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đŸ”č Synodality in the Orthodox Church: Timeless and Unchanging𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.In the Orthodox Church, synodality is not a new mo...
07/11/2025

đŸ”č Synodality in the Orthodox Church: Timeless and Unchanging
𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.

In the Orthodox Church, synodality is not a new movement—it is the historic and organic structure by which the Church has governed herself since the time of the Apostles.

From the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15) through the Ecumenical Councils and into the present day, synods of bishops have preserved the Church’s teaching through mutual accountability, prayerful discernment, and faithfulness to Holy Tradition.

đŸ§± Key Features of Orthodox Synodality
Bishops are equal in sacramental authority. No bishop—including any patriarch—has universal jurisdiction over the Church.
Synods are authoritative and binding, not advisory or consultative.
Decisions are rooted in continuity, not cultural accommodation.
Non-Orthodox and laity do not participate in synodal decisions. While respectful dialogue with others exists, the discernment of the Church is the sacred duty of bishops in communion.
Orthodox synodality preserves the unity of faith not by amplifying every voice, but by ensuring that the voice of the Church remains faithful to what was “once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3).

🔄 A Fundamental Contrast

Where the Roman synodality model seeks to be broad, consultative, and responsive to modern realities, the Orthodox model remains narrow, focused, and anchored in Apostolic Tradition.

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Feature Roman Catholic Synodality Orthodox Synodality
Who governs? Pope, advised by bishops and lay consultation Synod of bishops in sacramental communion
Final authority Resides solely with the Pope Collective authority of bishops guided by Tradition
Lay participation Yes, widely encouraged No; laity do not take part in synodal decisions
Non-Catholic involvement Yes—Protestants, non-believers, and others invited No—ecclesial governance is for Orthodox bishops only
View of Tradition Tradition is engaged through the lens of pastoral needs Tradition is normative and unchangeable
Teaching discernment Dialogical, evolving Conciliar, consistent
——————-
Alignment with St. Vincent? Increasingly diverges Faithfully preserved
📜 St. Vincent of LĂ©rins: A Forgotten Voice?

One of the most enduring definitions of Catholicity comes from St. Vincent of Lérins (5th century), who taught that the true faith is that which has been believed:

“Everywhere, always, and by all” (quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus).
This rule—embracing universality, antiquity, and consensus—was intended as a safeguard against novelty and fragmentation.

And yet, the current Roman synodal process appears to be drifting from this standard, opening doctrinal conversations to the influence of diverse and sometimes conflicting opinions, many of which depart from the consistent moral and theological teachings of the Church.

To many watching from the Orthodox perspective, this seems to weaken—not strengthen—the voice of Tradition.

❓ Does the Roman Synodal Model Undermine Magisterial Authority?

From a canonical standpoint, no. The Roman Magisterium remains in place: only the Pope and bishops in communion with him can define doctrine. But in practice, the synodal process risks:

Blurring the line between doctrine and dialogue,
Confusing consultative opinion with authoritative teaching,
And allowing public consensus to function as de facto moral influence.
When non-Catholics and secular voices are invited to shape Church conversations, the unique role of Apostolic Tradition can appear negotiable—not by declaration, but by dilution.

Orthodoxy, by contrast, safeguards doctrinal integrity through a model in which truth is discerned only by those fully within the sacramental life of the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit and bound to the faith of the Fathers.

🧭 Final Reflection: Two Diverging Roads

Rome’s renewed emphasis on synodality, begun under Pope Francis and now continued under Pope Leo XIV, reflects a sincere desire to reach the lost, heal the wounded, and walk with those who feel excluded. These are commendable intentions, and the Orthodox do not deny the suffering of many who have felt marginalized by religious institutions.

Yet we must also ask: Does the Church have the authority to change what Christ and His Apostles established? If not, then her mission must be not to reinvent the faith—but to live it more deeply.

In the Orthodox Church, synodality is not a tool for restructuring—it is a path for remaining steadfast. We do not seek novelty, but fidelity. We do not need to change the message to reach the world; we need to embody it.

With deep respect and sincere love for our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters, we continue to pray for unity—not unity through compromise, but unity through the fullness of the faith once delivered and always preserved.

