today
So as I dive deeper into Christian Lit I am find more 'serious' christian writers write alot about Satan and his desire to corrupt you and all that. Which I find not only boring but incredibly retarded.
Even as a child growing up as catholic I never really thought much about Satan. Thoughts never crossed my mind. I was more afraid of Chucky then Satan. Tho thats not saying much because I wasnt really afraid of Chucky either.
When I explored paganism for about 10 years (I felt a need for a new belief due to everything going on at that time) one part that I enjoyed the most was that there was no Satan. No horned beast or fallen angel beconning me to come to him or planting 'sinful' thoughts in my head. And there was also no one to blame when I fucked up. There was just good choices ( helping others, loving, stuff like that) and bad ones. And of course there was the wonderful rule of balance and karma (which I still like the idea of).
After following this for 10 years I think the no satan thing kind of stuck. I rarely ever think about it. I spend much more time talking to Jesus or God or whatever is listening then worrying about Satan or little demons fighting for my soul. I guess its just not that important compared to other things. When I talk I dont say "Lord protect me from the demons who lead me to bad decisions". I simply say "Lord try to help me not to fuck up today" or something to that extent.
I think some Christians tend to blame Satan for alot. Or demons. For instance people use to tell Mike he had demon(s). When he first told me I thought they meant figurativly. Like how a former addict might call his drug of choice his demon. But no they meant literally. And of course the only way to get rid of those was doing things their way but whatever, a tale for another day.
And I guess my question is why do so many ppl focus on this whole satan demon thing when all they really need to be focusing on is God/Jesus and lending a hand to others around them?
IDK. I was thinking today that I am glad for Jesus and God even if they arent real because they give people something to aspire to and work towards. They provide ppl with strength and courage and better yet the desire to help others around them.
As for the rest of my day I had a migraine. Great fun there. Went to Nana's for bday party for my dad, myself, and my Uncle Bryan (who all have bdays in Feb). That was fun. Except I had to leave at 7 to make it home in time for bed. Which I am going to go to now.
Even as a child growing up as catholic I never really thought much about Satan. Thoughts never crossed my mind. I was more afraid of Chucky then Satan. Tho thats not saying much because I wasnt really afraid of Chucky either.
When I explored paganism for about 10 years (I felt a need for a new belief due to everything going on at that time) one part that I enjoyed the most was that there was no Satan. No horned beast or fallen angel beconning me to come to him or planting 'sinful' thoughts in my head. And there was also no one to blame when I fucked up. There was just good choices ( helping others, loving, stuff like that) and bad ones. And of course there was the wonderful rule of balance and karma (which I still like the idea of).
After following this for 10 years I think the no satan thing kind of stuck. I rarely ever think about it. I spend much more time talking to Jesus or God or whatever is listening then worrying about Satan or little demons fighting for my soul. I guess its just not that important compared to other things. When I talk I dont say "Lord protect me from the demons who lead me to bad decisions". I simply say "Lord try to help me not to fuck up today" or something to that extent.
I think some Christians tend to blame Satan for alot. Or demons. For instance people use to tell Mike he had demon(s). When he first told me I thought they meant figurativly. Like how a former addict might call his drug of choice his demon. But no they meant literally. And of course the only way to get rid of those was doing things their way but whatever, a tale for another day.
And I guess my question is why do so many ppl focus on this whole satan demon thing when all they really need to be focusing on is God/Jesus and lending a hand to others around them?
IDK. I was thinking today that I am glad for Jesus and God even if they arent real because they give people something to aspire to and work towards. They provide ppl with strength and courage and better yet the desire to help others around them.
As for the rest of my day I had a migraine. Great fun there. Went to Nana's for bday party for my dad, myself, and my Uncle Bryan (who all have bdays in Feb). That was fun. Except I had to leave at 7 to make it home in time for bed. Which I am going to go to now.