15 Sep 2014, 1:57 pm
Now the kids get a choice. 
These Satanists have style.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
15 Sep 2014, 4:07 pm
Misslizard wrote:
Now the kids get a choice. These Satanists have style.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
These Satanists have style.http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
By the same token, would you equally cheer an Autism Speaks which hides behind free speech and equal protection for its anti-autistic statements? Having the right to do or say something doesn't necessarily make that something right or acceptable, does it?
15 Sep 2014, 4:14 pm
Misslizard wrote:
Now the kids get a choice. These Satanists have style.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
These Satanists have style.http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
Excellent.
15 Sep 2014, 4:19 pm
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15 Sep 2014, 8:22 pm
AspieUtah wrote:
Misslizard wrote:
Now the kids get a choice. These Satanists have style.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
These Satanists have style.http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
By the same token, would you equally cheer an Autism Speaks which hides behind free speech and equal protection for its anti-autistic statements? Having the right to do or say something doesn't necessarily make that something right or acceptable, does it?
I've had fundie Christians insult me,tell me I'm going to hell,etc....never once have I had any trouble out of a Satanist.If people are handing out bibles in school (do they plan on having a class where you learn to thump them?),then others relgious beleifs should be represented,the whole freedom of relgion thing.
15 Sep 2014, 8:33 pm
16 Sep 2014, 12:54 am
Always bear in mind the enemy of my enemy is not always my friend, I hold the view that the satanic books being placed in schools is wrong. Also the crazy fringe of the "church" trying to stuff their ideas down other people's throats is also wrong.
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16 Sep 2014, 12:02 pm
sonofghandi wrote:
Misslizard wrote:
I've had fundie Christians insult me,tell me I'm going to hell,etc....never once have I had any trouble out of a Satanist.
^ditto.
I was actually given a Satanic Bible (Lavey) by a group outside of the city court building on the opposite side of the parking lot from where some "Christians" were handing out Bibles. Those handing out the Christian Bibles were very condescending when I said no thank you, and downright insulting when I told them I did not believe in God when they pushed me to accept. At least I was handed a Satanic Bible with a friendly smile and a "good luck in court!"
Among Christians (and, amazingly, even within the fundamentalist movement), the more hostile behaviors of fundamental Christians are frequently debated. While not fundamentalist in the strictest sense, the LDS Church has spent the last several years gently and publicly discouraging such behaviors among its members regarding its openly LGBT members (yes, there are some). It hasn't been a rousing success (such things are probably generational), but it has blunted the sword. So, what is to be done with rogue members (and sometimes whole congregations) who take it upon themselves to fight the fire of some in the Satanic and New Atheism camps, for example, with fire?
BTW, both the Satanic Bible and the New International Version Bible are copyrighted and published by News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch (FOX News Channel). I wonder what Anton Lavey would say about that.
16 Sep 2014, 12:22 pm
If the book is anything like a light hearted version of The Satanic Bible, then those kiddos should be in for a good read.
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16 Sep 2014, 12:58 pm
AspieUtah wrote:
Among Christians (and, amazingly, even within the fundamentalist movement), the more hostile behaviors of fundamental Christians are frequently debated. While not fundamentalist in the strictest sense, the LDS Church has spent the last several years gently and publicly discouraging such behaviors among its members regarding its openly LGBT members (yes, there are some). It hasn't been a rousing success (such things are probably generational), but it has blunted the sword.
I do find it sad that it is so hard to appeal to reason when so many others are busy trying to push everyone's fear and anger buttons.
AspieUtah wrote:
So, what is to be done with rogue members (and sometimes whole congregations) who take it upon themselves to fight the fire of some in the Satanic and New Atheism camps, for example, with fire?
Therein lies the problem. Fighting fire with fire just fills the skies with ash. If it weren't for Christian hostility, I don't think militant atheism would have gotten much traction. And militant atheism just drives hostile Christians even further into the hate box. But I guess every group has those who feel the need to destroy.
AspieUtah wrote:
BTW, both the Satanic Bible and the New International Version Bible are copyrighted and published by News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch (FOX News Channel). I wonder what Anton Lavey would say about that.
^I always find it so amusing that there are so many things put out by Murdoch in the name of profitable business that are the exact opposite of everything he will openly and publicly denounce.
16 Sep 2014, 6:04 pm
I've just read about this in our newspaper.
There was also something about parents being concerned about religion being taught in Australian schools their kids are going home with ideas of fire and brimstone and the world being made in seven days. 
so they're pulling their children out of those classes.
16 Sep 2014, 6:08 pm
Misslizard wrote:
AspieUtah wrote:
Misslizard wrote:
Now the kids get a choice. These Satanists have style.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
These Satanists have style.http://www.rawstory.com/rs/blog/2014/09 ... a-schools/
By the same token, would you equally cheer an Autism Speaks which hides behind free speech and equal protection for its anti-autistic statements? Having the right to do or say something doesn't necessarily make that something right or acceptable, does it?
I've had fundie Christians insult me,tell me I'm going to hell,etc....never once have I had any trouble out of a Satanist.If people are handing out bibles in school (do they plan on having a class where you learn to thump them?),then others relgious beleifs should be represented,the whole freedom of relgion thing.
I hope you insult them back when I get religious people at my door I tell them "I Don't believe in fairytales" that's if I answer it if I know they're coming I go out in the back yard.
16 Sep 2014, 6:53 pm
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