User talk:Jenhawk777

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"What do you mean,; I can´t rewrite; the entire article!?"
	... you were recipient; no. 1915 of Precious,; a prize of QAI!

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A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Diplomacy
	For your well-chosen words at Talk:Christian ethics. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 18:15, 29 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	Phenomenal job on History of Christian thought on persecution and tolerance! Your deep grasp of the scholarly literature and your tireless commitment to addressing my large number of comments and generally improving the article is very impressive! Thank you for all your hard work! DocFreeman24 (talk) 14:46, 1 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Diligence
	For your diligence at Biblical criticism and elsewhere. —[AlanM1 (talk)]— 23:56, 12 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Your praises played by Moop Mama, more on my talk, or the Main page ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:20, 15 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

		The Friendship Barnstar
		Thank you again for your kind comments and friendly gesture. You are a fine example of a Kindness Campaign member. History DMZ ^{(talk)+(ping)} 04:09, 26 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. Feel free to take over the 'Gerda's newsletter' idea. I'm going to re-focus on maybe starting a Kindness Campaign newsletter :)

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		You definitely deserve this for your work on History of Christian thought on persecution and tolerance! HouseBlaster (talk) 17:47, 1 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Precious anniversary

miss you --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:58, 30 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

		The Christianity Barnstar
		You deserve this for your herculean efforts to improve Biblical criticism and respond to the comments at its recent FAC. As Gog mentioned in the closing note, with some additional work it will have a good chance at passing next time around. {{u\|Sdkb}} ^talk 05:04, 14 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Fruits

Ovinus has given you a bowl of peaches! This delicious fruit promotes WikiLove and has hopefully made your day juicier. Spread peachiness and WikiLove by giving someone else some peaches, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend, by adding {{subst:Peach}} to their talk page with a friendly message!

Was thinking of you and your work earlier, Jen. Thanks for everything and I hope you have a good day! I certainly will be... today is a dim light at the end of this year-long tunnel. Warmly, Ovinus (talk) 13:38, 20 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

		The Christianity Barnstar
		Dear Jenhawk777, I award you The Christianity Barnstar for all your hard work in WikiProject Christianity-related articles, especially your recent creation of Evolutionary theodicy. Keep up the good work! Your efforts are making a difference here! With regards, Anupam^Talk 04:21, 24 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	Thank you Jenhawk777 for the message that you left on Gerda's page for me. Truly, the volunteers of these huge projects like WP, LibriVox, DP cannot go the extra mile without people like Gerda and you, who inject fresh energy into the volunteers. The kind words are our only salary, and fortunately we all can pay each other a lot. :) Qapisce (talk) 10:57, 21 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A superior barnstar for you!

		The Order of the Superior Scribe of Wikipedia
		For all the time and effort you have put in — across thousands of edits — to markedly improve numerous articles related to Christianity all these years. The magnitude of the positive impact you have had with regard to Wikipedia's coverage of academic topics related to Christianity is unprecedented; I cannot think of any other editor who has worked so rigorously and improved those topics to the extent that you have. You are a phenomenal editor and your work is awe-inspiring. Thank you for all that you do! — The Most Comfortable Chair 21:12, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

This has touched me so deeply I almost cried. Thank you so, so very much. Jenhawk777 (talk) 21:29, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar

		The Original Barnstar
		For tireless and invaluable efforts on creating and improving Christianity-related pages. Avilich (talk) 12:10, 24 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Not the first you receive, but the first I ever hand out. Avilich (talk) 12:10, 24 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Avilich Bless your heart! Thank you so much! This is very kind of you and I appreciate it. Jenhawk777 (talk) 18:10, 24 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Referencing of Conversion to Christianity

