Atheist Reacts to "Holy Girl Glow Up" Trend

[@theantibot]

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[@privettoli]

I understand asking not to "send hate" (although why would I do it in the first place) but what's the point of asking "not to contact"?

[@cerys113]

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[@teehee4096]

​@privettoli When people comment on her video, it's easy to tell which channel we come from. So, if even one person comments something rude or disrespectful, it will reflect poorly on The Antibot's channel. So, it's better for all of us to just avoid contact, even if we intend to be nice. Additionally, even nice comments may be seen as spam if there are a lot of them from one place.

[@privettoli]

@@teehee4096 makes sense then

[@maryellenparmenter9303]

Youd think a Christian glowup would involve more focusing an specific ways you can practice more fruits of the spirit (ie kindness, humility, etc). The focus on aesthetic is telling

[@maryellenparmenter9303]

For example if she did a week where she focused on thinking before she spoke and reflected on how that went, that would be interesting and original content

[@vintagearisen]

@@maryellenparmenter9303 Holy girl glowup focusing on Matthew 6:1-6 = delete your social media. That's not marketable for an influencer 😂

[@audreydoyle5268]

Focus on aesthetic is literally a sin: vanity

[@Horus-Lupercal]

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[@Superwoodputtie]

I think it's also trying to make a certain type of Chrstianity seem attractive. Like "hey look at me. See I'm attractive and doing these fun things. Didn't you know this can be part of being a Christian?" As an adult we can see it and know "but we can just do all those same things, AND sleep in on Sun. Not to mention not worry about hell." But for a young person who doesn't have a lot of experience, it can look attractive.

[@EvelynTait]

A thing that I find so strange about American Christian modesty is that it is entirely about sexual modesty. But I was taught about financial modesty, which they never seem to contemplate. She goes out and gets all of these services and products that are wealth signifiers and thinks nothing of it.

[@zachreads]

Hypocrisy! My gast has never been more flabbered

[@impartialeggplant4438]

That's interesting. I hadn't thought about how immodest it is to flaunt wealth through name brand clothing and aesthetic Bible covers. But since she's trying to sell her aesthetic it's important for her to look good so that people will buy her expensive products.

[@Kingofthenet2]

As a Christian, I must say that this is a very interesting point to think about. The financial point you made particularly made me think harddd

[@Kingofthenet2]

@@zachreads🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnwalker1058]

Good point, especially since Christians believe in this thing called "being a good steward," which basically means being good at allocating and managing their personal resources to maximum benefit for the good of others and for society in service to God, which includes mainly financial resources.

[@AMoniqueOcampo]

It's weird watching these as a deconstructing Catholic. I am really glad that I never got into Christian influencers. What's really appalling to me is that all this Christian influencing/grifting goes against what's said in Matthew 6:2 "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward." These Christian influencers are basically making a show about how holy they are, much like the Pharisees of old.

[@MantasticHams]

I'm glad its clear to you, as someone raised in non-belief these videos are alarmingly obvious in their contradictions, modern christianity seems to almost revel in a disjointed life-script, it seems liek the easiest way to wash away the cognitive dissonance of modern society. If you can interpret the bible any way you want while alos considering it an escape from sin, you are basically sinless as long as you hold onto faith and only communicate with people who choose not to interrogate your rationalizations.

[@indigopines]

I was thinking about the same verse!! (Also a deconstructing Catholic, as it is 😅)

[@baraharonovich2926]

What’s wrong with playing a trumpet in a synagogue ):

[@jancerny8109]

Is she even making a show of how holy she is? She's making a show of how much time she spends on her hair, for pity's sake. I seem to recall Paul's letter to the Corinthians affirming that women should cover their tresses.

[@gabrielmccray3457]

I've never been approached by an evangelist and given a hot dog. A homeless guy did, though. Give people hot dogs. They'll remember it.

[@Allergydemon]

As a kid, I would frequently get invited to "hang out" by new acquaintances at homeschool groups I was (forced to be) a part of. They would invite me to hang out (me thinking they wanted to be friends), only for them to take me to a Church event without telling me beforehand what it was....usually they would say it was a concert or they were hanging out with friends and I could tag along. If I tried to invite them to do anything else (hanging out at my house, going to the movies etc) they made it clear they weren't interested in spending time with me if I wasn't going to their church. As a lonely kid who just wanted to make real friends this shit really fucked up my head. To this day I am still so suspicious of any new acquaintance that invites me to ANYTHING (what's the motive?). Christian people: please don't do this shit, it's fucking cruel.

[@indigopines]

That is so incredibly shitty and Im sorry that happened to you. You're more than just a mark on someone's checklist and you've proven youre a kinder soul by actually wanting to get to know them as people.

[@julkap4190]

As an average Christian I promise you not all of us are like that. This was really cruel. I'm so sorry. I for example did also have atheistic friend on highschool (more specifically me, my twin sister, one other Christian classmate and that one atheistic classmate were friends together). We did few times talk about Christianity, but me and the rest of our group quickly learned that it's very uncomfortable for our atheis. friend. So most of the times we avoided that topic. I did have also other atheis. friends who were not that easily triggered, but I still kept being respectful for their believes. I have my own negative feelings for some other believes (I'm mostly talking about cults), so I assume that Christianity is provoking other people the same way, too. If we two would be friends I promise you we would find some activities that both of us would enjoy. I love Jesus, but trust me, I don't get along well with people who are interested only in Jesus. I have other interests, too (mostly videogames and running) 😄

[@Sarah-re7cg]

@@julkap4190 when you mentioned that Christianity can be provoking to some people too, I just wanted to add my 2 cents. From my experience, it generally hasn’t been but I’m also around a lot of Christians who don’t try to evangelize constantly and who aren’t involved in toxic religious communities. Just for the record, I’m agnostic. Something I have noticed is how much religious extremists have inserted themselves into politics over and over again to the point where I can’t even tell if someone is wishing me a merry Christmas from a genuine place or if they’re one of those people who are convinced there’s some war on Christmas and they’re the words as stick to hit people with. Its also crazy how much toxic fundamentalist ideology is woven into American culture in general like purity culture for example and the rampant misogyny. Anyways, you seem like a nice, genuine person and I enjoyed reading your comment and just wanted to share my experience.

[@SessaV]

When I was in high school we had a group of kids who talked us into going to a "concert" at their church. They told us the people who got the most people to come got a trip to Florida and were like "there's arcade games, food, music." And sweared there wouldn't be a service. We were poor and dumpster dived for food, so we agreed. I was the only girl with a group of guys. They wouldn't let me sit with my friends, then they LOCKED US IN. I told them I had to pee and they said I'd have to wait until the concert was done in an hour. I threatened to pee in the corner. I also may have mentioned that what they were doing was unlawful and my dad was a cop. They let me out and I sat in my van waiting for my friends for the next 2 hours

[@LettersFromAFriend]

​​@@SessaVThey did WHAT!?! Apart from being obviously unlawful, how the h...oly Ghost could they think this would make people think "yeah, great church, I need to join!"?

