Satanic Coloring Books Handed Out In Public Schools
The Satanic Temple is handing out
Satanic coloring books and other Satan-worship literature in
government (public) schools. The most recent highly publicized
display is taking place at government schools in Orange County
Florida. Now, before you dismiss this as another "Only in
Florida" moments, be it known that this is the same group
that's erecting a statue of Baphomet on the grounds of Oklahoma's
statehouse right smack dab in the so-called "heartland".
Translation from picture posted by The Satanic Temple:
Translation from picture posted by The Satanic Temple:
"Audi preces meas Satana blessed be"
(Latin: Hear my pleas)
Now, before anyone goes off half-cocked
screaming for “censorship” ... consider that the censorship works
both ways so think before you speak and be careful what you ask for.
If you ask to censor views that oppose your own, then you must accept
that your views are also subject to the same censorship. The United
States was not created to operate on censorship but rather the free
exchange of information and ideas ... it's just too bad that the
majority of our politicians and bureaucrats are in opposition to our
founding principles and in violation of our Constitution.
Personally, I think this is both good
news and a wonderful teaching opportunity. It's "good news"
because the acknowledgment of the existence of Satan is by default
the acknowledgment of God because one can not have "evil"
without also having "good" and one can claim neither
without admitting the existence of a non-physical conscience. The
claim of "spirits" or "ghosts" also cannot be
made without acknowledging the existence of a non-physical entity
(soul) which not only never dies but exists irrespective of the
physical being (body). Therefore, anyone who maintains any of these
beliefs to any degree must by default reject the theory of evolution
since: Energy can only change state, not evolve therefore spirits or
souls cannot come from the environment; evil cannot exist without
good; moral conscience relies upon the existence of a moral law.
All this brings us to the primary point
of this entire exercise being a wonderful teaching opportunity!
First, as stated above, we have the opportunity to teach people the
truth about the founding principles of our country and why we must
always protect everyone's freedom to choose their way as well as
their liberty to act according to their choices. As a consequence of
protecting freedom and liberty, one must also understand and accept
that one's freedom and liberty must not come at the expense of
someone else's. Therefore, we must always defend the rights afforded
to the Temple of Satan just the same as we defend the rights afforded
to every other idea be it theological, anti-theological or whatever.
Only those who wish to oppress others and the intellectually lame
fear facts and the free exchange of ideas. This is why those who are
only interested in pushing their opinion or agenda are so quick to
press the “ignore” or “unfriend” button rather than let
themselves give any consideration to the facts that will reveal the
truth. One cannot be true to themselves unless they are willing to
accept the truth that is revealed through careful examination and
discussion of the ideas and evidence.
One only need look at the examples to
confirm what is being said here. Socialist governments go to great
lengths to brainwash their subjects into thinking they cannot survive
without big nanny government caring for them. Communist governments
go to extremes with censorship to prohibit their subjects from
obtaining facts and participating in the free exchange of ideas.
Religious cults and theocracies like the Islamic caliphates go to
extremes with censorship to prevent the free exchange of ideas. All
this happens because the free exchange of ideas threatens the
governing body's ability to maintain control of their subjects.
Speaking as a Christian, I have no objection concerning the
dissemination of this satanic material in schools because anyone who
is “being” a Christian parent or mentor should see this
discussion opportunity for the blessing it is because all things
being equal, Christians should not only be discussing the facts with
their own children but also with all the non-Christians they come in
contact with. Likewise, all the non-Christians should also welcome
the discussions because it's a fine opportunity to present your facts
and ideas as well.
Blessings!
Mark
