Festive Satanic statue added to Illinois statehouse
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It doesn't. There is a clear precedent of a separation of church and state that the founding fathers envisioned. Christians point to the fact that they use the word "God" and automatically assume they are only referring to the Christian God. Sadly, many founding fathers were deists (not Christian) and if one chose to worship a doorknob, then the doorknob could be inserted any place "God" is written.
As for prerequisites in order to be eligible to be put on display on public property, I think all religious related things should be banned. While I love Jesus Christ and His immaculate conception and birth, I don't need the state to display anything for me nor do I only honor Him on December 25th; He should be honored throughout the entire year and not just on many of the pagan gods birthday that predate Him.
By not allowing anything, we keep a clear separation of church and state and keep Christians from having to walk pass a statue of Satan, and non-Christians from walking pass a nativity scene. No one will whine or cry... actually, that isn't true. People will always find a reason to complain.
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Locoponydirtman
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On what grounds should there be a place of honor in the public square?
To whom or what ideas should monuments be errected?
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Locoponydirtman
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No one cares about the technical aspects of their beliefs, whether it is worship of self or of a deity who lost a fiddle contest to a random hillbilly.
Do their works carry merit enough to warrant a plaform in the public square. The answer is no. In order to be honored by a place in the public square you must accomplish some extraordinary meritorious work. We can't nor should we give place to just any and everyone who wants a place of honor.
Example MLK, he did extraordinary meritorious works in the area of civil rights, thus we can and should afford him honor in the public square.
This is from the arr-tickle:
What is the Satanic Temple?
Founded in 2012 in Salem, Massachusetts, the Temple of Satan describes itself as a non-theistic group that aims to "encourage benevolence and empathy among all people".
It says its uses satanic imagery to promote the separation of church and state and to campaign for "practical common sense and justice".
It has 15 official chapte rhouses in the US, the biggest of which is based in Michigan.
The temple was started by Harvard graduate Doug Mesner, known as "Lucien Greaves", and an individual known as "Malcolm Jerry".
In a speech, Mr Greaves said the group had had "thousands" of membership applications since the election of US President Donald Trump in 2016.
Earlier this year, members of a Satanic Temple placed a statue of Baphomet - a goat-like deity associated with Satanism - outside Arkansas' statehouse during a First Amendment rally.
The group also settled a $50m copyright lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros last month over a statue of Baphomet used in the TV series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
What is the Satanic Temple?
Founded in 2012 in Salem, Massachusetts, the Temple of Satan describes itself as a non-theistic group that aims to "encourage benevolence and empathy among all people".
It says its uses satanic imagery to promote the separation of church and state and to campaign for "practical common sense and justice".
It has 15 official chapte rhouses in the US, the biggest of which is based in Michigan.
The temple was started by Harvard graduate Doug Mesner, known as "Lucien Greaves", and an individual known as "Malcolm Jerry".
In a speech, Mr Greaves said the group had had "thousands" of membership applications since the election of US President Donald Trump in 2016.
Earlier this year, members of a Satanic Temple placed a statue of Baphomet - a goat-like deity associated with Satanism - outside Arkansas' statehouse during a First Amendment rally.
The group also settled a $50m copyright lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros last month over a statue of Baphomet used in the TV series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
At the risk of being redundant that's why there shouldn't be any religious monuments on State Property
On non-religious grounds. I don't have an answer for that other than what I don't want erected. Ultimately, I can stomach Christian displays but not anti-Christian/Islamic/any other religious display... For this reason, I can't be an entitled hypocritical American and say, "Only Jesus can be displayed!". If we do that, we have to allow all the fake gods to be put on display. If this was a Christian theocracy, THEN we could display Jesus Christ and deny all other religions the ability to put displays up on public property.