[@kennethleeds8503]

You are spot on--the Holy Girl Glow Up doesn't do anything for the poor. She doesn't donate. She doesn't work in soup kitchens. Nothing. Also note--she doesn't tithe.

[@JoanEshiemomoh]

Oh and you donate to the poor EVERY SINGLE DAYYY, bro stop commenting on other ppls problems and maybe you should focus on yours

[@kennethleeds8503]

@@JoanEshiemomoh I'm pretty sure I donate more than she does. And in any event, I don't pretend to be Christian.

[@kbird6208]

A good video would be to skip the highlights and manicure and give that money to a charity and volunteer that time. But nope.

[@JoanEshiemomoh]

@@kennethleeds8503 so because she doesn't show herself donating makes her not to be a Christian 🙄

[@kennethleeds8503]

@@JoanEshiemomoh Her entire video is supposed to be about what a Christian woman does. For someone who drones on about her relationship with Jesus, eschewing any sign of charity shows that her claims ring hollow. Any real Christian should be able to see that.

[@indigopines]

I'm sorry, but it's WILD that this person's answer to "How to be a good person" is "Look pretty." *WILD.*

[@melonthemelons]

Right, like imagine if someone was depressed and couldn't upkeep and instead of focusing on knowing God loves you regardless its about looking "aesthetic"

[@EmArTea]

@@melonthemelons to these people, mental illness doesn’t exist and depression is a sin, so yeah, not being able to do your basic upkeep would be a sign that you’re not Christian enough

[@brianna094]

​@@EmArTea😂 send me to hell now then. They're so self deluded

[@boxie13]

She’s almost saying the quiet part out loud 😶

[@ChinStrapOfFat]

@@EmArTea”they think mental illness is a sin” I cousins agree more. It’s so frowned upon to be frowning upon your own prerogative and I don’t know why that’s even a thing

[@salamanda11]

I’m so confused about how a hair style can give “holy girl vibes.” What does that even mean?? She’s starting off really superficial.

[@kbird6208]

Holy girl = has plenty of money to spend on herself

[@ninaasf-ck]

Exactly. I noticed that her sister's hair looks different from hers. Is her sister not "Holy"????????? It's silliness.

[@clementine8853]

Christianity has always been a superficial religion (for those who are “practicing”)

[@AddisynWhite13]

She’s taking care of herself

[@dethornedrose]

Personally as a Christian wouldn’t it be more holy to deny oneself of something superficial like that. Not saying it’s a sin to color hair or buy things she is…but a holy girl glow up seems like it would be focused on self denial or getting even closer and closer to Christ and living like Jesus Not spending a ton of money

[@sparkymularkey6970]

I would have imagined that a true "holy girl" Christian glow-up would be to, like, volunteer to help the homeless and to donate to non-profit organizations or something. 🤣

[@giuliar7944]

Same! I thought it was gonna be something like praying more, doing volunteer work, read the Bible etc. And while there's nothing wrong (of course) with having your hair and nails done I am not sure how this has any link with spiritual glow up

[@ninaasf-ck]

Instead she's selling us highlighters... the plot twist 🤣☠️

[@sparkymularkey6970]

@@giuliar7944 Jesus only loves you when you have acrylics and a blowout, I guess. 😝

[@mel999.]

I haven't watch the video but you very small minded if you think God believers don't take time for self care like ANYONE should lol

[@sparkymularkey6970]

@@mel999. You KNOW I didn't say that.

[@rustkitty]

"I'm obsessed with my hair, guys!" Nothing like starting your holy glow-up with one of the seven deadly sins, right?

[@bigdiehlenergy]

I teach high school, and she speaks exactly like the 16 year olds I see daily. The infantilization that happens in this community is glaring here.

[@m4tta]

my theory is that these women are not really held to high standards within their communities, they’re not expected to mature and get wise, simply follow commands

[@Niuwuning]

Funny that by viewing and commenting on this video your increasing her reach. And your views equate money in her bank account

[@wijcik]

@@m4tta I have found that intellectualism in a Christian woman is frowned upon, especially by the men, in the more fundamentalist circles. I remember asking a missionary's wife what her opinion was on a theological concept, and her response was to tell me that it wasn't really what she did. That it was more her husband's job. Then, she asked me how many children I have. I died a little inside.

[@mariannacross2538]

notice that she's also all about being 'that christian girl' instead of 'that christian woman'

[@bigdiehlenergy]

Back at you? @@Niuwuning

[@Amayzun1]

"you look fire, sis!" 😒😒😒😒😒😒😒 Also, what a coincidence that everything you need for this "glow up" - she sells or has a promo code for!

[@gnomie2.0]

Yeah that line irked me too

[@DocBree13]

Wow! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@gnomie2.0]

7:48 “let’s just have a moment to ourselves, right?” Yep, just a holy girl, her phone, and her social media audience…ahhhh the quiet moment alone to rest & recharge 🙄

[@deathismyown]

"how to justify being a Wordly Materialistic Girl with righteous indignation"

[@indigopines]

No, to be a good, moral Christian, you need an expensive, trendy haircut with highlights, brandname clothes, and a fully RESEARCHED manicure 😤 (I didnt even know people DID that, the couple of times ive gotten my nails done I've just been like "huh this color looks nice" and let the salon person decide the rest)

[@DocBree13]

Exactly!

[@austinrutledge6484]

Don't forget that good trendy Christian girls get to go to Europe

[@catis4]

It's funny that she's trying to be different from other women that dress ~immodestly~ but she's emulating other influencers by buying from the most trendy brands in social media rn.

[@mirandarensberger6919]

And also really showing off her body in her videos. Obviously, she's totally allowed to do that and there's nothing wrong with it, but she should maybe put more space in between the preaching about modest dress and the cleavage shot.

[@AChickandaDuck]

Yeah, it’s funny how modesty has morphed into just meaning “covered,” instead of not flashy or expensive

[@lorianabanana6066]

She is trying to dress as close to the 'immodest' women she claims to be better than. Notice she is still wearing crops tops or tanks- just in whites or pastels and a button up over it. But instead of throwing a hoodie or a flannel over her tops- it needs to be a very expensive white blouse or button up. It's giving 'My rich WASPy MIL is trying to look young'. I also love how you DEFINETLY need to buy expensive bibles and journals to write in. You can get a blank journal and a cheap bible at walmart or target for under $10 for BOTH. And I've noticed that thrift stores around me are always full of bibles, Christain journals and all kinds of Lee Strobel books for like 50 cents. I love it because- it's so 'Ugh Grandma gave me The Case of Christ and a Girl Defined journal AGAIN??? Donating this ish.' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@christianjalexander]

Exactly. And, I'm not a Christian, but I'm a former one, and I find it fascinating that the actual Bible passages that talk about immodesty describe it as a matter of FLAUNTING WEALTH, not leaving body parts uncovered. Ugh.

