So the unveiling for the 9-foot statue in Detroit has happened over the weekend and I am completely lost with the explanations these believers and followers have for the reason the statue is okay to be out in the public eye.
They say that they do not worship the "Satan" that is thought of to be evil or related to the antagonist of Christ. However, my question is this even a rational statement. There is only one SATAN, he corresponds to another name that the Devil is referred to as . When a person considers the devil or Satan, they think of evil and temptations.
I understand that because of our constitution they have the right to place their "harmless" statue anywhere they please. but my question is where did the approval from this statue come from?
http://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/how-a-homeless-satanic-monument-wound-up-in-detroit/Content?oid=2357195#fromMobile
Monday, July 27, 2015
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
The City I call Home
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/group-plans-unveil-statue-depicting-satan-detroit-32421508
I insert this link at the beginning of this post for you to have first hand knowledge about what is taking place in the city of Detroit. After watching several reports on both sides of the issue.
I am a Detroit Native. Born and raised in the motor city. And not on the nice pretty side either. I have seen first hand the "turmoil" and grief that this city has gone through. But I have also seen the triumph of this city. I have seen it breakthrough the odds and have phenomenal year. Aside from the headache that the economy has put them in.
This subject effects me in many ways:
1. Symbol of evil
2. Redefining Freedom of Religion
3. Fear
4. Last Resort.
Symbol of Evil
The original decision, was to place the statue in a very public spot in the city of Detroit for the entire public to see. Oklahoma and a few other states have rejected the statue. Since Detroit has been under siege from the economy, violence, and crime, the next biggest location was the city. But what exactly is problem?
The Satanic Symbol is promoting Evil. This country was founded upon the idea of being one nation under GOD. Although we do not recite the Pledge of Allegiance in schools anymore the feeling still lingers. By placing this statue in the city, the idea will be completely contradictory.
The people participating in this worship or who support the placement of the statue, are stating that they oppose the Pledge of Allegiance what the main point of that speech is stating.
Redefining Freedom of Religion
The freedom of religion is defined in the First Amendment of our Constitution. Stating that you can freely and openly house your own form of worship as long as it does not interfere with the works or business of other people.
By accepting the placement of this statue, an uprising will transpire. Detroit citizens have already been proven to be restless when huge controversial events happen. The placement of this satanic symbol is going to be very similar. Similar to the feeling of Racism and Discrimination, the Satanic Symbol brings the feeling of fear.
Fear
The fear that will spring from the placement will not target the people that approves of the placement of this item. It will come from the meaning and what the common understanding of what it stands for. If we break down the statue we will understand that the Goat's head represents; witchcraft and scape goating. The entire statue is a called "Baphomet" or it is a replication of him. This represents an image or symbol of whom they worship, THE DEVIL, LUCFICER, or whomever, you refer to him as.
In movies, television, and music, that symbol is associated with pure evil. In those forms of media the symbol is thought to be an open symbol for possession. So my question remains,
What exactly is the point of placing this statue in the public eye?
LAST RESORT
My answer is this, once again, Detroit has seen very bad times when it comes to crime and economy. It also to my understanding that other states have already rejected the statue and because this is the United States, we have to give those followers the freedom to have their religion. But it should not interfere with the "Norm" of the public and other religions. The Satanic Symbol has already been rejected by several states. So to conform to the requests of the followers the statue must be placed somewhere.
Detroit or the State of Michigan, already has the highest number of faithful followers for this religion. It was indeed the last resort for the placement of this statue.
Reassurance
For the record I am not hypocritical, I am certain there are things that Christianity and other religions do that are not entirely ethical, But our symbols are not the definition of evil. I simply believe that this symbol should be placed in an area that will not interfere with the norms of the majority, It should be placed inside a building dedicated to that religion and not out in the open.
I insert this link at the beginning of this post for you to have first hand knowledge about what is taking place in the city of Detroit. After watching several reports on both sides of the issue.
I am a Detroit Native. Born and raised in the motor city. And not on the nice pretty side either. I have seen first hand the "turmoil" and grief that this city has gone through. But I have also seen the triumph of this city. I have seen it breakthrough the odds and have phenomenal year. Aside from the headache that the economy has put them in.
This subject effects me in many ways:
1. Symbol of evil
2. Redefining Freedom of Religion
3. Fear
4. Last Resort.
Symbol of Evil
The original decision, was to place the statue in a very public spot in the city of Detroit for the entire public to see. Oklahoma and a few other states have rejected the statue. Since Detroit has been under siege from the economy, violence, and crime, the next biggest location was the city. But what exactly is problem?