The trouble with making a precedent based on "merit" is that it is non-quantifiable, it's rather subjective. While you might think MLK is worthy of it, maybe someone thinks a more deserving person should be put up instead. Truthfully, this is probably an extremely unpopular opinion, but I'm not sure why we need to "honor" anyone on public property. If anyone actually goes to the statue of a person and honors them, it's closer to worshiping an idol than it is paying respect/honoring the person. We can honor someone without a physical structure built on public property at the expense of the tax payers.
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Locoponydirtman
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At least this is an honest stance. Basically no one or thing merits a statue or monument that would occupy a public space. Which may be the best policy.
Honest? It's uneducated as to the history of monuments.
Snowflakes would love that to be policy though. Erase American history because those opposed to America may be offended by how we got here.
God willing they'll remain offended and very disappointed statuary and monuments continue to dot our landscape.
Historic figures and monuments are erected because the person or event depicted are meritorious.
The Statue of Liberty, for instance.
Mount Rushmore.
The list goes on.
No one worships these statues. And if that be the argument that it is wrong they are erected,then the first amendment will shortly be targeted by those averse to such replications because that inalienable right amended would gut every Roman Catholic church in the nation.
Statues galore. Saints on the walls. Mary in many forums throughout. And don't forget Jesus hanging crucified still on the crucifix.
The anti-Christian FFRF seeks to eradicate all Christian religious symbols from public property. They also join with the ACLU to threaten tax payer funded schools should their students dare to openly express their religious beliefs.
They even attack veteran memorials should there be a cross present.
Fear.
What an ugly incentive.
Snowflakes are offended when another religious group or anti-religious group wants to put up displays on public property. They have an entitlement mentality that only THEIR [religious] beliefs must be displayed and refuse to acknowledge that there are other people in this country who have different spiritual views. Snowflakes want to be the "special" ones who have the right to do something while restricting other groups of people. Frankly, they are ignorant about how everyone has freedom of religion AND freedom from religion.
The thing is the satanist are not a religious group . They are atheist. The use Satan to agitate Christians and Jews . It’s not about religion it’s about ridiculing others belief in God .
Blessings
Bill
This is true and Dude has even said as much. Nevertheless, their motive for doing what they are doing is irrelevant to the point that other groups have the same right that Chrsitians do. This point is being absolutely missed by many people here and I'm not sure why they are incapable of seeing it.
Ah yes, when I think 'festive', I think the occult...well, actually, I do.
Most Christians are under the impression that the USA is a Christian country. It is not. It is a country, of the people, by the people, and for the people. If the populace is majority Christian, the USA is a Christian country in a de facto sense. However, if satanism takes hold (or any other ideology, for that matter), the USA becomes a satanic country. satanism Is all around us. Remember reading a story of a converted satanist...he was drinking blood and doing rituals all while serving as a deacon in a local church. Christians are...not following Christ's advice concerning being as wise as snakes...
As for holidays, the history and purpose of the majority of them is awful. I don't even celebrate my birthday. Every day is a celebration and every Sabbath a holiday.
Most Christians are under the impression that the USA is a Christian country. It is not. It is a country, of the people, by the people, and for the people. If the populace is majority Christian, the USA is a Christian country in a de facto sense. However, if satanism takes hold (or any other ideology, for that matter), the USA becomes a satanic country. satanism Is all around us. Remember reading a story of a converted satanist...he was drinking blood and doing rituals all while serving as a deacon in a local church. Christians are...not following Christ's advice concerning being as wise as snakes...
As for holidays, the history and purpose of the majority of them is awful. I don't even celebrate my birthday. Every day is a celebration and every Sabbath a holiday.
I mean, one word to describe snowflakes would be "entitled". Would you disagree with that?
There are sensitive Christians who are triggered and need a safe space from people with opposing beliefs that want to display something on public property next to the Christian displays. They think only their religious belief are unique and everyone else that has different beliefs don't matter (this comes from the fact that no two snowflakes will ever be identical).
It seems anything and everything I say you disagree with. lol