[@Faint366]

She also opened her video with a shot of her chest and her head completely out of frame. She’s showing more skin than the “evil atheist who just wants to sin” here

[@bryanaperry8760]

This is so weird to me bc back when I was a good Christian gal, if someone called themselves "holy" it would actually have been very looked-down upon.

[@johannageisel5390]

Yep. When I hear "Holy Girl" I picture Jeanne d'Arc, Saint Barbara, Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia or any other young female saint who spends her time on her knees in a chapel or among the poor and sick to feed and care for them. Definitely not a materialistic and kind of vain girl who doesn't even live the most important Christian values of benevolence and charity.

[@elizabethmcnamara6548]

Jesus said to be holy because your heavenly father is holy. So how is trying to be holy frowned upon??? She should be wicked???!!! Ha! Very telling in today's day and age!!

[@melissakathleen5181]

I just find it so funny whenever she's talking about modesty. Legit everything she mentioned (other than the long skirts of course) were things I wasn't allowed to wear (tanks, tube tops, athletic wear) because it wasn't modest 😂😂 so to have to shown as examples of modest dress is just so ironic to me.

[@saramarencic6027]

This calls for a Blasphemous Girl Fall. 🎃👻

[@gnomie2.0]

OMG LOVE THAT IDEA

[@MayaLove777]

Yep gonna read The Satanic Bible, listen to heavy metal and watch horror movies 🤘😈🎃👻

[@theasexualvampire13]

Atheist Girl Autumn

[@riseofdarkleela]

@@theasexualvampire13liking the alliteration here 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@saramarencic6027]

​@@theasexualvampire13love it!!! 🤘

[@Kovukingsrod]

I didn’t realise being “holy” was so materialistic. Thought the point was kinda the opposite

[@slayerangel6597]

Of course, being holy is this materialistic! That is the historical faith after all. White, beige, showing off your home and wealth, exactly like Jesus and His followers always intended.

[@naomihirsch2796]

New videos from you AND Drew?! My unholy chalice runneth over

[@FrozEnbyWolf150]

"Do you think God really cares what hairstyle you have?" In her mind, God cares about the same things she cares about, loves the same things she loves, hates the same things she hates, and always knows and agrees with whatever she is thinking. Funny how that works out.

[@kbird6208]

God wants her to be pretty and on trend. Forget the downtrodden!

[@aprilk141]

Splintered minds, fractionated. To think the mind of a God guides you invites mental illness within. We are just people with the minds of people.❤

[@johnwalker1058]

"In her mind, God cares about the same things she cares about, loves the same things she loves, hates the same things she hates, and always knows and agrees with whatever she is thinking." - To be fair, this is pretty much most Christians. Their god is pretty much an avatar for their own values, beliefs, and personal tastes.

[@aprilk141]

@@johnwalker1058 it seems the only way to bridge the chasm of the false beliefs.

[@nightmarerex2035]

@@johnwalker1058 think can replace "christains" with almost all "religion" "the holy sprit told me" "God told me" "holy sprit told me" its not a sin to fuck that girl but sin to fuck any other girl! God told me i can own a private jet and fling poop at anyone who diddent donate to me to get the pricate jet!

[@ChappieCrosby]

The Christian fixation on the color white is a little off-putting imo. I'm sure the association of the color white with holiness, cleanliness, purity, etc isn't exclusive to Christianity. But we all know certain sects have taken that association down to race so it deserves to be called out

[@vintagearisen]

Even her dog is beige lol

[@yukismith4518]

I agree the fixation on the color is so very off putting. I feel this is the group of folks who will lose it if they found out a bride didn’t want to wear a white dress for their wedding even if they are a fellow Christian.

[@MantasticHams]

I have complex feelings about it, its certainly not limited to christianity or european culture, though there are clear issues of its use there. You can see it in many asian countries for sure, and i think its main root is in light/shadow dichotomy. Light is warm, shadow is cold, Light is safe, Shadow is unsafe, etc. But I've always wondered if racism was partly a result of applying this thought process to skin color, or if it was merely an afterthought used to rationalize it later. Just to be clear it doesn't matter much as far as morality, racism is fkn terrible, I just wonder whcih way it happened because i feel that would tell us something about how these things emerge in our collective cultural consciousness.

[@callusklaus2413]

I don't think you're off in your discomfort. White as a color has a really interesting and non racist history in early European cultures, and white has a legacy in the Abrahamic faiths as well, but it absolutely suited later colonial and slaving Christians and Muslims (Tangent but yes, Muslims in the early modern period living in the Levant and East Africa considered themselves to be white in a similar way that Euro trash would later do) to justify enslavement of Africans and each other. This holiness of white married with skin color was then combined with the idea of biological superiority later slavers and colonizers would spread as additional spiritual, natural, and logical cover to justify their atrocities against other people.

[@callusklaus2413]

And this isn't even touching American protestants and their relationship with the holiness of the color white and the concept of a white race.

[@L_i_g_h_t]

I can assure you that nobody who has devoted their life energy to feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, welcoming the stranger, and caring for the sick, poor, and incarcerated, goes around looking that fancy and carefree. While the true Jesus life has many moments of joy and the people who live it are the most beautiful people I've ever seen, they are also battle-worn and often weary from carrying the burdens of others. And they certainly don't have a closet full of white pants, because you can do practically nothing meaningful without ruining white pants. Thanks for your videos! You keep me sane in a world full of Christian gaslighting! 💜

[@LeafHuntress]

I believe it was Jonathan Safran Foer who wrote a hilarious book on trying to comply with *every* _SINGLE_ commandment in the bible. Yes, even the stoning of a sinner.(throwing a little stone at someone who picked up sticks on a saturday, with permission) At the end he evaluated the ones he liked & he claims that wearing white made him feel lighter. So maybe it might help lift those burdens? ;-) I thought before she said it, that all that beige made it look like the neo-idiots in Charlottesville etc.

[@L_i_g_h_t]

@@LeafHuntress LOL she probably had a segment in her glow up video where she stops at Party City to buy some tiki torches but had to cut it out for length.

[@theforrestguy]

in terms of this form of evangelism that you address - this happened to me in college! i attended an event in my dorm that was just advertised as a fun crafts night, no mention of religion. it was only after we'd been making crafts for about half an hour and chatting and having a good time that the organizers of the event started to turn the conversation to religion and press me on my beliefs. it made me so uncomfortable to realize that i had been deceived and now i was trapped in this social situation in the place where i lived. i felt pressured enough to give my phone number to the leader just so i could get out of there unbothered although i blocked her when she texted me after. it was a dehumanizing experience like you mentioned to be socialized with when i was lonely and vulnerable only to realize that they had engineered the entire situation with an agenda and cared only about my conversion to their religion rather than any actual connection.

