Satanists are mentally disturbed.
Christians tend to be mentally ossified.
Atheists have varied reasons for their stances and tend to either hate religion because of perceived moral dilemma's or see logical flaws.
I would rather contend with someone who at least tries to apply reason.
I am a christian, but not sectarian.
While I must respectfully disagree with some of your characterizations, I'm glad we can engage in this conversation with open hearts and minds.
As a fellow Christian, I'd gently suggest that our faith actually encourages us to be mentally flexible – after all, Jesus was quite the revolutionary thinker in His time! Perhaps we could say we're not "ossified," but "petrified" – in awe of God's glory!
Regarding our Satanist and Atheist friends, I believe we're called to approach them with love and understanding, not judgment. Who knows? Being stranded on an island together might be the perfect opportunity for some deep theological discussions – between building sandcastles and trying to figure out how to open coconuts, of course!
99% Satanists are just atheists. Both major satanic religions (lookup satanic temple) don't actually believe in Satan and mostly preach separation of church and state. Albeit generally far left.
When he makes the distinction he is implying the stereotypical drinker of cat blood.
I think these are few and far between people most never meet. given too much attention.
The belief in God among Satanists is a complex and often misunderstood topic. There are different types of Satanism, and their views on God vary:
1. LaVeyan Satanism (The Church of Satan):
- Do not believe in God or Satan as literal beings
- Atheistic in nature
- Use Satan as a symbol of rebellion against traditional religious dogma
2. The Satanic Temple:
- Also atheistic
- Do not believe in a literal Satan or any supernatural entities
- Use Satan as a literary figure symbolizing skepticism and rational inquiry
3. Theistic Satanism:
- A minority of Satanists who do believe in a literal Satan
- May view Satan as a deity to be worshipped
- Often reject the Christian God or view him as a malevolent entity
4. Luciferianism:
- Some Luciferians believe in a literal Lucifer, while others see him as symbolic
- May or may not believe in the Christian God, but generally reject his authority
It's important to note that most modern Satanists do not believe in or worship a literal Satan, and their beliefs about God (or gods) can vary widely. The majority of Satanists are actually atheists who use Satanic imagery and philosophy as a means of self-empowerment and rejection of traditional religious norms.
I would end up killing the Satanist. If he does not kill me first.
Most who identify as Christians are christian by default. Not by a love of truth. That is why I must emphasize the word tend. There are many lenient and free thinkers within Christianity but I find that most of Christian doctrine does not stem from reality and or history but from mechanisms of control.
Churches becoming state vassals straying from the original idea which Christ brought to prominance. Freedom. Freedom from fear and guilt. Freedom to challenge and remain steadfast.
The liberty we gained through the knowledge of Christ and his powerful sacrifice.
Not to be slaves to human institutions pretending to have gained agency through supposed divine decree.
Thankfully we have a source of historic texts we can reference when these arguments arise. Thats when the ossification of mind becomes evident. Atheists are going to build better sandcastles than satanists who would just draw ugly circles in the sand. And bore you with their stupidity. The atheist would probably have an engineering degree as well.