The Real War on Women: How Progressive Policies Undermine Female RightsBy +Bishop Michael (IBK)St. Nicholas Holy Orthodo...
07/10/2025

The Real War on Women: How Progressive Policies Undermine Female Rights

By +Bishop Michael (IBK)
St. Nicholas Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church
Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona

For more than a decade, the phrase “war on women” has been used by Democratic politicians to accuse conservatives—especially Republicans—of enacting policies that allegedly harm women. It has been tied to debates on reproductive rights, healthcare access, and workplace equality. However, in a tragic irony, many of the very people who wield this rhetoric are now advancing an agenda that fundamentally erodes the dignity, safety, and opportunities of women—and they do so in the name of progress.

Let’s call it what it is: The real war on women is being waged by those who are dismantling biological distinctions and denying the reality of womanhood. Under the banner of “inclusion” and “equity,” progressive leaders have opened the door for biological males to compete in women’s sports, use women’s locker rooms, enter shelters for abused women, and even be housed in women’s prisons. This is not compassion—it is confusion weaponized against women.

Women’s Sports: Undermining Decades of Progress
Title IX was enacted in 1972 to ensure women had equal opportunities in education and athletics. It was a landmark moment for women's rights. But today, those hard-won gains are being reversed.

When biological males identifying as female dominate women’s sports, they shatter records, take scholarships, and displace the very women Title IX was meant to protect.

Female athletes are being forced to compete against individuals who, regardless of hormone levels, retain significant physical advantages due to male puberty—greater lung capacity, muscle mass, and bone density.

In state after state, teenage girls are being told to accept second place, or worse, remain silent for fear of being labeled bigots.
Is it empowering to tell girls they must surrender fairness for the sake of someone else’s identity crisis? Or is it just another form of institutionalized misogyny, dressed up in politically correct language?

Private Spaces: Inviting Vulnerability
One of the clearest indicators of a civilized society is the provision of safe, private spaces for women—bathrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, domestic violence shelters. These are not privileges, but necessary protections.

Now, policies pushed by many on the political Left declare that anyone who “identifies” as a woman may enter these spaces, regardless of biological reality. This isn’t merely a hypothetical concern:

Multiple incidents have already occurred where predatory men have used “gender identity” as a smokescreen to gain access to vulnerable women and girls.
Even in women’s prisons, male inmates identifying as female have been transferred into female facilities, resulting in reports of sexual assault and intimidation.
To ignore these outcomes is not progressive—it is willful blindness at the expense of real women’s safety.

Language, Identity, and Erasure
This war on women goes beyond policies. It’s become a war on language itself:

Mothers are now called “birthing people.”
Breastfeeding is “chestfeeding.”
Even the word “woman” is being replaced with vague euphemisms to avoid offending someone who isn’t one.
This is erasure, not inclusion. It strips women of the vocabulary needed to describe their bodies, experiences, and lives.
How can women advocate for their needs when the very words they use are declared offensive?

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Koinonia News CommentaryTitle: “Strangers and Borders: A Christian Look at Immigration in an Age of Confusion”By Bishop ...
06/23/2025

Koinonia News Commentary
Title: “Strangers and Borders: A Christian Look at Immigration in an Age of Confusion”
By Bishop Michael

There’s a growing trend today—especially in political and religious commentary—that treats any national concern over illegal immigration as an act of cruelty or bigotry. A favorite proof-text among those advocating for open borders is Leviticus 19:33–34, which says:

“When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong... you shall love him as yourself.”
The implication, of course, is that anyone crossing into a country—legally or otherwise—is automatically owed not only hospitality but equal status, resources, and protection, regardless of circumstances. As a bishop in the Orthodox Church, I believe this interpretation falls short of both scriptural integrity and moral prudence.

The Real Meaning of the "Stranger"
In the context of Leviticus, the "stranger" was not just a transient passerby or someone flouting civic order. He was a resident alien—a person who chose to dwell among the people of Israel and agreed to live within their laws. There was structure. There were expectations. The care offered to the stranger was anchored in a mutual relationship of respect and responsibility.

Modern illegal immigration does not follow this model. It bypasses lawful process and often ignores the well-being of the communities it affects. It is not unkind to point this out—it is honest. And honesty, in both the Church and society, is sorely needed right now.

The Orthodox Mindset: Compassion with Boundaries
Orthodox Christianity has always taught that every person bears the image of God, and our Lord commands us to love even our enemies. But love, in the Christian sense, is not permissiveness. It is not enabling people to enter dangerous situations or supporting policies that encourage lawlessness. There is a reason Saint Paul tells us that civil authority exists to uphold peace and justice. Boundaries are not evil—they are often the very conditions necessary for peace.