[@kylenebrender8611]

I have such a hard time listening to the Christian terms she uses without cringing and rolling my eyes. I grew up in Christianity my entire life until I turned 30. I am so grateful to see things for what they actually are. But man, I have a very low tolerance for christianese. Like nails on the chalkboard. 🤦

[@melissabattles3196]

Oh gosh, yes! It's one of my biggest, most frequent triggers now 😵‍💫😭😂

[@audreydoyle5268]

Ahahaha, christianese, that's a good way of describing it. Idk all the phrases and words they use off the top of my head, however I do know there's a particular vocabulary they use, especially when evangelising.

[@DaydreamAllday]

She kept using the term steward, ugh.

[@chaos_production]

I cringed mostly when the christian talk was combined with the "cool", gen Z speak, such as "girlie", "fire", "it's a vibe"... It gives the teacher who is trying way too hard to be cool and friendly with their students

[@omotayosatuyi252]

Damn that last part was a little rude as a Christian don’t think you would like your religion being compared to nails on a chalkboard

[@kornkorn4202]

I remember being an active Mormon as a teenage girl and no matter how many Sunday mornings I spent at church, no matter how many young women's meetings I went to on Wednesday night, I still couldn't connect to my peers. I always suspected it had more to do with the way I presented myself. We were humans, let alone teenagers, of course we didn't spend all our time in silent religious contemplation. It's at least nice to see confirmation that being Christlike isn't enough: you have to be conventionally feminine too.

[@WilliamHiser]

As a Nashvillian for the past 8+ years, it’s bonkers to me seeing actual footage of her trying to evangelize on Broadway, which is the absolute heart of Nashville’s touristy area. It becomes exceptionally raucous down there on the weekends, and I can’t see what she’s doing being at all productive or even listened to in that area. I think that context emphasizes the potentially performative, disingenuous nature of what she’s doing. Of course, I’m not a part of her group, so I can’t fully appreciate any intention I may be missing. Thanks for a great video!

[@BisexualCommando]

yeah, and as if there isn’t a church every 500 feet in the area too lol (don’t live in the city but I’ve been in the area my whole life)

[@Moonpie90]

I have a bible from 1854 (or maybe earlier that's the date in it), I also own highlighters and pens (not used on my antique bible). I have apparently begun my holy girl journey

[@gnomie2.0]

You won’t get far with those caramel highlights…Godspeed!

[@WintaAssefa]

I'm about to pray before bed and will mention you now. I hope you grow unto His stature Louisa (and hugs from an Ethiopian sister who hopes to keep growing too:)

[@youareherediversity7321]

If you have an antique bible- do not damage it with highlighter! It is disrespectful of the paper!

[@Moonpie90]

@@youareherediversity7321 I literally said I don't use highlighters or pens on the paper 😂

[@youareherediversity7321]

@@Moonpie90 oh yeah- sorry- I misread in the shock of thinking of a 180 year old book being that close to highlighters! 😝

[@raspberryitalia3464]

To call oneself holy at all seems blasphemous tbh

[@callusklaus2413]

Yeah, not religious so maybe I'm mistaken, but I get the sense that the holiness of someone is conferred and earned less claimed if that makes sense. It would see to me that God or religious authority would be the one to anointe someone or something as holy.

[@irinasolomina1800]

So on point

[@MayaLove777]

I don't believe in the Bible anymore but I know there's a verse in the Bible that says that Christians should be holy as God is holy

[@Nerobyrne]

for Catholics it would literally be heresy, because only dead people can be declared "Saint"

[@dethornedrose]

When Jesus was on this earth he loved people and cared for their needs spiritual physical and emotional. I think that’s what Christian’s should go for. Im a Christian but I like watching this channel to see if I’m representing Christ to nonbelievers

[@gemstonejasper17]

When I was a Christian in middle and high school, I would never dare to show my shoulders. Even when exercising or even swimming. I wore big, baggy T-Shirts. Didn't stop a man from molesting 12-year-old me at the pool, but that's a whole other story. I also never wore shorts with 2 exceptions. I wore shorts the day I got baptized (which made me extremely uncomfortable), and I wore shorts under my marching band uniform (because we had to change in front of each other and it was easier and more comfortable to have shorts than long pants). I also wore a knee-length spring dress to my HS graduation, which was also a big step for me. My sophomore year of HS, I went on a summer mission trip where we went door to door for hours every day. I refused to wear shorts, even though it was over 100 degrees F some days. I literally suffered from heat exhaustion and came close to a medical emergency. It's not that I wasn't allowed to wear shorts. But there were a lot of rules. They had to come down to the knees or lower. They couldn't be tight or form fitting. They couldn't have any writing or designs that might draw attention. Etc. Most feminine shorts broke these rules, but I wasn't allowed to wear men's clothes. So the hassle of finding an acceptable pair of shorts just wasn't worth it for me. Also, my non-binary ass feels extremely uncomfortable with shaved legs. Not sure why. Just a thing. Always hated the feeling of smooth legs and hated the amount of time and effort that smooth legs required. But that was extremely taboo. My parents and grandparents made it a big deal because they cared about me and didn't want me to get bullied or go to hell. But when a grown adult, sometimes even a stranger, is commenting on a 13-year-old's legs, that's weird. Shorts also made me uncomfortable due to my several non-consentual sexual experiences. Everything from harassment to assault starting at age 8 with a family member and never ending. When that man molested me at the pool, it terrified me, so I wouldn't show my legs anymore. When I was SA'd at 13, I was either ignored or blamed by every adult that I told. I was somehow his stumbling block. It was so traumatic, and I never wanted it to happen again. I figured that I did something wrong since everyone blamed me, so I thought I had some control over other people's actions. So I stopped wearing shorts all together, even in private or with family. It took years of small steps, but a few months ago, I finally took the step to wear shorts at work, around close friends/family, and in public. There are still situations I won't wear shorts in, but I've come a long way in healing that trauma.

[@Rachel.832]

So proud of you! 🎉

[@riseofdarkleela]

You have come a long way…and you did it for yourself! So sorry you had to experience and overcome such things but you should feel very good about yourself for practicing self love and making progress 😊

[@LoveYourself-my9nz]

Happy to hear that you have started your healing journey ... But can you explain to me how not wanting to shave your legs has anything to do with being non binary? Men or women, anyone can like or dislike shaving their legs so... I don't get it!

[@garfunkletime6337]

@@LoveYourself-my9nzWell, I think it's just because shaved legs are tied so heavily to gender in our culture. It's possible they feel it makes them seem more feminine to others if their legs are shaved. Body hair shouldn't be gendered in our society, but to some extent it still is!

