is bad enough. Doing it in this day age is almost too much to bear.