In recent years, the argument has shifted from offering mercy to the foreigner to demanding complete social, political, and economic acceptance of all border crossings—no matter how they occur. To object is to be labeled heartless. But this is a false narrative. Compassion and security are not enemies. A nation may guard its borders while still helping the vulnerable.

Open Borders and Open Chaos
Uncontrolled immigration—often orchestrated by cartels and traffickers—has overwhelmed communities, burdened local systems, and in many cases, endangered the very people it claims to help. If you’ve spoken to families devastated by fentanyl or human trafficking, you quickly realize that this is no longer a simple matter of charity. It’s a matter of life, order, and truth.

The Orthodox Church has always favored a sober approach to complex issues. We are called to charity, yes, but also to clarity. We care for the stranger—but we don’t encourage disorder or the breakdown of lawful society. We aid the poor—but we don’t support systems that exploit them.

A Final Word
To love the stranger, as God commands, is not to embrace every migration trend without discernment. Nor is it to forsake our duty to fellow citizens. True Christian charity involves walking a narrow road—one that honors both justice and mercy.

So let’s stop twisting ancient scriptures into tools of political ideology. Let’s stop accusing faithful Christians of hatred for simply asking for lawful order. Let’s, instead, return to something older and more stable than the trends of our day—a faith that speaks the truth, loves the person, and refuses to be bullied into silence.

+Bishop Michael Callahan
St. Nicholas Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church
Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.

Why the Relentless Attacks on President Trump? A Spiritual and Cultural CommentaryBy +Bishop Michael (IBK)For Koinonia N...
06/18/2025

Why the Relentless Attacks on President Trump? A Spiritual and Cultural Commentary

By +Bishop Michael (IBK)
For Koinonia News

There is a spiritual sickness festering in the heart of Western civilization, and nowhere is this more visible than in the relentless campaign to discredit and destroy Donald J. Trump—before, during, and after his presidency. One can reasonably question his personality, his tone, or his tweets, but the sheer volume and intensity of attacks—legal, political, and personal—reveal something deeper than mere political disagreement. We are witnessing something more than politics. We are seeing a spiritual battle waged in real time.

Why such hatred? Why such disproportionate aggression against one man?

And perhaps even more alarming—why does this same outrage not extend to the growing wave of chaos in our streets, our schools, and our borders? Why is violence excused, illegal immigration encouraged, and common-sense morality portrayed as “hateful”? Why is lawlessness celebrated and traditional values demonized?

The answer is not found in policy debates or economic reports. It is theological.

The Real Threat: A Disruptor of the New Order
President Trump is a disruptor. Not just politically, but culturally. He does not fit into the carefully crafted image of the global technocratic elite. He did not genuflect before their ideologies—be they radical gender theory, borderless globalism, climate extremism, or the redefinition of faith as merely a private opinion. He spoke bluntly, questioned sacred progressive narratives, and appealed unapologetically to God, nation, family, and law.

In doing so, he committed the cardinal sin in our current cultural religion: he resisted the new gods of our age.

And what are those gods? Tolerance redefined as approval of sin. Diversity redefined as ideological conformity. Equity redefined as enforced mediocrity. Compassion redefined as lawlessness. Justice redefined as revenge against any who dare to speak of right and wrong. This new religion, clothed in the language of social virtue, demands total allegiance. Any who oppose it must be silenced.

Trump, for all his human flaws, stood in the way.

The Systemic Hypocrisy
While the former president faces a barrage of accusations, indictments, and media slander, progressive district attorneys and political operatives turn a blind eye to violence in our streets. Rioters are released without charges. Millions cross our borders illegally, encouraged by activist groups and protected by sanctuary cities. Schools indoctrinate children with perversions of biology and morality, while parents who object are labeled domestic terrorists.

We are told this is “justice.” But justice that punishes political opponents while excusing anarchy is no justice at all—it is tyranny masquerading as progress.

The Underlying Spiritual War
As a bishop, I must remind the faithful: this is not merely about Donald Trump. This is about a broader spiritual war between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of man. The Apostle Paul warned us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12).