[@gemstonejasper17]

@LoveYourself-my9nz In the culture I was raised in, shaved legs were expected of women and hairy legs expected of men. I was always scolded and outcast for not fitting that mold. This is how I personally experience my own gender. All people have different experiences, so I cannot speak for everyone. It's similar to how some people see makeup as gender neutral and others see it as inherently feminine. Neither is wrong (unless it is being used to put down others). That's just how they experience their gender. So leg hair isn't inherently gendered, but in the culture I grew up in, it held a lot of weight

[@drzaius844]

I left the church in 1990. This is an excellent reminder of everything I hated about evangelical church culture. The language (waiting on the lord, god’s timing, spiritual warfare, on fire for christ), and the in group/out group approach to their greater community, none of it has changed and it is as repellent as ever, as is the grift. I will admit that this woman can hustle, I’m kind of impressed lol. Thank you!

[@DocBree13]

Same!

[@SewardWriter]

It reminds me of when my parents sent me to Evangelical school, where I got constantly bullied, was treated like a freak for asking questions, and started becoming a Jew.

[@lilafeldman8630]

Yep, me three.

[@lilafeldman8630]

@@SewardWriter sounds interesting, id love ve to hear more! I was Jewish and got sucked into evangelicalism.

[@RR-kz4hq]

My holy girl glow up was me losing my faith

[@michellethiesen7972]

I'm a Christian and I agree with you wholeheartedly. Like your body is a temple and you should take care of it but focusing on your appearance over your actions and how you treat people is wrong. You need to live your life in service of others and embody the fruits of the spirit. If she spent as much time helping her community as she does on social media she might actually embody what it means to be holy and Christ like.

[@Gnome-kc7pr]

Nope, she can never be holy thats not real. Nobody is deserving of worship, nobody is holy. Ever.

[@jmparker78]

Yes, much of what Ashley wears would have been strongly condemned by the Christian culture I came out of. Also, in this video she acts like whenever she wears a tube or tank, she always has something over it. I've seen her Instagram. She does NOT always wear the cover-up stuff. In fact, there are a few videos and shots she's put up where she seems to be TRYING to look sexy. She doesn't seem to have any problem with cleavage or bellybutton, et al. Not judging that at all; pop off as far as I'm concerned. What bugs me is the hypocrisy. There's no question she thinks other girls who dress like that are immodest, whereas how she dresses really isn't that different.

[@kyoyameganebereznoff]

Being “emptied of myself” so that a god can make their presence known sounds terrible. I have fought hard enough to discover who I am and to learn how to be true to myself; I have no interest in being absorbed into a group identity that “empties me” of myself.

[@Younce_Davies]

There are many things she said that were really culty and this was one of them. Also, no friends outside of christianity

[@shaereub4450]

This is a classic cult tactic that many ex Mormon missionaries say what happens during their mission trip.

[@Gnome-kc7pr]

Yeah its extremely misanthropic. If a god is all powerful you don't need to become a hollowed out husk to invite its presence.

[@magister343]

"Modesty" in the bible has a lot less to do with hiding sexuality as it did with not flaunting wealth. Showing one's entirely breasts would be considered more modest that wearing intricate braids, gold, or pearl jewelry.

[@vanirie434]

It's interesting how she just talks about having, having, getting, buying, but doesn't bother putting down any actual boundaries for what NOT to do.

[@vintagearisen]

I like how her VERY first shot in the "holy girl glow up" video is her chest. Not saying that's intentional but it doesn't seem like it's designed to "keep the brethren from stumbling" if you know what I mean.

[@salamanda11]

I also thought that lingering camera angle was super weird. Why didn’t she start the clip once her face was at least in view??

[@starlabradshaw2969]

That's exactly what I thought (and commented lol) as well!!

[@Alric117]

Okay this might just be me but does anyone else hate the cadence that these “day in the life” influencers use when they talk?

[@presentfuture7563]

You mean the upspeak? Where every sentence ends with a question mark? You find it annoying? Like it makes them sound vapid?

[@Alric117]

@@presentfuture7563 I hate you because I read this comment in that tone IN MY HEAD! Ahhhhhhh

[@presentfuture7563]

@@Alric117 🤭

[@slayerangel6597]

No, it's not just you. It grinds my gears to dust.

[@lilafeldman8630]

I do not follow Ashley and the only reason I've heard of her is because of vloggers like you. I tried to be a good Christian girl in my twenties. Looking back now, I realize I just carried a lot of brokenness with me that got in the way of being able to live out my faith very well. I had so many stressors in my life including night shifts there was no way I could ever follow one of her routines.

[@theantibot]

Yep, the fact that she thinks following all of these routines and habits is actually practical displays the level of privilege she experiences.

[@MantasticHams]

Yeah if the christian god wanted this and the christian god is also the immanent force of nature that brought capitalism to us, than why are most people economically unable to achieve these goals? It falls apart quite quickly.

[@katiefountain2407]

Just wanted to offer some encouragement. Sorry if it's out of line. All that's required of us is honest and simple faith. Let go and let God 🙏

[@lilafeldman8630]

@@katiefountain2407 yes, I wish I'd taken that advice a long time ago. I could have saved myself alot of pain.

[@81Wordsworth]

Right--It doesn't matter if it's a"Christian" makeover or a secular makeover. The problem is this relentless focus that all teenage girls need a makeover in the first place. She's not separating herself from secular influences or consumer culture; she's just finding a niche within them.

[@GinaBlythe]

Funny. I grew closer to God when I LEFT the church. It's almost as if God ISN'T in the church! And, your video of how to be that Satanist girl WAS HILARIOUS! 😂❤ Think I should hit subscribe now...😊

[@m4tta]

i am an orthodox christian and i don’t follow the church i follow basic morality and try to think about what jesus taught. the church is a human invention and so corrupt, even though i go sometimes, the church is not the religion itself

[@melonthemelons]

I absolutely agree as a Muslim revert. I went from fearing I wasn't good enough to loving myself and focusing on helping others. Imo people who refocus their religon on its actual kind aspects are the best to be around

[@NoName-fo2je]

Sammmmeeee

[@Gnome-kc7pr]

God is not anywhere, except in empty, failing minds.

[@Gnome-kc7pr]

⁠​⁠@@m4ttagod is a human invention. Also the church was founded on an explicit command, directly from Jesus himself. So technically if you believe in talking snakes and jesus and god and adam and eve, then the same source of that belief encourages you to put stock into the church as an institution. So you are actually a protestant pretending to be orthodox, for some reason, maybe because you think it sounds more legitimate. But you're not orthodox of any kind if you don't follow any church.

[@shamedgeeky]

When I was an evangelical teenager, I would often work backwards from any fun trend I wanted to partake in, and come up with a “jesus justification “ for it. Like, it’s ok for me to listen to secular music, because I rewrite the lyrics and play Christian covers of them in my band! I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s some of that going on. She wants to be a successful influencer, but because everything in her life HAS to be about the religion, she justifies it as spreading the gospel. Plus I think that audience is pretty insular and easier to get some kind of fandom in

[@teamarie123]

She picked up so many white clothes and I literally couldn't own that closet. I own colorful and dark clothes to hide how much I stain things haha.