The Satanic Symbol is promoting Evil. This country was founded upon the idea of being one nation under GOD. Although we do not recite the Pledge of Allegiance in schools anymore the feeling still lingers. By placing this statue in the city, the idea will be completely contradictory.
The people participating in this worship or who support the placement of the statue, are stating that they oppose the Pledge of Allegiance what the main point of that speech is stating.
Redefining Freedom of Religion
The freedom of religion is defined in the First Amendment of our Constitution. Stating that you can freely and openly house your own form of worship as long as it does not interfere with the works or business of other people.
By accepting the placement of this statue, an uprising will transpire. Detroit citizens have already been proven to be restless when huge controversial events happen. The placement of this satanic symbol is going to be very similar. Similar to the feeling of Racism and Discrimination, the Satanic Symbol brings the feeling of fear.
Fear
The fear that will spring from the placement will not target the people that approves of the placement of this item. It will come from the meaning and what the common understanding of what it stands for. If we break down the statue we will understand that the Goat's head represents; witchcraft and scape goating. The entire statue is a called "Baphomet" or it is a replication of him. This represents an image or symbol of whom they worship, THE DEVIL, LUCFICER, or whomever, you refer to him as.
In movies, television, and music, that symbol is associated with pure evil. In those forms of media the symbol is thought to be an open symbol for possession. So my question remains,
What exactly is the point of placing this statue in the public eye?
LAST RESORT
My answer is this, once again, Detroit has seen very bad times when it comes to crime and economy. It also to my understanding that other states have already rejected the statue and because this is the United States, we have to give those followers the freedom to have their religion. But it should not interfere with the "Norm" of the public and other religions. The Satanic Symbol has already been rejected by several states. So to conform to the requests of the followers the statue must be placed somewhere.
Detroit or the State of Michigan, already has the highest number of faithful followers for this religion. It was indeed the last resort for the placement of this statue.
Reassurance
For the record I am not hypocritical, I am certain there are things that Christianity and other religions do that are not entirely ethical, But our symbols are not the definition of evil. I simply believe that this symbol should be placed in an area that will not interfere with the norms of the majority, It should be placed inside a building dedicated to that religion and not out in the open.
Monday, July 20, 2015
Breathless
Impaired, my voice cannot stop trembling
I cannot even bair to move
A chest pump , that I might need
See me as I am, dream
Make me see that there iws more to life
Then the one I chose to live alone
Sometimes life takes a stand
Where the stand is only frozen still
But that is the only reason for me to have grown
Have I forgotten, what it feels like
To grasp for air when I hear you speak
Oxygen, is not nearly enough to keep this heart beating
to the rhythm your are playing with my mind
My words lost in the bubble of speech
Because they are stuck in the world
That is supposed to be right.
But you heard me, little ole me
You heard the voice, they is wrong.
You made my world bright even if the blind awoke with sight
I cannot even bair to move
A chest pump , that I might need
See me as I am, dream
Make me see that there iws more to life
Then the one I chose to live alone
Sometimes life takes a stand
Where the stand is only frozen still
But that is the only reason for me to have grown
Have I forgotten, what it feels like
To grasp for air when I hear you speak
Oxygen, is not nearly enough to keep this heart beating
to the rhythm your are playing with my mind
My words lost in the bubble of speech
Because they are stuck in the world
That is supposed to be right.
But you heard me, little ole me
You heard the voice, they is wrong.
You made my world bright even if the blind awoke with sight
How Can You?
Mind-games are child's play
They should be left in the blind side
Never play the role you are not prepared for
Although it is tempting
To think a heart is a toy
That you can place on the highest shelf
And hold when you please
Do not be my dream if you are not ready
Take back your kiss
If it will only bring back pain
To a world you once knew
Never tear the wings off the back of an angel
If you ask her to fly
Fly, solo, alone, and helpless
Crossing paths with what is right
Will always force you to choose wrong
Your mouth whispers lies
Only to shield your soul from the truth
But who are you to tell me I deserve much better
What if everything I prayed to the Lord for
Awaits behind your eyes
After all they are said to be the Window
To whatever is left of a soul.
They should be left in the blind side
Never play the role you are not prepared for
Although it is tempting
To think a heart is a toy
That you can place on the highest shelf
And hold when you please
Do not be my dream if you are not ready
Take back your kiss
If it will only bring back pain
To a world you once knew
Never tear the wings off the back of an angel
If you ask her to fly
Fly, solo, alone, and helpless
Crossing paths with what is right
Will always force you to choose wrong
Your mouth whispers lies
Only to shield your soul from the truth
But who are you to tell me I deserve much better
What if everything I prayed to the Lord for
Awaits behind your eyes
After all they are said to be the Window
To whatever is left of a soul.
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