Those powers are now active in our institutions—government, education, media, and even in compromised pulpits. They preach a new gospel, one in which the only unforgivable sin is to proclaim the truth of God. This is why they fear and fight anyone who dares to speak plainly about sin, order, and objective truth.

Donald Trump—flawed though he is—became a proxy for that fight.

He is not a savior. He is not the standard of righteousness. But his presence revealed the great divide. And the response to him revealed the face of the modern apostasy: a hatred for truth, an allergy to order, and a lust for control.

Where Do We Stand?
As followers of Christ and citizens of this republic, we must not allow ourselves to be deceived by media narratives or manipulated by cultural trends. The enemy is not a politician. The enemy is the spirit of rebellion that calls evil good and good evil (Isaiah 5:20). It is the spirit that undermines nations, dissolves families, defiles innocence, and mocks the sacred.

And while we may never agree with every political strategy, we must recognize when a man is targeted not for his crimes, but for his refusal to bow. This is why Trump is hated. This is why lawlessness is excused. This is why you feel like the world is upside down—because spiritually, it is.

Final Thoughts
We are living in a time when truth is punished, and lies are praised. We must pray. We must speak. And we must remember that our ultimate allegiance is not to a party or a politician, but to the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

But when even that Truth is criminalized, do not be surprised when His followers are, too.

Let us therefore put on the whole armor of God, and stand firm (Ephesians 6:13). The days are evil, but our God is good.

And in the end, He will have the final word.

+Bishop Michael (IBK)

đŸ”„ When Ideology Trumps Order: Why Liberal Leaders Side with Chaos Over Safety𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.By +Bishop Michael (IBK)Senior Co...
06/13/2025

đŸ”„ When Ideology Trumps Order: Why Liberal Leaders Side with Chaos Over Safety
𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.

By +Bishop Michael (IBK)
Senior Contributing Writer, Koinonia News
June 13, 2025

As violence ignites California and other major cities ahead of the June 14 protests, Americans are reminded of an all-too-familiar pattern: liberal politicians choosing to shield criminal activity while blaming President Donald Trump for the unrest. The deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops to restore order has become the target of harsh political condemnation—not the destruction of property, the assault on law enforcement, or the growing threat to innocent civilians.

Yet in all this noise, one truth must remain clear: our Constitution guarantees the right to free speech and peaceful assembly. These are sacred American values. But nowhere in those freedoms is there room for violence, arson, theft, or terrorizing neighborhoods. Peaceful protest is an act of citizenship. Rioting is not.

📊 Deportation Hypocrisy: Then vs. Now

The political outrage now directed at Trump is not new, but it is revealing. Because the so-called crisis—the deportation of undocumented individuals—is far smaller under Trump’s current term than during past administrations, including those led by Democrats.

Barack Obama: Over 3.2 million deportations
George W. Bush: Approximately 870,000
Bill Clinton: Nearly 2 million
Donald Trump (first term): Fewer than 1 million
Joe Biden: Over 1 million as of 2024
Trump (2025 so far): Around 142,000
These are not radical numbers. In fact, they’re modest in comparison. But today’s protests, unlike the relative silence under Obama or Biden, are accompanied by riots, looting, and coordinated attacks on federal institutions. Why? Because what has changed is not policy, but politics.

đŸŽ™ïž What Politicians Are Saying—and Not Saying

Instead of addressing the violence, key Democrat leaders have focused their outrage on President Trump himself:

Rep. Maxine Waters (CA): “There was no violence.”
(This despite Molotov cocktails, smashed windows, looted stores, and over 60 arrests in Los Angeles.)
Former Vice President Kamala Harris: “[Senator Padilla’s detention] is a clear abuse of power.”
(Padilla was briefly handcuffed after disrupting a DHS press event, not for committing violence.)
Sen. Chuck Schumer: “We must investigate this misuse of federal force.”
(Referring to the incident with Padilla—not the destruction of federal property.)
Gov. Gavin Newsom: “Trump’s actions are inflammatory and authoritarian.”
“The use of the National Guard ends tomorrow at noon.”
(Even as violent mobs threaten safety across his state.)
Nowhere in their remarks is there deep concern for victims of crime, for small business owners losing everything, or for the officers put in harm’s way.

