Comments by "VoidX" (@aus-li) on "Can Satanists u0026 Major Religions See Eye to Eye? | Middle Ground" video.

  1. He did have some good insight, and was one of the most intellectuals among the satanists.
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  2. Please look up Anton LaVey and educate yourself. Vice also did a segment on them. If you’re interested in doing more research, look up Aleister Crowley, another interesting individual.
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  3. No, the dude in the long hair was pretty normal looking.
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  4. Vivian N I disagree, I think Shawn came off with stereotypical answers. At least Richard was trying to be critical and question his virtues. The Bible isn’t interesting and does not reflect today’s society, where morals have changed and technology has advanced. Remember, that the Bible is two thousand years old.
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  5. Yea, Shawn gave off those typical Christian answers, like what brainwashed individuals do.
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  6. Wikipedia is actually a great source, as someone who researches daily. Don’t listen to your teachers.
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  7. I highly doubt anyone truly knows about their religion, or the origin of their religion. Most religious people are told what to do and read, so that’s why they’re ignorant in the general sense.
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  8. Al2K Yep. Lot of ignorant people here.
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  9. @amayia No, I'm referring to the Satanists. The whole concept of a hell, was made up by one individual, Saint Augustine; it's actually not in the Bible. Dante's Inferno is another contributing factor. Therefore, it's just propaganda. The Good and Evil concept, as I said, is referenced in other pagan religions. I see! A few of my favorites pantheons, are Norse, Greek, Cetlic, and Hindu. As an atheist, I'm glad I found another interesting individual such as yourself :)
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  10. amayia Yes, I agree! Greek was my favorite when I was younger. Also for the Norse, I mean, who doesn’t love the Vikings XD Celtic is very similar to Greek and other mythologies. I think Hinduism is probably the most complex, since there’s so many epics involved. But again, similar gods and goddesses :p
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  11.  @amayia4361  That's very interesting. I live in the US, New Jersey, and I'm surrounded by a large presence of religion. There's churches everywhere...and I even live next to a Catholic church, lol. Yes, sadly, humanity has always taken fables literal. It took me many years to understand why. Even though I respect their choices to some regard, I absolutely dislike these organizations.
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  12.  @amayia4361  I see. NYC is pretty cool...I love central park XD Exactly. Religion tries to find a meaning, in questioning what it is to be human. Yea, too bad you can't say that to a religious person (they won't accept that fact). Even though it's barbaric because it's two thousand years old, as you said. Well, there has been a rise of atheism in the past few years. However, I've also seen pseudoscience become a thing...so it's still a mess. I think religion won't ever disappear, there's too many humans who need to believe in something, either because they're lost, vulnerable, or simply want to belong. I agree with you, although communism has really ruined that ideal of an atheist utopia, lol. Jokes aside, I've just accepted religion and educated myself in everything so I can feel comfortable in any situation; otherwise, I just ignore religious people if I have to.
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  13. Yahweh and Allah would agree with you.
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  14. Selene Exactly. Shawn went by the book. Even though Richard was immature, he was far more interesting altogether.
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  15. Gwyn Guider He could’ve existed, sure...but they’re very skeptical on the date he was born. Witnesses or not, the Abrahamic religions were based off drugs and pre-existing pantheons/epics. That’s why paganism is very important in Abrahamic religions with their rituals.
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  16. He might be a little immature, but he very knowledgeable. Same as the other satanists.
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  17. I agree! Lois and Richard were very excited, that’s why they came off a bit immature. I think the commenters, as usual, jump to conclusions without properly observing what these people had to say. Jason also said something that most people don’t know, is that during the renaissance, most of the painters/commissioners weren’t religious, they just followed their clients and the church for survival.
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  18. I agree!
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  19. Nothing wrong with critical thinking, my dude. It’s kinda tiring when you hear the stereotypical answers from a Christian. Life is a little more complicated than that.
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  20. Lol, well said. The Christians couldn’t impede all pagan rituals over the rest Europe, so they modified the terms. Not many people are educated on the original traditions of the Germanic peoples. Mostly every modern holiday is fabricated and used purely for commercialism.
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  21. All you have to do is read the Quran and some of the Hadith.
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  22. GorgiLocks Exactly. As an atheist, I’ve read many religions, since I study theology and paganism. It’s very easy to educate yourself using the internet, since everything is in PDF format.
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  23. You don’t need a fairy tale to change your morals on reality. It’s strictly based on your principles and philosophy as a human being to consider what’s right and what’s wrong.
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  24. The satanists were the smartest of the group. Even though the vampire dude and the girl came off condescending, they were still smarter.
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  25. How so?