The content now reads as a proper Wikipedia article as well. -- LCU ActivelyDisinterested ∆transmissions∆ °co-ords° 10:50, 19 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ActivelyDisinterested Bless you! Thank you! I so deeply appreciate you and all your work. You are still the one I will reach out to when I have a problem, but you have taught me a lot, and this article was just too much to ask someone else to do for me. I would have enjoyed banging my head against a wall more, but hey, I followed your example and got it done. I put it up for peer review and others suggested adding back a theology section which I am beginning work on today. Thank you again. You are a great blessing. Jenhawk777 (talk) 15:22, 19 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

		The Original Barnstar
		For excellent work on Theodosius I and Massacre of Thessalonica Richard Keatinge (talk) 21:02, 20 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Byzantine query

Hi there Jen! Haven't spoken in a while–I hope you're keeping well. A few editors and I have found ourselves trying to repair the Byzantine Empire FA, which has since deteriorated from its 2007 promotion.

Would you have any time/interest in improving its religion section? Your expertise there would be greatly appreciated; at the moment it's chalk full of massive quotes and all over the place. We're trying to keep a close eye on article size, so trimming might be needed (and perhaps warranted, the section is a little unwieldy atm). Best – Aza24 (talk) 04:07, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Of course I will be happy to help in any way I can. I am a bit undependable this summer, going on and off line a lot, but I will make it a point to look at this one. I am pleased at the opportunity to do something for you for a change.

Jenhawk777 (talk) 04:14, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Oh MY! It is long and rambling, and I feel confident I can cover more in a more chronological fashion in less space. I will certainly give it a go. Give me a couple weeks. Would you like me to post it on the talk page before publication or would you be just as happy if I directly edit? Jenhawk777 (talk) 04:19, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to directly edit, whatever's easiest really! Aza24 (talk) 05:12, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I am already researching and writing in my sandbox. I will also pull what I can from what is already in the article. I will work in my sandbox, and then replace the whole section in the article at once, if that's okay. It's easier to keep up with what's been said and what hasn't that way. I'll get back to you! Jenhawk777 (talk) 05:25, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Understood—Yes, that should work nicely. Thanks again for your help here! Aza24 (talk) 05:36, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Happy to do it. Jenhawk777 (talk) 05:37, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! I hope you don't feel steamrolled at all by this whole process. Your efforts were truly valuable and highly impressive in breadth, speed, coverage and nuance. I fear there are some slightly contradictory views on the ways forward with the article, but everyone just wants to help and I'm very optimistic for it. Did you know that the article has consistently been an FA since 2001? I believe its the oldest continuous FA, so hopefully we can get it in great shape for the next few decades :) – Aza24 (talk) 05:48, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I expected contradictory views in some areas and had originally simply avoided including those, but some were requested, so I added those back. I hope you are all able to work through those. I assure you what I wrote is current. I have published nothing as of yet, but will work on references. Groan... This gives me hope for History of Christianity, so I'm glad I did it. I'm glad you're glad too! Jenhawk777 (talk) 15:41, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, I think I am all done with all of it now, if you accept. I hope you are pleased with the result. Jenhawk777 (talk) 18:33, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Byzantine Empire

Hi Jenhawk777

I'm happy to hear you will be reviewing the religion section! Thanks for reaching out @Aza24. Some requests as you get into this

aim for three citations per sentence. I know this might not be practical as is the case with the other specialty topics, but minimum one per sentence. Kaldellis (2023) and Treadgold (1997) have written narrative histories which so you can use them if you can't find much else, though with this topic I'm not worried about that!
Once we are done with the article rewrite, we will then reassess how to reduce the word count. Which is to say don't worry about the word count but keep in mind we may move this content to main articles later and/or restructure the page and add split this content into periods.
There was a heading we recently removed that had uncited text "Relationship with Western Christendom" if you want to add that to your review
Use SFN for citations
I will be reviewing your rewrite and checking the sources for CLOP and alignment with the sources. I know you're an experienced editor so not a concern, but just a headsup if you see me editing your contributions.
Keep us updated either on the FAR talk page or the Articles Talk page