⚠ Crime and Cowardice: The Real Crisis

The facts cannot be denied:

Federal buildings are being firebombed.
Journalists have been attacked in the streets.
Downtowns are shut down under curfew.
Criminal repeat offenders—many of them undocumented—roam free under “sanctuary” policies.
Entire communities live in fear while politicians engage in press conferences and political theater.
The same leaders who invoked “democracy” to justify past protests now stand idly by while cities burn—so long as they can blame the flames on someone else.

❓ Why Are Democrat Politicians Seemingly Unconcerned About Crimes Committed by Illegal Immigrants?

Because acknowledging that illegal immigration contributes to violent crime would unravel their political narrative.

It would mean recognizing that open-border and sanctuary policies—though branded as compassionate—often result in chaos, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and death. It would mean validating the very concerns they’ve dismissed for years. And it would expose that their supposed compassion is too often selective, politicized, and disconnected from reality.

So instead, they attack Trump for trying to restore order, and ignore the disorder consuming their cities.

✝ A Shepherd’s Plea: Peaceful Protest, Not Violent Rebellion

As a bishop and servant of the Gospel, I honor the constitutional rights of all Americans to speak freely, to protest peacefully, and to seek justice. These are values rooted in both Scripture and the foundation of our republic.

But true justice is never achieved through violence.
Peace is never built on firebombs and broken glass.
And freedom must never become a cover for lawlessness.

We must pray not only for protection but for discernment—for leaders with courage to stand for truth, not narrative.

Let us pray:

Lord of Peace and Justice,
Grant wisdom to our leaders, courage to our law enforcement, and mercy to those deceived by rage.
Bring healing where there is division, and truth where there is propaganda.
Teach us again what it means to be one nation under God—united in justice, grounded in peace, and ruled by law.
Amen.
Bishop Michael (IBK)
Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church of America
Senior Contributing Writer – Koinonia News

When Words Wound: Kamala Harris, the Politics of Chaos, and the Ongoing War Against OrderBy +Bishop Michael (IBK)Holy Or...
06/10/2025

When Words Wound: Kamala Harris, the Politics of Chaos, and the Ongoing War Against Order
By +Bishop Michael (IBK)
Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church of America -- Diocese of Phoenix, AZ



LOS ANGELES— As rocks fly, cars burn, and law enforcement officers are assaulted in the streets of Southern California, one might expect our national leaders to step forward with urgent calls for peace and public safety. Instead, we hear a now-familiar refrain—this time from former Vice President Kamala Harris, who defended the riots as “overwhelmingly peaceful” and condemned President Donald Trump’s response as a “dangerous escalation” and “cruel.”

Harris’s remarks came during the third consecutive day of violent uprisings across Los Angeles, following U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations targeting criminal aliens with known felony convictions. The protests, which began with chants against ICE and immigration enforcement, have morphed into full-fledged riots involving rock-throwing, Molotov cocktails, and widespread vandalism.

And yet, the political narrative remains absurdly inverted.

A Dangerous Reversal of Good and Evil
Let us be clear: the response from Ms. Harris and her political allies is not only intellectually dishonest—it is morally inverted. Calling violent confrontations "overwhelmingly peaceful" is not an act of compassion; it is an act of complicity.

What Ms. Harris sees as a “cruel” response from the Trump administration was, in fact, a constitutional and restrained effort to restore order through the deployment of National Guard troops—a lawful response to rioters attacking ICE agents and terrorizing neighborhoods.

What message does it send when a former Vice President defends those attacking federal agents, while condemning those attempting to uphold the law? It sends this message loud and clear: the rule of law is expendable if it gets in the way of radical political ideology.

The Fruit of Ongoing Anti-Trump Hatred
Harris's comments are not made in a vacuum. They are part of a broader and sustained pattern of anti-Trump vitriol that has now spanned nearly a decade, growing more toxic and more untethered from truth with each passing year.

This hatred—past, present, and ongoing—has moved beyond disagreement with policy. It has become a reflexive rejection of anything associated with the Trump era, including:

-- Law enforcement,
-- Immigration control,
-- National sovereignty,
-- And traditional American values rooted in Christian moral law.

By this twisted logic, ICE agents arresting felons are “racist oppressors,” and mobs lighting cars on fire are “freedom fighters.”

The Politics of Projection: Accusing the Peacemakers
Harris’s condemnation of National Guard deployment as a “dangerous escalation” is as ironic as it is reckless. There is nothing “cruel” about defending innocent citizens from violence. What is cruel is allowing neighborhoods to be overrun by lawlessness while politicians wring their hands and recite platitudes.

