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Piscina ago

I agree with just about everything you say. You make great points. But I don't agree with this:

"I have nothing against Satanism. ... Again, I find nothing wrong with evil worship"

I have a HUGE problem with Satanism. I have a HUGE problem with worshipping evil. I get that you are trying to not be judgemental. But sometimes we require judgement. It's okay to be moral and take a stand. If we stand by silently on the basis of being non-judgemental, we allow this insanity and evil to flourish right under our noses.

If Satanism was a religion that taught kindness, love and compassion, I wouldn't have a problem with it. But it's a religion that is nefarious; it doesn't operate out in the open; it promotes evil. On the face of it, it's about 'rationality' and 'critical thinking' but scratch the surface and children are being sacrificed and eaten; abortions are being performed; girls are being sexually abused and traumatised for life; people are being skinned alive, decapitated, strung up, impaled, disembowelled. I am vehemently opposed to Satanism, when these are just a few 'rituals' on it's fecking calendar: http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/satanic_calendar.htm
Blood rituals, dismemberment.  Animal/human sacrifice. 17 - Satanic revels:  Sexual rituals. 20 - 26:  Sacrifice preparation:  kidnapping, holding and ceremonial preparation of person for human sacrifice. 26 - The Da Muer ritual:  Grand climax.  Sex rituals and human sacrifice of woman/child

You also state: "But those involved don’t claim to be Satanists. In fact many have gone on record as claiming they specifically aren’t Satanists and others claim to be Christians and members of other (non evil) organized religions" You are absolutely correct. I'm finding that many Satanists are operating under the guise of being very Christian. But, again, scratch the surface and you see the coding--the owls, the single eyes, the Satanic star, the goat, the panda.

WorkSmarter ago

Thank you for commenting; I've thought a lot about what you have written.

Some points I would make: I live in America and think freedom is a very serious matter. The restrictions one puts on others may in turn be used against you one day. I think we all have a right to our own religious views as long as acting on them does not infringe upon the rights of others. I also feel we have the right to persecute people based on their beliefs. Meaning a restauranter, for instance, should have full freedom to worship who they want and if they are emboldened enough to make their beliefs public the public has the right to say I don't want to have anything to do with their business.

More personally, I am a Christian. I feel those involved in Satanism and other evil organizations are deplorable. Those are my personal feelings. If you read the post I wrote and noted below I think you will get a better understanding of my feelings on the subject; it makes my blood boil that it is accepted and worse yet: PRAISED (meaning people who are definitely not satanists call these actions genius and flock to it, i'm referring to things like the art of Abromivic).

I also believe history is written by the winners. Although I have studied the bible at great length I have not come away with the belief that I need to hate someone or some group. It is not clear to me that Satan/Lucifer (I must admit I get the two confused at times) is THE bad guy. Perhaps his journey is not so different than ours; an entity that needs to learn more. I am also not certain that he is void of good. I believe he was described as 'the bringer of light' and the leader of 'music'; two things I don't find particularly evil.

Lastly I said what I said because I do not want this movement tainted by homophobia or religious persecution. Regardless of my views on those subjects.