[@kbird6208]

Dark clothes are great until you adopt a light colored cat. Now I can't win 😂

[@CatMom-uw9jl]

@@kbird6208It’s not cat hair. It’s Kitty Glitter!

[@Kingofthenet2]

Same 😂😂😂

[@Shirby857]

Love the video. I really like how pragmatic you are. You are very respectful throughout the video, you don’t mock or make fun of her, but you don’t hold back on pointing out how problematic and unethical her practices are. Also loved the Michael Scott clip! I think it’s so nasty when Christians say things like “let the lord come inside you!” Uh, ew. Do they not realize how nasty that sounds? At least it’s consensual lmao

[@tembybee]

Right. I love how graceful she is with videos like this.

[@auntiedee9468]

I'm sure this is not a new observation for others, but it is for me. She's the evolution of the televangelist. When I think about all of the 'products' that have been floating around women's conferences for the past decade or so (I live in rhinestone bible land)....I'm not at all surprised.

[@youareherediversity7321]

Some of the things she suggests would be considered heretical in some groups! I felt myself suck in my breath when she said about using highlighters in a bible! I would have been spanked for that when I was a child!

[@panikiczcock2891]

I'm atheist but was raised christian and I'm wondering if her calling it a "holy girl" thing isn't considered blasphemous/sinful from the religious standpoint? I'm pretty sure it is lol

[@HM-cq2rv]

I’m so sorry that happened to you but bible journaling /doing art and highlighting in your bible is very popular nowadays

[@elyseparker5333]

I think it's ironic that wanting to be the best version of yourself includes buying all this clothing from notoriously unethical brands.

[@annaromanova1233]

This sweet christian lady makes me laugh so hard. I, as an atheist, wear more modest clothes then her 😄 So, listening to her passionate speech of modesty is just pure fun

[@AnnekeOosterink]

I'll be honest, Ashley doesn't really sound sweet. She says some things that make me think she's likely to be very judgmental. But yeah, I like wearing skirts, and I like historybounding, so I guess I look more "modest" than Ashley sometimes, I'm an atheist so I don't really care about modesty, I'll wear what makes me feel comfy. It's telling that her version of modesty is so different from many other people, as in, modesty as a concept varies wildly, and it's also purely based on aesthetics in Ashley's case. She doesn't mention a lot of things that I've heard christians say about behaviour that's supposed to be modest.

[@ED-eh6iq]

Wow that’s a take - sweet harmless fun? A lot of us grew up full of guilt for all not reading the bible every day land sharing the gospel every chance and feeling inadequate because we weren’t this girl with her ‘ministry,’ and her caramel highlights. Sorry I’m a little defensive this stuff hits a nerve for me! 😂

[@annaromanova1233]

@@ED-eh6iq don't be sorry. It's your perspective. I'm an ex-christian too, so I know it can be nerving. I've just grown up in quite a different culture. In my church girls would be demanded to wear knee-long scirts, shirts with sleeves and collars, cover their heads, no make-up, no nails etc. That's why I couldn't stop laughing, watching her. It was just a dissonance in my head. But, probably, having the same experience as you, I would feel the same way.

[@ED-eh6iq]

@@annaromanova1233 ah ok! That makes sense. I see how it would be hilarious to someone who grew up in a much more demanding culture! Haha girl you think you’re being modest in your skin tight active wear 😂 It’s just hard to hear people who didn’t grow up religious saying oh isn’t that sweet and fun.

[@linagarett]

I second the notion. I wear more modestly than she does and you ain't hearing me preach about dressing modestly. It is interesting to note that the modesty I learned back then pertained more on brand worship rather than sexuality. So... y'know.. it is also ironic either way.

[@alexandrac591]

"feigned profundity" is a fabulous term

[@kellyjoboland5594]

One of the things that lead me into deconstructing my faith was that story of Jesus being angry with people who made money in his Father's house.

[@kellyjoboland5594]

This video was slightly triggering for me. The emotional manipulation that comes with only spending your time with other Christians...

[@rebeca5270]

(Sorry if there are grammatical errors, I'm using the translator) Jesus was angry because the Temple was a place of worship, and not a marketplace where people could sell and profit... The merchants were disrespectful, for the Temple was a sacred place. Jesus did nothing wrong. God bless you ;)

[@joshua-we9xr]

To be closer to God make sure you spend $400 at Sephora apparently. 😂

[@ABLovescrafting]

What I see from her, and is a hang up from my fundy upbringing, is her vanity. Like, I still have a hard time posting stuff online, fighting against the harsh attitudes that my parents had about vanity, and that I heard from other religious movies and such. I'm sure it was tied up with purity, and misogyny

[@curiousnerdkitteh]

"Feigned profundity" is such a great term! When I googled it it also brought up fake/pseudo profundity. I now know the term for something that has been irritating me my whole teen-to-adult life. It's particularly obvious when it's a platitude or an old saying that rhymes. But often it's just something that rolls off the tongue in a snappy and possibly insulting way like an unbeatably clever retort, or has "intellectual"-sounding words in it, or sounds "old timey" through the use of outdated words, giving it the impression of timeless wisdom. Or of course, being attributable to a famous person, and our imagination allows us to adopt an interpretation where the ancient context is perfectly applicable to our particular modern context.

[@KmChx_MX]

No no no, she’s getting highlights because Jesus is the HIGHEST LIGHT… He shines his LIGHT from on HIGH… HE- alright I’ll see myself out 🚪 🚶🏽‍♀️

[@markcharcas2293]

Haha! Her: “Don’t wear tank tops or tube tops without covering your arms and shoulders. That’s not modest!” Also her: “Here’s a great workout tank top you should wear for working out!” …oh but it’s got thick shoulder straps so that’s what makes it ok. 🤣 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@andershine]

The way she talks is appropriated from black and gay culture. That's just to say that she wouldn't be talking like that without those influences, but she probably doesn't consider them holy.

[@cerys113]

literally. and she probably isnt so supportive to lgbtqia ppl and poc…

[@Faceless_Cryptid]

I was confused by your comment because I saw it before I got really far into the video, but I've definitely noticed that pattern now, especially regarding gay culture (Which I myself am a part of, so that's probably why I noticed it more.) Obviously some people just speak the way they want to speak, and I'm the last person to try and control you. But it is rather strange that she speaks with a modified version of the cadence/slang of a queer person, while championing a wholly opposite lifestyle.

[@UltraSword2442]

That “going over the strategy to evangelize properly” segment made me so uncomfortable, and pretty much for the exact reasons you said. I can’t imagine having people come up to you, being all friendly and engaging in a nice conversation, only to find out they see you as some “wandering soul DESPERATE for their help” must be so crushing

[@Student1483]

The JW's and Mormons were the worst for this around the university I went to. They would approach people waiting for the bus (captive audience) and proselytize. It certainly affected how I perceive people who strike up 'random' conversation in public, and I can tell when someone has disingenuous intentions just by their approach. I found an effective deterrent, though: save your most boring concept/theory from your courses and keep that ready to present. When you're approached by an evangelical, just start spouting your sleep inducing theory (as if it's the most exciting thing ever), and you can watch as their eyes glaze over. It doesn't take long before they wish you a good day and practically run away.

