Apparently evil is inherent in the human condition. It took
Christianity to give evil a persona by mistating Hebrew
word, shaitan (he accused), as Satan and then draw
verbal descriptions and pictures of a creature to hold
before the ignorance of trembling peasants, thus keeping
them afraid and disciplined. That, to some of the
peasants, this Satan should appear a powerful creature to
be worshiped is a natural progression. The explanation
that this Christian offshoot has expanded is in the nature
of humans. Humans constantly try to expand the
population base of their personal belief--you and I are
doing that now. They do this by many means, the
apparently strengthening their belief into fanaticism is a
truism in the process. Some, though, may seek only to
gather power to themselves by manipulating others. This
process goes on in all aspects of human interaction. Thus
this purely Christian creature, Satan, has come to be
worshiped by mostly dissatisfied Christians because
Christians have created a creature that plays to
Humankind's weakness' and ego concurrently.
2007-02-14 09:55:43 · 9 answers · asked by Terry 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree with that statement, though it poses some room for discussion.
2007-02-14 09:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by static_nerdling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree.
Satanism is even more of a fringe belief than Paganism or Voodoo.
But SilverBirch is right, your opening sentence is the true problem in your essay. For some reason, Christians view other people (and, ultimately, the world) as evil - inherently evil, naturally evil. The world becomes a place to be escaped from - in church, at home, and, ultimately, in the rapture. As a result, Christians tend to contribute nothing to the greater well being of the earth. It is left to us, the non-Christians, to try to stop your wars, to try to clean up your pollution, to try to save our freedoms as you run roughshod with your crosses swinging or, occasionally, burning.
2007-02-14 17:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree. Has anyone ever actually seen this Satan? Just once? A serpent in a tree perhaps? Hmm.
2007-02-14 18:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Gene Rocks! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Almighty YHVH set up a system. He sent His “Son” YAHOSHUA to die for the sins of mankind so they would not have to. (They could choose to, but did not have to). Any person who chooses not to allow Yahoshua to take care of their sins, chooses to remain attached to their sins. They thus will wind up in the lake of fire which is YHVH’s method of cleaning this world, and eliminating sin and sinners. The Creator set aside the Seventh day for rest and worship. Yes that is the day usually called “Saturday”. We are not saved by obedience, we are saved by faith. However we are saved FOR obedience. As He said in John 14:15 (and in many other places) “If you love me, keep my commandments.
2007-02-14 18:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Apparently evil is inherent in the human condition."
I sort of stopped there. Disagree.
2007-02-14 17:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
disagree.
you base the truth of point b
on the assumption that point a is true
etc.etc.
you're way off base here
(no disrespect)
2007-02-14 18:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your father has you just where he wants you, puffed up in mind and spiritually in the dark. Furthermore I assure you, you are no scholar.
2007-02-14 18:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah totally
2007-02-14 17:58:54 · answer #8 · answered by Exterminator 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an essay, go be a teacher.
2007-02-14 17:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