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Originally posted by StrangeOldBrew
Most practicing Satanists do not believe in an actual deity called Satan. They use Satan and the story behind Satan as an archetype for their world view, which is freedom from oppression, freedom from servitude to the world's elite class, and freedom from blind faith in Judeo-christian religions, specifically judaism, christianity, and islam. The story of Satan as the Adversary involves rebellion against a tyrannical, controlling, violent, vicious, uncaring god who demands obedience and servitude and fear. Since the bible was designed specifically to keep slaves, servants, the mentally inept, and the working classes in a state of servitude and fear of their masters, of course the figure of Satan would be promoted as evil. Considering that Satan is the modern evolution of ancient Pagan spirits that embody nature and harmony with it, such as Cernunnos and the like, it becomes obvious why royalty, rulers, and tyrants have used christianity as a tool to control their subjects and servants, and sought very early on to demonize the ancient deities and spirits that represented a free and unconstrained humanity, in harmony with the natural world.
If you think these "musicians" are sitting around in dark rooms chanting, sacrificing small children and animals for satan, or selling themselves to the devil, you really need to extract yourself from the religious fantasy world you've created for yourself, or have allowed your masters to create for you.edit on 28-4-2013 by StrangeOldBrew because: (no reason given)edit on 28-4-2013 by StrangeOldBrew because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by jimmyx
herds in young adults and teenagers and...and...what? what happens?
. teenagers who listen to rap songs don't all turn into thugs or hoodlums.
teenagers that go to the movies and watch horror films don't turn into serial killers.
teenagers and young adults KNOW this is marketing by the artists to get attention in a crowded field.
Originally posted by jimmyx
why would a practicing Satanist help sick people, and children with diseases, and homeless people, and people with AIDS, or try and stop slavery and human trafficking, or disaster relief, poverty programs, etc..
Originally posted by greentaylor
She is not saying she was born into sin? This is impossible in Abrahamic faith. Just try going into a Muslim Mosque and saying this, they will all laugh at you.
Originally posted by PhoenixOD
reply to post by Credenceskynyrd
yes, but that isn't what this video and her comments/imagery are showing- she is not saying she was born into sin, rather she is choosing the devil as an adult with free will
I think the video shows her playing a character just like any actor in any film. Music is just entertainment and its rather immature to take lyrics literally. Singers sing about a variety of subjects..being evil just implying nughty is one of them.
Most lyrics are just metaphors. In the film Batman when joker asks "have you ever danced with the devil?" hes not actually asking batman if he has physically had a dance with Satan
Jim Morrison didnt actually ride a snake
..its just a metaphor.
edit on 29-4-2013 by PhoenixOD because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by LazarusTsiyr
Originally posted by jimmyx
why would a practicing Satanist help sick people, and children with diseases, and homeless people, and people with AIDS, or try and stop slavery and human trafficking, or disaster relief, poverty programs, etc..
Simple. To take the focus off of their immorality and wickedness. It's all designed to pull the wool over your eyes. Looks to me like they are successful
Originally posted by LazarusTsiyr
I just pass on the info and let people make of it what they will.
Originally posted by LazarusTsiyr
reply to post by Miracula
I don't listen to all worship and praise music nor am I a new "Christian."
Also, just because you, and others, say it doesn't mean she actually sold her soul that doesn't mean that she actually didn't. There is tons of evidence out there. Unfortunately those of you who don't want to believe it won't believe it.
I just pass on the info and let people make of it what they will.
Originally posted by jimmyx
Originally posted by LazarusTsiyr
Originally posted by jimmyx
why would a practicing Satanist help sick people, and children with diseases, and homeless people, and people with AIDS, or try and stop slavery and human trafficking, or disaster relief, poverty programs, etc..
Simple. To take the focus off of their immorality and wickedness. It's all designed to pull the wool over your eyes. Looks to me like they are successful
to take the focus off of their immorality and wickedness?? where is it?....in hand signs, drawn up symbols, in spooky words? they donate a portion of the money they receive from people, to help the lives of others, and you call this a diversion???
Originally posted by ElOmen
Here are some from little miss rihanna,
Im interested in hearing others thoughts also on how the christians view meditation, astral projection , and everything listed on the video as simply demonic. Do a lot of christians believe this? Everyone's thoughts are welcomed .