[@emjayee]

Truly, as a Black woman cringe every time a preppy white girl like herself says "sis". Ick.

[@sparkymularkey6970]

Right? It's like they don't stop and think about what "sis" and "sister" means in the greater US cultural context.

[@bmoe4609]

I don't get why they can't say sis. I'm black I didn't know it was assigned to a certain type. No different than bro

[@camillefaith2005]

@@bmoe4609 It's not about ability. It's not like sis is a slur and nobody except for this one group of people should say it, but it just is weird to use a very common part of black women's common vernacular when you don't seem to be around a lot of black women, and you otherwise don't use AAVE.

[@monie3558]

@@camillefaith2005ignore the pick me

[@Chelbasaur]

What a weird thing to have an issue with and spend mental energy on. Yikes.

[@suzannecabral8947]

I like how someone who proclaims modesty decided to make the beginning of the video (right after the intro) be a shot of her boobs

[@presentfuture7563]

That top would get you kicked out of teaching Vacation Bible School for sure 🤣

[@vintagearisen]

EXACTLY! What the hell?

[@Bunnysinger]

As someone who's been born and raised in a predominantly atheistic society, some clips of this girl give me serious cultist and mass psychosis vibes. Only making friends with in-group people, the out-group is the enemy, obsessing over a fictional character and book, ... The clip of the group of young people "praying" in group in what looks like a parking garage sends shivers down my spine. Young people ought to be free minds, these people have been groomed with such a restricted mindset as a result, that I am seriously doubting they can have any empathy for out-group people, which is necessary to have a functioning society. Their mind also constantly protects itself from outside influence, so I imagine breaking free is extremely hard.

[@Janehaver]

I'm jealous of anyone not born into a predominantly Christian society 😂. I made my Instagram handle Art Witch and my parents freaked out... I'm 30 why are they obsessed with what my social media handle is. Ah.... Anyways now I just laugh and live my life.

[@joyousdog1]

I watch a lot of response videos, and have never been so annoyed by the person being responded to. The repetitive shallow, vapid, consumerist, "I'm obsessed with ____" crap is even more obnoxious to me than Kent Hovind, Ray Comfort and WIlliam Lane Craig. I never thought that was possible.

[@indigopines]

(Thinks back for a moment) ..... Nah, Kent is worse. Definitely worse. (I'm just teasing, she is incredibly aggravating to listen to.)

[@joyousdog1]

@@indigopines 😁 Kent's voice is higher-pitched and more piercing. I guess it's a tie. And I don't want to hear the play-off round!

[@johnwalker1058]

I did cringe at this "holy girl," but Craig still takes the cake for me. From the smugness of his tone when he thinks he's actually debunking anything to the dismissiveness of any school of thought or concept that does not align with Christian doctrines, hearing Craig speak makes me cringe every time.

[@joyousdog1]

@@johnwalker1058 I can see that. He's also got a very unpleasant, whiny tone, which gets under my skin. There's something about the combination of repulsive content and annoying sound that makes some of these folks more grating than others.

[@julecaesara482]

I'll show you how to dress modestly by buying from brands that treat their employees like subhumaaans whohooo

[@unseenmolee]

kinda sad drew isnt in this vid, i love how yall bounce off each other, your clearly v close and its just nice to see ppl being chill and respectful while still critiquing what your talking abt in a way thats really easy to follow. love your channel

[@elisam.r.9960]

I'm actually rather pleased to see Taylor doing a video solo, myself.

[@theantibot]

Don’t worry - there will be more vids of us together in the future! I do enjoy doing solo vids and harkening back to the early days of my channel though.

[@riseofdarkleela]

I also really enjoy the solo videos, not that I don’t like the ones with Drew. The pacing is different and I like the just us girls vibes.

[@katietoole8345]

If I ever wear "business girly vibes" someone unalive me....

[@misskitkatqueen5265]

I let out a small screee when I saw your copia plush! Love seeing another fan! Hope you have an awesome day and keep up the awesome work! 😄

[@kristiw.1823]

As a follower of Jesus for more than 50 years, she might want to reread the part of the NT where Jesus flipped the money changers tables. Her videos are seriously giving me unholy QVC vibes.

[@TC-8789]

The evangelical and conservative culture also lives in a bubble where they operate under the premise that anyone outside of the bubble is living in moral decay... which doesn't just mean sex or drugs or violence... it also means not brushing your teeth or exercising or eating salads. The way they put the same weight on all sin, they put the same weight on all virtuous acts. Its a whole package with no nuance.

[@Albinojackrussel]

I've always found the obsession of so called "modesty" culture with aesthetics to be really fascinating. To me assuming that my shoulders/legs/breasts/insert body part of preference could cause someone to "stumble" is a kind of undue vanity. My meat suit simply isnt that powerful that it can override others free will. And the obsession around hair (particularly the thing for blond hair so many of these subgroups have) is a kind of vanity. I dont think theres anything wrong with a little vanity, but these women usually do, so its strange for me to see them embodying it, while calling themselves modest.

[@blumhanae]

I hope you get better Taylor, we wish you a well recovery ♥️♥️♥️

[@neveionce_7174]

Leave my girl Ashley alone😭 she is like a big sister in Christ fr😭😭

[@libertymedicalcommunicatio4908]

Irrelevant observation: In my former faith community (Judaism), writing in books is frowned upon (some might say prohibited). Even though I've deconstructed myself, I still cannot imagine writing in a book.

[@DimaRakesah]

When I was in school my math teacher went to the same church as my mom and would basically spy on me and pick on me to try to influence me to be her idea of "more Christian" at school. I had a sleeveless top on (which wasn't against dress code) and she told me I had to change. But this girl is out here in skin tight workout gear and all "it's modest" PUHLEASE.

[@presentfuture7563]

1 Peter 3:3 "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes." The Bible doesn't mention caramel highlights, so it's all good. But you have to wonder where the $30 journals come in.

[@gnomie2.0]

Yeah the idea that those caramel highlights give her a holy girl vibe was really confusing

[@audreydoyle5268]

​@@gnomie2.0 cause it makes her look more like female white Jesus

[@ExtraordinaryMachine333]

I love your videos! You have the insights into the culture and are respectful, insightful, and fun. Thanks for another good one

[@theantibot]

Thank you!

