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 Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:29 pm
...distribute Satanic liturature outside a christian school or church?
please back up your answer with at least an oppinion.
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:45 pm
...Uhm...If you're in the U.S. you would be entirely within your rights, I suppose. I'm sure a lot of people would be seriously peeved. In my opinion it's...hard to say. I mean, people get mad at Christians for pushing thier religion on them (making a general statement, not directing it at you) so I think it'd be rather hypocritical to try and push your views on Christians. However, one does have to find some way to initiate o a conversation on religion...
A simple maxim to follow in trying to "sell" any religious beliefs would be: Tell them a simple, quick blurb of your beliefs, and if their interested, go more in-depth.
TWEAKED, Actually...
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:14 am
ok two "no" and one oppinion. i'll wait a bit before posting anything concrete.
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:49 am
...what kind of 'literature' are you looking to distribute?
It is within your right in the United States, to a point though. Most cults are not encouraged, and some satanic literature is considered banned for reasons like animal sacrifice (and btw, that is also considered animal cruelty, and you can get arrested/fined/jail time for doing such).
I suppose it's within your right, as you do have a freedom to religion, but you will also face the same problem as Christian's, in that you can't infringe upon others rights as well.
I personally wouldn't do it, but that is because of my person beliefs, in that messing with satanic anything is dangerous and like playing with deadly fire.
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:59 pm
I highly doubt that Jesus would be okay with someone distributing literature that does not praise Him.
Proverbs 3:6
"in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
I agree with willow in that messing with 'satanic' things is not safe or wise. satan already has too much of a presence in the world and in the yards of our churches. I pray our generation sees how important it is that we make no place for things in the church that do not glorify the Lord.
we were discussing this on sunday. we talked about how we need to preach the gospel to all the world, but first God needs to establish the gospel in us. How can the church teach about God if they dont know Him? my church has started bible study now and more and more ppl are coming out ^_^
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:01 pm
I would advise against it for the same reason I would advise against a Christian to pass out the bible in Hindu and Muslim chruches. My reason for saying this is because people go there to worship that religion and may find it offensive that others are trying to bring their religion in it. IMO it would be very disrespectful. I think it would e smarter if you pass it out in a public place like the mall and so on. Quote: I highly doubt that Jesus would be okay with someone distributing literature that does not praise Him. I highly doubt he cares what Jesus thinks if he's passing literature from another faith around the church. I'm guessing he's asking to see if it's the best method of getting it out.
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:10 pm
By the by, I refuse to vote until there is a maybe option. Cause now you've got my head in a whirl...(hence the fact that I don't go about initiating conversations on religion by handing booklets to random strangers. ...Okay, actually, I don't talk to random strangers because I have issues with talking to people I don't know, but that's another matter altogether.)
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:24 pm
xWillowxMCRmyx ...what kind of 'literature' are you looking to distribute? It is within your right in the United States, to a point though. Most cults are not encouraged, and some satanic literature is considered banned for reasons like animal sacrifice (and btw, that is also considered animal cruelty, and you can get arrested/fined/jail time for doing such). I suppose it's within your right, as you do have a freedom to religion, but you will also face the same problem as Christian's, in that you can't infringe upon others rights as well. I personally wouldn't do it, but that is because of my person beliefs, in that messing with satanic anything is dangerous and like playing with deadly fire. well actually fire is about the same amount of deadly in all around also it can be controled. and i should have clarified, Satanic as in "Chruch of Satan" as opposed to "worshiping the christian devil" wait, are you saying that christians are not allowed to infringe uppon the rights of others. i give a general snort of contempt at that concept (nothing personal)
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:27 pm
flineagle I highly doubt that Jesus would be okay with someone distributing literature that does not praise Him. Proverbs 3:6 "in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." I agree with willow in that messing with 'satanic' things is not safe or wise. satan already has too much of a presence in the world and in the yards of our churches. I pray our generation sees how important it is that we make no place for things in the church that do not glorify the Lord. we were discussing this on sunday. we talked about how we need to preach the gospel to all the world, but first God needs to establish the gospel in us. How can the church teach about God if they dont know Him? my church has started bible study now and more and more ppl are coming out ^_^ Ok so you can cover your religion to the entire world but i'm not allowed to do the same?
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:15 pm
Welcome to America. You have the right to a freedom of the religion of your choosing. But if you're gonna pass out Satanic (thanks for clarifying, I was gonna ask if was actual Satanism or worshipping the devil=not real Satanists) literature outside of Christian churches and schools be prepared for them to tell you why you're wrong and why Jesus loves you. And yes, they WILL gather around you and pray for you just to let you know. Good luck!