Biz (talk) 06:35, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! And thank you! Will do! Jenhawk777 (talk) 20:11, 7 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Phyyoung corazon (15:56, 8 August 2024)

How do I give a meaning to a name --Phyyoung corazon (talk) 15:56, 8 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

look it up and give a couple references for it. Jenhawk777 (talk) 17:18, 9 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Meaning of "phyyoung"

"Phyyoung : Meaning - 'A wise and trustworthy individual who always keeps their promises and stays true to their word.' This name represents a person who values integrity, wisdom, and reliability, and is known for their honest and dependable nature." Or - "A name that symbolizes wisdom, trust, and dependability"

- "Representing a promise-keeper with a wise and honest heart"

- "Embodying the values of integrity, wisdom, and reliability " Phyyoung corazon (talk) 16:00, 8 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Cool Jenhawk777 (talk) 17:18, 9 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Wallaby5312 (19:55, 15 August 2024)

Hello, can you please tell me how to upload/submit a "stub" to be reviewed and published. Thank you! --Wallaby5312 (talk) 19:55, 15 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Help:Your first article Jenhawk777 (talk) 20:00, 15 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Bomette (14:02, 22 August 2024)

hello!! it's a pleasure for me to have you as my editing mentor ; not that i know you but anyways! i have a simple question how do you make a text blue and link-able (?) I've been struggling for a while now, so I've taken it as a chance to ask you away. Sorry if my question is simple and dumb haha!! --Bomette (talk) 14:02, 22 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome! There are no dumb questions when getting started on Wikipedia. There is so much to learn here. I do recommend that you read as much of the info on the starting page as you can stomach. A link is easy to make, just put double brackets [ around something. It needs to be on Wikipedia, and it needs to be exactly as it is titled on Wikipedia. If you are using something in a sentence where the title doesn't fit exactly, you can still blue link. For instance, I am writing an article that I want to take FA called the History of Christianity so the WP title is in the first section, divided by an upright | slash, and then what I want to show up is in the second half, all with double brackets around it. Be sure to look at this in edit source so you can see clearly what I did. Have fun! Jenhawk777 (talk) 17:09, 22 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Blessing Isoyip on User:Blessing Isoyip/sandbox (02:34, 27 August 2024)

Hello HOW DO I SAVE MY EDITS AND CONTINUE ANOTHER TIME? --Blessing Isoyip (talk) 02:34, 27 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Work in your sandbox and just publish. Then when you're satisfied copy and transfer. Jenhawk777 (talk) 01:29, 28 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Some secret history

Church leaders altered the NT so Constantine the Great wouldn't see the truth and become Muslim.[1] Fun stuff. There is an article on this general perspective, taḥrīf. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 12:02, 27 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Uhmm - but Constantine lived around 300 and Islam didn't exist till about 600. Is this history according to Dr.Who? Jenhawk777 (talk) 01:28, 28 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Details! And within Islam, it is the "eternal" religion, adhered to by Adam, Moses, Jesus and other prophets. Īsā was a Muslim, and Constantine would have been too, if it hadn't been for those meddling church leaders. It stands to reason. Well, theology. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 07:13, 28 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ha ha! It IS Dr.Who! Somehow I don't see either reason or theology involved. What a hoot! Jenhawk777 (talk) 17:10, 28 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Reminded me of Talk:History_of_Christianity/Archive_4#Origins_of_Christianity. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 07:38, 29 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Oh my... Jenhawk777 (talk) 18:44, 29 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Nirmalmorya39 (15:40, 30 August 2024)

How i create own biography article ? --Nirmalmorya39 (talk) 15:40, 30 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A biography about yourself? Are you a notable figure with lots written about you in peer reviewed work? If you can find enough quality references, use those and write according to the rules of Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons. Otherwise, you can't. This is an encyclopedia not Facebook. Jenhawk777 (talk) 15:45, 30 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]