Satan-ism Gone Wild

First homosexuality, atheism, then marijuana use, now satanism. It seems that ideologies that were deemed "bad" are now gaining steam in the public square as a "good."

In Oklahoma, over $28,000 was raised on indiegogo to erect a statue of satan after Satanists were angered that a monument of the 10 Commandments was placed on state capitol grounds.  They claim that they want to be represented as well.  A similar thing was done with atheists who made their own statue of a bench claiming to be represented on government property as well.  I guess atheism is now a religion?  The whole thing is silly to say the least.

If that is not crazy enough for you, then there is more. Chaz Stevens of Florida who claims to be a satanist but sounds more like an atheist is requesting that satanist prayers be said prior to council meetings.  This of course is a response to the ruling by the Supreme Court allowing prayer before government meetings. Chaz is no stranger to controversy regarding religion.  He had erected a monument of beer cans at the capitol building out of protest against a Nativity scene.

Chaz has a police record for credit fraud, domestic violence, and has been ordered in the past to get a mental health evaluation.  It appears that this man is not well in the head and perhaps this is just another way of his anti-social behavior attempting to present itself publicly via the mask of the first amendment.

See:

http://myperspectiveis.blogspot.com/2011/04/chaz-stevens-never-arrested-oh-really.html

http://myperspectiveis.blogspot.com/2012/05/proof-of-stevens-psychiatric.html

Some people have cried foul against the Supreme Court for their decision. They have claimed that other religions should be allowed to pray before meetings, not just Christians.  The Supreme Court already addressed this in their decision:

"Finally, so long as the town maintains a policy of nondiscrimination, the Constitution does not require it to search beyond its borders for non-Christian prayer givers in an effort to achieve religious balancing. Pp. 9–18" - http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/12-696_4f57.pdf

There is no need to have a line up of religious leaders looking to pray before a meeting in order to have each faith represented.  This is just silly.

Lastly, if these are not wild enough, a club at Harvard university - a university founded in order to
teach religion - wants to conduct a "black mass" in the name of "academic freedom" and "education."  They are inviting a satanic group to come and perform the ritual which is a mockery of the Catholic Mass and often desecrates the Holy Eucharist while performing lewd sexual acts.

The Catholic chaplain at the school along with many others are protesting this calling this an attack against Catholicism and humanity.

These stories all deal with the issue of "freedom." From the statues to the "black mass," these people feel that they need to make these provocative moves in order protest what they feel is a favoritism on the part of the government for Christianity.  This is not the case at all.  The United States does not endorse any religion. However, this nation was built upon Judeo-Christian values and ideas.  There is no disputing this. While satanism may claim itself to be a religion, it is just a caricature movement just like atheism. It exists to take a contrarian stance to Christianity.  There is nothing good or positive about satan. Why worship this creature who is limited and has already lost the war against good?

Erecting statues of this creature is just glorifying everything it stands for, namely evil, hatred and stupidity. Lucifer may have been the "angel of light," but its light bulb was not on when it cried out "I will not serve." It gave up glory, joy, happiness for what?  Hell, torment and eternal frustration?

Moreover, Harvard must indeed be a haven for free thought and academic inquiry, but these have limits just like freedom of speech has limits where one cannot shout fire in a crowded movie theater. Academic inquiry and freedom exists to study and learn things, not promote ideas that are evil and full of hate.  The satanist cult often sacrifice human beings and other non-human animals. How is this educational?








Source:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/05/07/satan-statue-should-welcome-oklahoma/QtZFYK4ab9bLyosi9Y88IN/story.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/satanists-perform-black-mass-harvard-university-article-1.1786440

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/05/08/student-group-at-harvard-says-no-consecrated-host-at-black-mass-reenactment/

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/catholic-church-denounces-planned-satanic-mass-at-harvard/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/09/satanic-prayer-florida-town-council_n_5296409.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics

http://americablog.com/2014/05/satanists-build-monument-next-10-comandments-oklahoma.html

http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/3/5678782/satanic-group-reveals-crowdfunded-monument-for-oklahoma-state-capitol

http://myperspectiveis.blogspot.com/2011/04/chaz-stevens-never-arrested-oh-really.html

http://myperspectiveis.blogspot.com/2012/05/proof-of-stevens-psychiatric.html

Voting

Voting is an important act and should be used wisely.

We can elect a good person or a bad one and our choice will can have consequences that we will have to answer when judgment day or death comes if our conscience and intellect were properly utilized.

As citizens of the United States of America, we all have our individual reasons why we vote either way. However, we must not be selfish and instead vote for the candidate that will bring about the common good for all not just ourselves.

Many I am sure will take this voting opportunity to elect some one they feel will better the economy and bring troops home. Yes, those are excellent reasons to vote for we do need economy to survive in a world that currently uses money to perform trades and transactions. Yes, we do want peace and our troops home to be with their families and friends. However, we must remember that politicians are known for making promises that are nearly impossible to complete and mainly do so to win over voters. So we cannot rush to judgment on promises alone.

We must be informed voters and understand each candidates ideas and plans before making a choice. Some will vote for one candidate because he is older, stern and has more experience, while others may vote for another candidate because he is African American, popular, and a fresh new face in politics. But we must stick to the common good and how either candidate will bring about them.

Does the candidate value life? Does he or she believe life is sacred and precious and must never be aborted or euthanized for any reason? Does the candidate value education for all? Does the candidate value fair economics for all in every social and monetary class? Does the candidate value the sacred institution of marriage between one man and one woman as God and nature intended? Does the candidate value America's customs, its Constitution and laws about him/herself. Does the candidate put America's protection first in a time of war and terrorism?

These are some of the questions we must ask when choosing a candidate to vote. God gave us conscience so we must put it to use and vote for a candidate that will bring about the common good, not just focus on one area. This is the moral thing to do.

We cannot vote for a candidate based on his color, speaking skills, charisma, voting record, interest in helping the rich or the poor, his religion, etc. His color should not matter, nor his speaking skills since speeches are written by others not the candidate. Charisma is important to draw attention, but the presidency is a serious job and not for a performer. Voting record is important, but those votes are in the past and what matters is the candidates current platform. A candidate should focus ..ing all, rich and poor. His religion should not matter as long as he respects the Judeo/Christian values and views of this nation and does not impose his own personal views and beliefs.

This election is an important one, but so has every other election. Let us vote for a good candidate who will protect all, the unborn, the born, people of all ages, races, gender, religion, orientation and social class. Let us vote for some one who will follow the law in a moral way and not try to legislate his views from the Oval office and try to rewrite social norms such as marriage and when a person should live and die.

God bless America and may the best candidate for our current time win and have great success in bringing about the common good.

about 8 months ago