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:41 am
Lazarus The Resurected xWillowxMCRmyx ...what kind of 'literature' are you looking to distribute? It is within your right in the United States, to a point though. Most cults are not encouraged, and some satanic literature is considered banned for reasons like animal sacrifice (and btw, that is also considered animal cruelty, and you can get arrested/fined/jail time for doing such). I suppose it's within your right, as you do have a freedom to religion, but you will also face the same problem as Christian's, in that you can't infringe upon others rights as well. I personally wouldn't do it, but that is because of my person beliefs, in that messing with satanic anything is dangerous and like playing with deadly fire. well actually fire is about the same amount of deadly in all around also it can be controled. and i should have clarified, Satanic as in "Chruch of Satan" as opposed to "worshiping the christian devil" wait, are you saying that christians are not allowed to infringe uppon the rights of others. i give a general snort of contempt at that concept (nothing personal) I was using 'fire' in a methaphorical sense. Next time i'll be more subtile. What is the church of Satan exactly? sorry, i don't know much about it as the farthest I have gotten to talking about it to someone is with Wicca, and that friend has turned into a traveling gypsy so i don't see her often. Well yes, that is what i'm saying.. and it is correct... which is why i don't.. that and it turns people off to conversation in about any aspect. My friends know that I'm Christian, but they also know that i'm not going to start preaching at them, and they have great respect for that. If they ever want to talk, they know I'm more than willing to, or if they want to go to a 'Christian' concert (i use this because I think genre's are a joke) with me, they are more than welcome to. Unfortunetly a lot of others don't share that p.o.v. of mine and assume that I'm not a true Christian or something along those lines. I just acknowledge that not everyone believes the same, so I like to learn about other worldly religions while maintaining my own.
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:37 pm
Lazarus The Resurected flineagle I highly doubt that Jesus would be okay with someone distributing literature that does not praise Him. Proverbs 3:6 "in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." I agree with willow in that messing with 'satanic' things is not safe or wise. satan already has too much of a presence in the world and in the yards of our churches. I pray our generation sees how important it is that we make no place for things in the church that do not glorify the Lord. we were discussing this on sunday. we talked about how we need to preach the gospel to all the world, but first God needs to establish the gospel in us. How can the church teach about God if they dont know Him? my church has started bible study now and more and more ppl are coming out ^_^ Ok so you can cover your religion to the entire world but i'm not allowed to do the same? you are allowed to do as you feel, God gave you free will and in the states you have your rights. but you asked if it was "okay" to and I gave you my answer. God is to be praised above all.
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:42 am
I personally don't think even Christians should hand out literature to other religions temples/places of worship, mainly because that is not the best way to reach a persons heart. How many times has literature completely swayed your mind? A personal relationship is more important. A relationship that you can show them exactly what believe in when it is most appropriate. It takes time and energy towards the one you want to reach. I can't see that being effective for a satanist movement though it would go against their own teachings.
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:18 pm
Lithanus I personally don't think even Christians should hand out literature to other religions temples/places of worship, mainly because that is not the best way to reach a persons heart. How many times has literature completely swayed your mind? A personal relationship is more important. A relationship that you can show them exactly what believe in when it is most appropriate. It takes time and energy towards the one you want to reach. I can't see that being effective for a satanist movement though it would go against their own teachings. Lith what exactly are the teachings of satanism as you understand them?
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:08 pm
xWillowxMCRmyx Lazarus The Resurected xWillowxMCRmyx ...what kind of 'literature' are you looking to distribute? It is within your right in the United States, to a point though. Most cults are not encouraged, and some satanic literature is considered banned for reasons like animal sacrifice (and btw, that is also considered animal cruelty, and you can get arrested/fined/jail time for doing such). I suppose it's within your right, as you do have a freedom to religion, but you will also face the same problem as Christian's, in that you can't infringe upon others rights as well. I personally wouldn't do it, but that is because of my person beliefs, in that messing with satanic anything is dangerous and like playing with deadly fire. well actually fire is about the same amount of deadly in all around also it can be controled. and i should have clarified, Satanic as in "Chruch of Satan" as opposed to "worshiping the christian devil" wait, are you saying that christians are not allowed to infringe uppon the rights of others. i give a general snort of contempt at that concept (nothing personal) I was using 'fire' in a methaphorical sense. Next time i'll be more subtile. What is the church of Satan exactly? sorry, i don't know much about it as the farthest I have gotten to talking about it to someone is with Wicca, and that friend has turned into a traveling gypsy so i don't see her often. Well yes, that is what i'm saying.. and it is correct... which is why i don't.. that and it turns people off to conversation in about any aspect. My friends know that I'm Christian, but they also know that i'm not going to start preaching at them, and they have great respect for that. If they ever want to talk, they know I'm more than willing to, or if they want to go to a 'Christian' concert (i use this because I think genre's are a joke) with me, they are more than welcome to. Unfortunetly a lot of others don't share that p.o.v. of mine and assume that I'm not a true Christian or something along those lines. I just acknowledge that not everyone believes the same, so I like to learn about other worldly religions while maintaining my own. from a buddy of mine Galad Damodred Uh... well, Wicca is a nature-worshipping fertility cult. They worship the balance in nature, of male-female, light-dark, yin-yang, summer-winter, embodied in the form of a God and a Goddess who represent the two halves of the universe. LaVeyan Satanism's teachings are based on individualism, social Darwinism, self-indulgence, and "eye for an eye" morality. Unlike Theistic Satanism, which is rejected by the Church of Satan as Christian heresy rather than Satanism, it does not literally worship Satan, but rather uses "Satan" as a symbol for people's natural inner desires.
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