More like 'a' definition than 'the' definition.
Along with shellfish consumption.
Along with the false atheism. Also the gay.
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Why the church of satan is not banned? Is satanism a religion?
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More like 'a' definition than 'the' definition.
Along with shellfish consumption.
Along with the false atheism. Also the gay.
Jumi
Well-Known Member
It is a quote from where? It is ignorant at best. And adding this weird notion that Christians think Satan is the rightful god of this world is offensive.
I do not know these smaller denominations viewpoints but it would be completely ignorant to say they think Satan is a rightful god.
I don't believe in them and don't know Islamic theology to know how this differs from how some Christians think of demons.
It is aimed at an Islamic audience, people who already understand and agree with your religions viewpoints.
Jumi
Well-Known Member
I guess we can agree sometimes.
questfortruth
Well-Known Member
The God is the Law and Order. The God is the Police.
I thought you said God is Love in post #19? Doesn't "Love your neighbor as you love yourself" apply towards all your neighbors, even the Satanists? If not, then aren't you violating the Law of Love?
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber
Satan isn't the one who created sin and hell and eternal damnation.
Politics is often driven and fueled by hatred.
questfortruth
Well-Known Member
The Love to Life makes Police kill the criminals.
I broadly agree with this, but unfortunately there are cults out there that can kill; cults such as Jonestown and Heaven's Gate, which ended horrendously. So, to a certain degree, I think we should care.
Then go after people for killing. That shouldn't be a reason to make a religious belief illegal in any way, though.
Desert Snake
Veteran Member
Your 'certain degree', is extreme.
I'm not saying we should make it illegal, but cult behaviours are quite easy to spot and should be monitored imo. Prevention is better than the cure.
Why should this be monitored more than other religious beliefs?
Others can be monitored. For instance, here in the UK some Mosques are monitored for extremist/terrorist sympathies. But first there needs to be a clear reason why such monitoring is happening. But there is a well-known list of cult behaviours, such as when cults start isolating themselves, i.e., Jonestown, and that place in Australia (forget the name) then that usually spells trouble.
Monitoring the entire set of a specific religion is lunacy. It shouldn't be based on that factor at all. As I said before, though, it's fine to go after those who would kill. Religion itself doesn't do that, even if it is a religion that you don't like.
I guess we just think differently. That's okay. I believe that the safety of the nation is more important than the privacy of the individual, that's all
I guess we just think differently. That's okay. I believe that the safety of the nation is more important than the privacy of the individual, that's all
I also think the safety of the nation is very important. I just see no reason why this is any more dangerous than other religions.
Perhaps you just need to do some research on cults?
You're assuming I haven't.