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness
”
—Isaiah 5:20

This kind of political gaslighting has become standard practice. Whenever left-wing violence erupts, media figures and politicians rush to:

-- Minimize it (“overwhelmingly peaceful”),
-- Justify it (“justified outrage”),
-- Or deflect blame entirely (“Trump’s fault”).

But righteousness requires clarity, not cowardice. And the Church must not remain silent while truth is publicly crucified by those entrusted with moral leadership.

The Real Crisis: A Nation at War with Itself
What we are witnessing is not simply political disagreement. It is a battle for the very soul of the nation. One side calls for law, order, borders, and belief in transcendent moral truth. The other side—wrapped in slogans and progressive euphemisms—promotes moral relativism, cultural revolution, and theological apostasy.

And central to the modern Left’s platform is an almost religious hatred for Donald Trump—a hatred so intense that it justifies violence, excuses anarchy, and frames order as oppression.

“They’re not going to stop. And they should not.”
—Kamala Harris, June 2020, encouraging continued unrest in Democrat-led cities.

Is it any wonder, then, that when ICE agents are attacked and federal vehicles burned, the media speaks not of insurrection but of "mostly peaceful protests"?

The Church Must Speak with Prophetic Boldness
This moment is not about politics—it is about truth versus lies, order versus chaos, and Christ versus the spirit of lawlessness. The Church has seen such movements before—movements that promise liberation but deliver enslavement. From the days of the French Revolution to the rise of Marxism in the 20th century, the pattern is always the same:

-- Demonize authority.
-- Stir mass grievance.
-- Excuse violence as “righteous.”

Replace faith with ideology.

We cannot fall for it again.

As shepherds of Christ’s flock, we are not called to bow before the gods of political correctness, nor to remain neutral when the moral order is under siege.

Final Word: Repentance, Not Riots, Is the Answer
To the media elites and political leaders defending these riots: Your words are not prophetic—they are poisonous.

To the pastors afraid to speak: Your silence is not peace—it is betrayal.

To the faithful remnant of God’s people: Stand firm. Speak truth. Be not afraid.

Let us be reminded:

“God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.”
—1 Corinthians 14:33

Let us return to the narrow path—the path of law, of order, of truth, and of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. For in Him alone will we find peace—not in mobs, not in politics, and certainly not in those who call good evil and evil good.

04/24/2025

New Social Commentary song: “Snowflakes Need Not Apply”
Lyrics:
(To the tune of “No Irish Need Apply”)
From the perspective of an entitled, easily-offended job seeker who's shocked by the real world.

[Verse 1]
I clicked upon a job today that seemed a perfect match,
Remote, with snacks and nap-time perks—they even had a hatch!
But then I read, “must take critique,” and gave a horrified sigh,
For clearly they don’t understand that Snowflakes need not apply!

[Chorus]
đŸŽ” “Snowflakes need not apply!” Oh why’s the world so cold?
Expecting work without a hug? That’s positively old!
I need a raise for showing up—and snacks that satisfy!
But if I must do anything—then Snowflakes need not apply!

[Verse 2]
I brought my list of boundaries, my therapist-approved,
My crystals, charts, and scented mists to keep the workspace soothed.
They said, “This job is fast-paced,” I whimpered, “That’s a lie!”
How dare they rush my healing space? Snowflakes need not apply!

[Chorus]
đŸŽ” “Snowflakes need not apply!” That phrase is just not kind,
It wounds my heart and harms my truth, and gaslights my soft mind!
They want me to be on time? That’s pressure I defy!
This isn’t fair, it’s workplace hate—Snowflakes need not apply!

[Verse 3]
They asked me for a rĂ©sumé—I sent my star sign chart,
My TikToks show I’m vibrant, woke, and speak with moral art.
I shared my vegan dog’s degrees—they barely bat an eye,
And dared to say, “We’ll call you.” Ugh! Snowflakes need not apply!

[Chorus]
đŸŽ” “Snowflakes need not apply!” What fascist code is this?
No breaks for rage, or yoga sage, or mandated therapist?
I’ll start a blog, I’ll call the press, I’ll go on Threads and cry—
Till every post declares it loud: “Snowflakes need to apply!”

[Outro – Spoken, dramatically:]
You’ll rue the day you mocked my truth

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need a gluten-free kombucha break.

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