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So there's this guy that I've liked for over 5 years. He's a year and a half older, but growing up, he used to look up to my older brother as a male figure in his life because his dad passed away when he was 10. So we still got to know each other despite the age difference. We're not close now, but we go to the same church and so we hang out in groups all the time. We are currently in an online zoom book club from our church, and he shares a lot about his little brother and how it's hard for him to get into important faith matters with him because he's a bit stubborn. When my brother and I were their ages, he used to read to me out of a book that was a game changer for us. It helped me a ton, and my bro and I got a lot closer through it. I have a huge desire to message him and ask him if he'd like the book to read to his brother, but I can't help but feel like it's too awkward and random, especially since I never message him. I also feel guilty though because if I'm afraid to ask him, it's because I think that I'll look stupid or weird, when what's really important is his relationship with his brother. So by thinking ohhh his brother would think it's stupid or he wouldn't want it, I'm making a decision that's not mine to make, so I feel guilty and selfish, but I also still feel terrified to look like a creep or weirdo. I just want to do something nice for them without showing him my feelings or looking like a stalker. Should I message him? please explain..

I've had two pastors who would tell me I was wrong over and over when I shared my views on the bible at church - one guy did it more harshly when I came up with a good idea - no only did he tell me I was wrong but he would do it in a very rude way just like he wanted to hurt my feelings and punish me for being different - later when I left the church - the other pastor asked me where I was half a year later and I told him I no longer attended that church - he didn't say a single thing like "we miss you" or "we hope you come back." It was like he was glad I left his church. Jesus got kicked out by the religious leaders when he was on earth and he had to found a separate religious congregation for those outside the regular synagogue.