Suspect charged with hate crime for destroying Satanic Temple display at Iowa Capitol

[Father Heathen]

I asked a question.
Can I have an answer?
Who is it?

The answer was in the very first paragraph of the link, but if you're that lazy....

"the group does not view Satan as either a supernatural being, nor a symbol of evil; but in the literary sense as a symbol representing "the eternal rebel" against arbitrary authority and social norms, or as a metaphor to promote pragmatic skepticism, rational reciprocity, personal autonomy, and curiosity."

It's like how Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism are religions without being theistic. I knew you were aiming for a "gotcha", but your pizza fell face-first onto the floor in that regard.

 

[Father Heathen]

So to be clear, you are saying that scripture you quoted argues against me fighting against the evil one? Interesting interpretation!

If you really want to fight against the "evil one", why not focus on the epidemic of sexual abuse that occurs within your churches?

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Why would I, as a follower of Christ, not want a satanic display to not be smashed?

Why would you want an act that outraged the world when ISIS did it?

 

[Shadow Wolf]

So to be clear, you are saying that scripture you quoted argues against me fighting against the evil one? Interesting interpretation!

Keep in mind we view your god as evil, cruel and wicked.
Don't you think it's better to just get along with others anyways?

 

[Revoltingest]

The answer was in the very first paragraph of the link, but if you're that lazy....

"the group does not view Satan as either a supernatural being, nor a symbol of evil; but in the literary sense as a symbol representing "the eternal rebel" against arbitrary authority and social norms, or as a metaphor to promote pragmatic skepticism, rational reciprocity, personal autonomy, and curiosity."

It's like how Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism are religions without being theistic. I knew you were aiming for a "gotcha", but your pizza fell face-first onto the floor in that regard.

Tragic.

 

[Revoltingest]

So to be clear, you are saying that scripture you quoted argues against me fighting against the evil one? Interesting interpretation!

Outside of Abrahamic religions, it's
unclear that Satan is the evil one.

 

[Estro Felino]

The answer was in the very first paragraph of the link, but if you're that lazy....

"the group does not view Satan as either a supernatural being, nor a symbol of evil; but in the literary sense as a symbol representing "the eternal rebel" against arbitrary authority and social norms, or as a metaphor to promote pragmatic skepticism, rational reciprocity, personal autonomy, and curiosity."

Thank you.

It's like how Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism are religions without being theistic. I knew you were aiming for a "gotcha", but your pizza fell face-first onto the floor in that regard.

I don't eat pizza. Too many carbs.

 

[Tamino]

Suspect accused of destroying Satanic display at Iowa Capitol charged with hate crime

A former congressional candidate from Mississippi who admitted destroying Satanic Temple's Baphomet idol at Iowa Capitol now faces a hate crime charge

www.desmoinesregister.com

Thoughts?

I don't get the subtleties of the charges and crimes in American law... But sounds fair.

 

[Father Heathen]

I say F the 'law of the land I live in' when it is wrong. Would you have defended, say, slavery when it was the 'law of the land?'

So you would favor a theocracy over a free society? If so, I must commend you for at least being honest about it instead of pretending to be a freedom loving patriot like so many other Christians do (assuming you live in the U.S.)

We disagree on the issue of vandalism.

So you would be cool with some angry atheist kids kicking over a nativity scene? Or are we dealing with some "rules for thee but not for me" hypocrisy?

 

[Soandso]

Sounds like a crime motivated by hate to me

 

[The Hammer]

Suspect accused of destroying Satanic display at Iowa Capitol charged with hate crime

A former congressional candidate from Mississippi who admitted destroying Satanic Temple's Baphomet idol at Iowa Capitol now faces a hate crime charge

www.desmoinesregister.com

Thoughts?

Good for them for charging the man.

 

[The Hammer]

Why would I, as a follower of Christ, not want a satanic display to not be smashed?

Because you're not rude? Or inconsiderate?

 

[Father Heathen]

Tragic.

I hear authentic Italian pizza is actually quite boring and bland.

 

[Revoltingest]

I don't eat pizza. Too many carbs.

Carbs all fall off the slices that land on the floor upside down.
It's science.

 

[Revoltingest]

I hear authentic Italian pizza is actually quite boring and bland.

I dint try any when I was there.
But I did have some great grub.

 

[Father Heathen]

I dint try any when I was there.
But I did have some great grub.

They people loudly exclaim "Mama mia!" often?

 

[Revoltingest]

They people loudly exclaim "Mama mia!" often?

That & "Bada bing!"

 

[Father Heathen]

That & "Bada bing!"

I'm sure they also informed you that they were walking there.

 

[Secret Chief]

The Satanic Temple set the display up to see if legislators would respect and honor The 1st Amendment, particularly the establishment clause thereof.

And the conclusion is...

 

[Revoltingest]

I'm sure they also informed you that they were walking there.

And "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."