Simplifying Christianity and its Inverse(Satanism)

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Considering the rapid pace of technology these days the cloud will probably say "Drink CocaCola" and that would be a "message from God" that would prove quite profitable.

You can't get it that way.
Gods timing is perfect and you'll find him when it is time.

That is childish blather. You can't find something that is either not there or is determined to stay hidden. Have you noticed that the better our long distance observation instruments get the less sign there is that God is still In Town? As science becomes more capable, the space where miracles happen grows smaller and smaller.

ruveyn

Pr.1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools [a] despise wisdom and discipline. (NIV)

Pr.10:8
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. (NIV)

Pr.12:15
The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. (NIV)

Pr.12:16
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. (NIV)

Pr.12:23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. (NIV)

Pr.14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. (NIV)

Pr.14:9
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. (NIV)

Pr.14:16
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless. (NIV)

Pr.14:24
The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly. (NIV)

Pr.15:14
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. (NIV)

Pr.17:10
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool. (NIV)

Pr.17:12
Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly. (NIV)

Pr.17:16
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom? (NIV)

Pr.18:2
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. (NIV)

Pr.18:6
A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. (NIV)

Pr.20:3
It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. (NIV)

Pr.26:3
A whip for the horse, a halter for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! (NIV)

Pr.26:11
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. (NIV)

Pr.27:22
Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him. (NIV)

Pr.28:26
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. (NIV)

Pr.29:11
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. (NIV)

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"A man may be a fool and not know it, but not if he is married."
* H.L. Mencken

Well, Heaven registers invalid too.


Well, if you're already circumsized you cannot just convert to Judaism, more needs to come off. Similar here none the less.


Oh trust me, this looks like spaghetti and meatballs, if you see it, it's undeniable.


It's not a lot! Only 15% of your paycheck each week. (Before taxes of course)

Are you a fan of Mencken? I have not read much by him but have wanted to at times, anything recommended if you've read him?

Ok my 2 cents. I've studied Laveyan satanism for the last 25+ years or so. Seems most of the early writings are meant to provoke but he makes a lot of sense and offers no promises. His "theories" on satanic magick seem to say they're cathartic role playing ceremonies designed to rid you of your desires or compulsions so you're not eaten up by guilt,anger,whatever. I do enjoy his later writings and maybe he was an aspie with all of the various articles written on creating your own world/total environments (which I did long before reading his stuff) check out the "What's new?" Article from Satan Speaks. I discovered his stuff when I was a tormented teen as most of the bullies were X-tians usually of the catholic persuasion. I realized by carrying a copy of the satanic bible around,people will leave you alone! Which is what I wanted in the first place! After actually cracking the book open I found it easy to agree with. Personally I lean towards atheism but if there is a god I want solid proof! My own existence is not enough and I want/require more than scripture passages. I mean if it is real why isn't the bible taught as fact in school? Why are there other religions besides christianity? Kinda hard for me to swallow. My personal dealings with xtians, they're ok but some cannot deal with the fact you do not believe and are neurotic about converting you. Self professed satanists can be just as pushy but most are putting on a cartoonish rebel facade like most black metal fans. Playing a sort of D and D with the chaotic evil alignment.

Satanism is not the inverse of Christianity. Also, which version of satanism are you referring to?

I'm referring to satanism as defined in the writings of Anton LaVey.

LeVeyan Satanism is very watered down Randian Objectivism.

You know, that's a religion I could quite possibly live with. Provided the afterlife involves salmon paté.

Lavey's Satanism always seemed a bit silly to me. I mean, he has a philosophy of egotism behind it all (a lot of it, from what little I know, based on Nietzsche), but you couldn't call it a religion. And the actual 'Devil-worshipping' seems to be just so much showmanship. (Although I hear old Anton was a mean piano player.)

That said...there is a genuine branch of paganism (although some Pagans aren't too keen on being associated with them) called Luciferianism. They claim to be a traditional path going back donkey's years (doesn't everyone?), and believe in Lucifer as the bringer of knowledge and enlightenment to humans. It seems closest to a branch of Gnosticism with elements of traditional European paganism and Jewish mythology thrown in. Some of them are willing to hex in self-defence (which most Pagans refuse to do), and some of them use traditional herbal hallucinogens, but they're a long way from most people's idea of Satanists. (Unless, of course, you believe that anything that isn't your own brand of Christianity is 'evil', in which case actual morality doesn't come into it.)

The "inverse" of Christianity is NOT Satanism. It is the denial that the death of Jesus Christ repays, covers and nullifies the Original Sin committed by Adam and Eve. A specific form of this is Arianism; a denial of the Holy Trinity.

ruveyn

2 john 1:7 gives a pretty good example of the "inverse" of christianity.