[@samreenasyed123]

Whats sad is not everyone has the money for this lifestyle its so unrealistic for most people. Like the overall perfect aesthetic and expensive clothes/food just shows her privilege that she has to be this "holy girl"

[@smurph13]

I was not at all anticipating that "that's what she said!" insert even though I was definitely thinking it 🤣

[@fylo2007]

What's up y'all welcome to my Christian glow up video. Number one the first thing we're gonna do is volunteer at the homeless shelter. Remember what we do to the least of these we do to Christ so make sure to be compassionate. Alright number 2 let's be loving to everyone around us. Jesus says this about a million times so let's make sure to give a good tip, smile, help anyone who needs it. Number 3 let's get a mani pedi because we're called to be ready at any time for the second coming and I am NOT going to heaven looking like this

[@carriedream101]

There’s no way a tube top would be allowed at the christian summer camp I went to growing up lol. Even with a shirt on top, your abdomen is showing and there’s no neckline. Like, this girl is just trying to get her affiliate links I’m sure haha.

[@TheTuneProject]

Okay but shouldn’t a “good Christian” not want to support fast fashion brands because they exploit and harm God’s children? 🤔

[@barnabasrsnags4828]

No because those children are not white you see

[@TheTawniest]

Her red nails didn't survive the smash cut. They did seem quite immodest.

[@audreydoyle5268]

Red is scientifically proven to attract men more than any other colour... so yeah, ain't that modest

[@snowmonster42]

I too was trying to figure out how scarlet nails could be modest and also what happened to them in the next shot. But I did learn that you can't be a holy girl if your curtain bangs are messed up. So as soon as I figure out what curtain bangs are . . .

[@ally3966]

I love that you’re a ghost fan too! :)

[@kaitlincrane_]

Okay, but we need an satanic girl glow up video?!! edit: btw I love your channel and this video, thank you for introducing me to the band ghost, they are incredible ❤️

[@theantibot]

Thank you so much! Honestly, my fav thing to hear is that ppl found Ghost through my channel. ☺️

[@kaitlincrane_]

@@theantibot They are comforting to listen to as a deconstructed fundamentalist Christian, I seriously appreciate you referencing them in your previous video! 😊 Your channel and your husband’s channel are also phenomenal to listen to, honestly made me feel like there was a community outside of church and it wasn’t a barren landscape like I was led to believe! Huge impact on me- thank you! ❤️

[@grief_hammer]

The reason that so much of christian influencer culture is focused on aesthetics, is because the moral/ideological content is secondary to the capital logic of the consumerist platform.

[@lanagustafson1700]

What is holy girl vibes?! Getting a latte on your way to get your hair day done, followed by an açaí bowl and manicure while taking pics for insta and Pinterest seems more like basic white girl vibes

[@Grace-tg4oy]

There's a song I like called "Brainwasher" by Nox Vahn and some of the lyrics are: Here we go again ... See, it's the same machine / It’s the same design / Here to control you / Now get in line" the main point of the song is that our society is so repetitive with identical content made specifically to distract and, well, brainwash you. That's literally what the Christian glowup girl is doing and it's freaking me out.

[@iluvtacos1231]

Ashley: let's dress modestly!! Also Ashley: tube tops and tank tops!!! I'm sorry, that would NEVER have passed as modest in the church I grew up in. Ever.

[@while.coyote]

It's so telling how they NEVER mention helping the poor, i.e. the main thing Jesus cared about most. If Jesus is meaningless, then what is the point of Christianity?

[@couleurlourde3352]

As i remember, my boy Jesus expelled the merchants from the temple I guess she didn't color this part yet

[@scuzzycubs2009]

The whole thing you said about being friends with only Christians reminded me of one of the rules Jehovah's Witness people have to follow for pretty similar reasons and I'm not too fond of that.

[@fre2725]

I think the white clothing is an echo of Ecclesiastes 9:8 ("May your clothes always be white; and may your head not lack oil."). The selective, piecemeal literalism is short-circuiting my brain. 😅

[@maryellenparmenter9303]

This reminds me of when Jesus tossed the tables of the money changers in the temple 👀👀👀

[@ann18o96]

She could be summarised by "This isn't nessecarly a bad thing, but in this case..." I wanted to get my hair and nails done, and I suddenly have a great idea how I get other people to pay for it xD Girl only got one single look and color scheme (mostly just taken from trends) but is marketing it as advice instead of a cry for help

[@honestlythough7250]

Mmm this is gna be mean… im so sorry… she bores me to tears holy shit. I could hardly get thru her sections. “You look fire, sis” made me want to walk out of my own room. Thank god i’m surrounded by freaks 😓

[@riseofdarkleela]

That last sentence! Chefs kiss 💋 Me too!!

[@Billie12208]

“It’s not just a bra” she says, holding a crop top that’s nearly a sports bra I feel like I’m losing my mind

[@Billie12208]

It’s okay to wear! I don’t care! It’s just so confusing

[@TheIronDonkey]

Omg the that's what she said caught me off guard and killed me

[@norathatcher6627]

As a Christian, no hate, but the Christian That Girl thing is just like the That Girl trend but also includes Christian factors. It's not that she is saying to be a holy girl you need to be aesthetic and pretty, she is just doing the trend while also saying Hey I am christian and this is my version.

[@dusgurl8302]

THANK YOU I finally found someone who is thinking what im thinking

[@dusgurl8302]

May god bless you ❤

[@curiousnerdkitteh]

I'm a goth masculine person who wears black all the time and I'm finding myself loving Ashley Hetherington's wardrobe despite both the purity culture implications and the soft white pastels. 😂 It's bringing back weird nostalgia for back when I was in youth group and there were certain aesthetics I really loved, probably because I really liked clothing that was flowy and aesthetic yet could often be really comfortable (depending). It's weird to think about the fact that this attractive style which also makes me think of so many summery and modern homes (where I guess people have the money to make sure all their decor matches and keep things minimalistic if they choose because they can always afford to throw things out or buy more stuff) is also sadly a way to push purity culture on how to be "the right" type of girl. But I think it's actually what Taylor is pointing out: the white/light clothing is also probably just promoting some kind of "angelic" vibe. "White supremacy chic" got me thinking. The contrast of "white = good (and pure and holy)/black = evil" has been a long trend in white western Christian-influenced symbolism, but it doesn't have to be that way. As one example, She-ra (which is considered an overtly queer and queer-symbolic series, thus rebelling against a lot of traditional kids' animation culture in and of itself) does a great subversion of this "White/light = good and Black/dark = evil", as explained in this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/houximWHmNSXfck. (Warning - Final season spoilers! ).

[@beepboop2842]

this is why i love shera :D

[@Webhead123]

The Sphinx: "When you care for what is outside, what is inside cares for you!" 😆

[@asenseofyarning5614]

"And why am I wearing the smoothie bowls on my feet?"

[@jnhzrk6841]

Love to see a Mystery Men reference in the wild

[@katethielen3883]

Who else can't unhear the word "girl" coming out of a grown woman's mouth to identify herself 😵‍💫

[@PokemonRules333]

Yeah it’s like she doesn’t see herself as grown up tbh though alot of extremist religions don’t let us women take leadership roles or any responsibilities other than child rearing so no wonder why these women have the mentality of high school mean girls who never mentally left high school

[@Jaigarful]

Tells you who her audience is.