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Originally posted by network dude
people, David Icke thinks that there is an entire race of reptilian overlords who live in a subterranean world on earth and plot world domination. Think about that for a second. Now, don't you think that what he says might need a little salt from time to time? I see people here treating satanism much like masonry, not that they are the same in any way, just that you find it easier to demonize it and ridicule it, yet you have no earthly idea what it really is. I thought this site was for intelligent people. My bad.
Originally posted by Matthew Dark
reply to post by network dude
I've noticed that more and more.
In your opinion, is it possible to be a Satanist and a Freemason?
Being that I believe that I have goodhood within me, is it possible that I may be a fellow Brother?
Originally posted by sniknej
o.k. then satanist's, questions..
When do you attend service?
Do you have a choir?
What happens to us when we die?
Who is/was Jesus Christ?
Who is/was satan?
What is the number one message given out by the church?
Do you have bake sales?
Do you try to recruit others to the church, to turn them over to satan to be saved?
What does the preacher wear?
Is the inverted cross used as the cross is used in Christianity?
Originally posted by sniknej
MatthewDark, I was kind of being silly with the questions, some of them anyway, but thank you for answering. I just can't figure out why your religion would be called satanism when he isn't even a focal point in the religion. And from what it sounds like, you don't even believe that he existed. Doesn't make sense. Sounds like what he is known for...deception.
Originally posted by sniknej
Is it safe to say that there probably are groups of satanist's, who do worship satan and try to summon him or other demons or gain energy from human sacrifice.
I mean, I play first-person shooters and love them, but will never shoot up a school. And love DnD but will never take a bow out in the middle of the night and kill some "orcs" LOL! Just saying, there are extremists in every aspect of life. The OP's original post wasn't attacking anyones religion, and as long as your not sacrificing babies to the dark lord, all is well.
Originally posted by On the Edge
Does everyone do that when defending their faith,you ask. I certainly hope they don't! There are more mature ways to respond,in my opinion.
I don't care for the "baiting and inciting" tactic.
Why a person couldn't just listen to the show I linked to and comment on that,or just ignore it altogether,I don't know. I guess I could have worded one thing I said differently,where I said,"Like Art Bell said,'She's the real deal.'"
I should have said,"In Art Bell's opinion,she is the 'real deal'.".....??
I'd have to say,from what I heard,and the callers she responded to,this woman was either pure evil or her acting the part was pretty convincing!
(I'm not saying it is "the real deal",but it sure goes against everything "Christian"-in her own words!)
Has anyone here checked it out?
Not that it's so important,but I felt it was a good contribution. I probably wouldn't have referenced it had I not just listened to it("Somewhere in Time") and this thread just happened to be going on.
What's the big deal?
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Unlike some here, I'm not here to defend "Satanism." Rather, I find it amusing the things that the general population considers "Satanic."
I mean, I have heard people say, "Scientology is satanic." I have heard people say, "The New age movement is satanic." I have heard people say, "Freemasons are satanic." Yet, it is all based upon a lack of understanding of these belief systems. None of themare are satanic.
Now, there is a religion that is called "Satanism." However, to try to correlate any of the above mentioned belief systems with it is like trying to correlate a piece of lettuce to an orange.
Originally posted by On the Edge
Let me put it this way,anything that sets itself up against the Lord is of Satan. He can take on any number of deceptive fronts,but the bottom line is,if it exalts itself above the Lord,it is of Satan. Because that is what Satan does.
Their Satanic beliefs do say they do not worship Satan,they "emulate" him. And they despise Jesus,who I have once seen referred to as "the Nameless Weakling".
If anyone wants to emulate the father of lies and destruction,....then they'd better be ready to accept that they may be also being lied to!
Originally posted by rapunzel222
reply to post by Lillydale
your replies make no sense so i couldnt really answer them.
my post was entirely logical. yours sounded like you didnt read it at all.
level of insight that i usually see here tho.
Many Satanists also view the Xtian bible as an example of mankind's hypocrisy, incompetence, and spinelessness. Jesus Christ is the paradigm for these qualities, and is thus reviled by Satanists.
New Agers claim no external source of authority -- only an internal one ("the god within"). They believe the individual is the standard of truth, saying that "truth as an objective reality simply does not exist" .
1 God astandeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the apersons of the wicked? Selah.
3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do ajustice to the afflicted and needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5 They know not, neither will they understand; they awalk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7 But ye shall adie like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8 Arise, O God, ajudge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
reply to post by On the Edge
Edge,if you're going to use the Bible as a reference for your argument, at least cover your bases.
1 God astandeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the apersons of the wicked? Selah.
3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do ajustice to the afflicted and needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5 They know not, neither will they understand; they awalk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7 But ye shall adie like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8 Arise, O God, ajudge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Psalm 82
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
reply to post by On the Edge
That's really weak, Edge. Really weak. I'd expect more from you.
Originally posted by On the Edge
...One verse will not negate the larger message. That is known as "taking things out of context"...
Originally posted by Matthew Dark
Originally posted by On the Edge
...One verse will not negate the larger message. That is known as "taking things out of context"...
Um, wasn't that exactly what you were doing when quoting from the CoS website?
Apparently what's good for the goose, or sheep...is not good for the gander...or flock.
You can justify your misrepresentation of quotes from the CoS, but should someone turn around and best you at your own game, you cry 'foul'. And the quote you used said 'many Satanists', not all Satanists or all of Satanism so the author was providing an opinion based on observation, not dictating doctrine. By using that one line completely out of context, you tried to sum up all of those who subscribe to the philosophies of the CoS. But, in doing so, you did yourself an injustice because, as anyone can plainly see, it said 'many', not 'most' or 'all', even though you intended it to mean all, so yeah, it was a weak argument.
[note: edited because I screwed up the italics function yet again]
[edit on 1/26/10 by Matthew Dark]