briaaurora
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Since I'm new I thought I'd ask a few questions that might have been asked but I really do need a personal opinion or a few to help me understand. I was brought up in a very catholic household and I have to admit I've never liked having to pay respects to an organization as corrupt as the catholic church. Their portrayal of Satan and yours are very different and when I read about some of your experiences with him I have to admit there's no possible way this could be the same monster that the Christian faith describes, so my question is.....why? Why does the media portray Satan as a dark and evil force? Why is Satanism portrayed to be connected with darkness, blood and fear when it doesn't seem like that at all? And according to their religion Satan is meant to be the one to 'punish evil souls' but Satanism says differently so....what happens to evil or bad souls? If a soul was to go to Hell....is it the place or torment that we're made to believe or is that another lie? My friend claims that all this is a plan of Satan to lure people in until they die then torture their immortal soul after....yes, she is a die hard Christian which annoys me to no end because it's like talking to a robot programmed to spout of beliefs without any consideration to anyone else!
My other qualm is demons. In films like the Exorcist they're portrayed as vicious, ruthless beings who want nothing more than to steal our soul and cause pain but again, on here and on the site each one of you describes beings so different that I can hardly believe they are the same as their media portrayal. I've read a few demons descriptions and what they do hardly seems destructive or evil so why are people afraid of them? And why has there been so many stories of demonic possession? Are they true? And if they are, why would beings that seem so....good, friendly and who seem to want to help do something like that? Or is there other demons that aren't so friendly? And what about people who commit crimes and claim demons made them?
Which brings me to another question. How dangerous is Satanism? I admit I'm curious at this eye opening religion because even though I've always had a feeling that Satan wasn't particularly evil I don't want to be drawn in just to be hurt. Does Satanism except all people? Or forgive people? I have to admit I might have done a few things that could be considered 'bad' or 'awful', no I haven't hurt anyone just lied most of my life and it does get to me because Christians can't forgive things like that. So what are the dangers that come with this or even summoning a demon? Am I allowed to try all of this to see if it feels as right as it seems without hurting myself unintentionally? As childish as it sounds I wouldn't like to be possessed or haunted by an angry or evil demon....so how do I prevent that?
On the note of summoning, I know demons must be treated with respect and honesty when summoned but....is there ever a good enough reason to summon them? Are you allowed to summon a demon to help make you own life better or is that simply superficial and selfish to want better than what your given? I just wouldn't want to waste ones time by asking what could be considered stupid questions or summon one to sate my curiosity to prove that they are real. Because I've always been a person who's believed in instant reaction, when Christians pray they get no response or answers or maybe that's just my opinion by how are you meant to believe in something like they do and now at least want proof? Isn't that human nature?
I'm sorry for that being terribly long and I mean no disrespect so I'm also sorry if some of my questions come off as that, I'm just new, curious and....scared, I suppose because of having that fear of Satan programmed into me.
My other qualm is demons. In films like the Exorcist they're portrayed as vicious, ruthless beings who want nothing more than to steal our soul and cause pain but again, on here and on the site each one of you describes beings so different that I can hardly believe they are the same as their media portrayal. I've read a few demons descriptions and what they do hardly seems destructive or evil so why are people afraid of them? And why has there been so many stories of demonic possession? Are they true? And if they are, why would beings that seem so....good, friendly and who seem to want to help do something like that? Or is there other demons that aren't so friendly? And what about people who commit crimes and claim demons made them?
Which brings me to another question. How dangerous is Satanism? I admit I'm curious at this eye opening religion because even though I've always had a feeling that Satan wasn't particularly evil I don't want to be drawn in just to be hurt. Does Satanism except all people? Or forgive people? I have to admit I might have done a few things that could be considered 'bad' or 'awful', no I haven't hurt anyone just lied most of my life and it does get to me because Christians can't forgive things like that. So what are the dangers that come with this or even summoning a demon? Am I allowed to try all of this to see if it feels as right as it seems without hurting myself unintentionally? As childish as it sounds I wouldn't like to be possessed or haunted by an angry or evil demon....so how do I prevent that?
On the note of summoning, I know demons must be treated with respect and honesty when summoned but....is there ever a good enough reason to summon them? Are you allowed to summon a demon to help make you own life better or is that simply superficial and selfish to want better than what your given? I just wouldn't want to waste ones time by asking what could be considered stupid questions or summon one to sate my curiosity to prove that they are real. Because I've always been a person who's believed in instant reaction, when Christians pray they get no response or answers or maybe that's just my opinion by how are you meant to believe in something like they do and now at least want proof? Isn't that human nature?
I'm sorry for that being terribly long and I mean no disrespect so I'm also sorry if some of my questions come off as that, I'm just new, curious and....scared, I suppose because of having that fear of Satan programmed into me.