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  26. amayia They don't actually believe in Satan. But you're right, the Old Testament, which is the first major Abrahamic religion, is based mostly on fairytales. Allah, Yahweh, and Jesus are mythical/imaginary characters, except scholars believe Jesus could've been real. These religions are all based on pre-existing pagan religions, such as The Epic of Gilgamesh and Zoroastrianism. Modern holidays, like Christmas and Easter, are actually pagan traditions that were celebrated by the Germanic tribes/Anglo-Saxons. They were called Yule and Ēostre. The Christians weren't able to get rid of these pagan traditions entirely, that's why they're still celebrated and appreciated by the countries that they came from.
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  27. amayia Yea, lol, although there’s other sects who do worship Satan as a literal deity.
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  28. amayia I agree XD I also had to read those stories, lol, it’s one of the best memories of actually enjoying a story from school. And that’s rad how you named your animals after those characters :p Lmao, do they really think like that XD I also have difficulties explaining how I’m an atheist, because I’m always surrounded by religious people.
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  29. You should do some research.
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  30. Nihilists don’t have a fundamental believe?
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  31. Kolby Tuttle Nietzsche’s final believe on nihilism is total destruction, so it doesn’t really make sense, does it? Therefore you can’t be a full nihilist, or have a philosophy behind it. Other than, of course, some sort of severe depression. You should look into it more, since it’s not a real belief.
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  32. The two satanists were acting immature, but they were excited to express themselves. I don’t think they should get all the hate because they weren’t exactly wrong.
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  33. Manuela López I see. Brainwashed individuals do not mind being told what to do, because they feel they’re doing good for their community and other people by spreading awareness of their religion. I’m an atheist who studies theology and paganism. I have tried many times to converse with religious people, but they’re too close-minded and brainwashed to have an open discussion. Of course, not all are that extreme, there might be some willing to question their faith, or at least go in-depth on the history of their religion. I however, have not found someone like this.
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  34. @KD13 I'm glad you found yourself through means of mediation and acceptance. I don't have the same opinions that you do, but I hope all the best for you :)
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  35. They don’t view Satan as a deity, only a symbol of positivity.
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  36. Please look up Anton LaVey and educate yourself if you want to know more.
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  37. Abrahamic religions have lots of things in common, lol.
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  38. Rebellious If you’re interested in what the Abrahamic religions were based on, you should look up the Epic of Gilgamesh and Zoroastrianism.
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  39. I do agree, they were very immature, except the guy with the long hair. Although imo, they were the most knowledgeable, especially Richard, I agreed with his opinions.
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  40. A perfect day for paganism, since originally Easter was based on paganism.
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  41. But Jesus is a mythical character XD Also, during that time, everyone was executed the same way.
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  42. Religion is still part of those massacres and constant warfare. Just like how the Christians used Easter as their excuse for a holiday, when originally it was a Germanic tradition.
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  43. Shannon M Not just violence, but exploitation on the poor and vulnerable. Possibly. There are verses and chapters in the Bible that could be viewed as “immoral” for that time period. God and religion also are interconnected by the individuals who wrote their opinions on what it means to be human. Yes, I fully agree. However, again, a belief is among many beliefs, and not all are consistent. We both agree on these terms, but there are many religious zealots who’d say otherwise. And that’s why “freedom” can be very limited depending on the rules of a country, for example, the Middle East and Sharia law.
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  44. Have you totally ignored the guy with the long hair? Pleas don’t generalize and use observational skills.
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  45. Isn’t that based on Zoroastrian believes?
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  46. Satanists are not rude. And secondly, the dude with the long hair was very respectful and patient.
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  47. You should look up Anton Levey and his believe system.
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  48. I don’t, and I’m an atheist. The good and evil concept comes from Zoroastrianism, which came before the Abrahamic religions. It’s also very similar to the Taoist believes, the Yin and Yang.
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  49. Please don’t ignore Jason.
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  50. The dude is pretty dang smart, like the rest of the satanists. The people in the comments tend to have very little patience and observational skills.
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  51. Andrew Zbinden As an atheist, I have also studied theology and paganism. I disagree with you needing someone else’s point to stop believing in your faith. The most accounts I’ve heard of individuals being agnostic or atheist, are from questioning their own faith and moralities. It’s the same route of someone who is an addict, they’re the only ones who can change their habits. I do also think Richard and Lois were immature, albeit excited.
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  52. Andrew Zbinden I see. Now it makes sense. Thank you for clarifying :)
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  53. I disagree. I believe those two had some very good insight. Although albeit excited, which made them immature.
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  54. Hannah Kaye No, lol. I think the people in the comments are being irrational and are not watching the video.
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  55. Hannah Kaye As I said, their opinions, I thought were grounded. Except their mannerisms and Richard’s constant interruptions is uncalled for. Even though I still think he was trying to challenge Shawn’s perceptions.
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  56. How is he negatively talking down Christianity? Wouldn’t you say he’s being a Socrates and is questioning their beliefs and ideals?
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  57. Megan Horan I think he’s phrasing those types of individuals who think homosexuals deserve a place in hell because they’ve sinned. That type of hypocritical nonsense that’s not accurate to the Bible, or their many teachings.
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