(October 27, 2014 at 11:31 pm)Christian Wrote: My Pastor said that Satanism and Atheism are same religions because in both, the adherents take personal responsibility for their actions. Is it true?
Well first allow me to clarify, atheism is not a religion, just like off isn't a tv channel. Now what your pastor is probably referring to is leyvan satanism. Now they are not the same thing per se, but leyvan a satanists are atheists. Meaning they don't actually believe in or worship Satan, but instead think of it much more symbolically. To them Satan is a symbol of enlightenment, critical thinking and standing up to oppressive authority.
So no this is not the same as athiesm, because if it was then atheistic communism would be impossible because Leyvan satanism and communism are inherently contradictory ideologies.
However its also likely that your pastor was simply referring to people who worship satan and atheists as the same thing. That makes about as much sense as saying a Pagan and a Christian are the same thing.
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
