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Firestormalpha · 09-20-2003, 11:42 PM

Umm... actually, satanism wasn't dubbed satanism by those who live according to the philosophy it represents. The Catholic church did that. At any rate I myself am a Christian with no claim to any particular denomination. While I am opposed to the beliefs of satanism, I do not harass or belittle them. Some of my best friends at school were satanists. We had some healthy debates on our views and in the end agreed to disagree in a friendly manner. Just my way of saying I understand, and not all Christians are going to persecute you for your beliefs. They certainly won't agree with them though.

Umm Azred, as I recall, Satanists don't necesarily believe in Satan or God, or any supernatural deity. I could be wrong. Basically they just believe that living in a manner that makes them happy is the right way to live. Therefore, you effectively are a Satanist.

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Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Umm... actually, satanism wasn't dubbed satanism by those who live according to the philosophy it represents. The Catholic church did that. At any rate I myself am a Christian with no claim to any particular denomination. While I am opposed to the beliefs of satanism, I do not harass or belittle them. Some of my best friends at school were satanists. We had some healthy debates on our views and in the end agreed to disagree in a friendly manner. Just my way of saying I understand, and not all Christians are going to persecute you for your beliefs. They certainly won't agree with them though. Umm Azred, as I recall, Satanists don't necesarily believe in Satan or God, or any supernatural deity. I could be wrong. Basically they just believe that living in a manner that makes them happy is the right way to live. Therefore, you effectively are a Satanist. [ 09-20-2003, 11:45 PM: Message edited by: Firestormalpha ] __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com