Hi @ura-soul I just wanted to stop in and say thank you for being against Child Abuse. I support your mission in that respect. However, I wanted to also comment that Child Abuse is not "Satanic" Ritual Abuse and that can imply that (a) Satanists are child abusers, when such things rails firmly against their ideology [fyi I'm not a Satanist] but that people from other religions (and even agnostics, atheists, and humanists) cannot commit child abuse — or if they are, they're being Satanic. Children are murdered every day in every country in the name of any number of deities or just because someone is in a bad mood, sadistic, or crazy. Bombs are sent to whole countries and destroy babies in their mother's arms. While I believe wholeheartedly that each believe they're acting on behalf of a deity or for a greater good, the real problem is just people being shitty people. They come from all walks of life, all religions, and no religion at all.
I hope in the future you would consider addressing this as a societal issue not something inspired or provoked by evil spirits. We need accountability, not exorcisms.
Commented with love and gentle tone of voice.
Omi
The word 'Satan' means 'Accuser' or 'Adversary' in original Hebrew. 'Satanic' in the true, metaphysical sense, means literally 'that which opposes the light of god/truth/love'. The fact that groups have converged to misuse and twist that term to appear to be something it is not - does not change the overall reality of what is occurring in dark corners connected to these groups. I choose to use language as best I can, in the way it was intended (unless the way that was intended is shown to be in error).
There are, to my understanding, at least two 'threads' of organised satanism - there is the 'satanism lite' that you are referring to - which is the publicly acceptable version of the agenda (Which forms a kind of outer circle of those who are useful but who do not know the full details) and then there is the inner circle who are quite different.
When Bill Maloney, a researcher and activist of many decades, refers to SRA - he does so on the basis of having spoken to many survivors of it who openly state that Satanic ritual forms part of the torture and abuse in some cases. Cults ARE involved here.
Yes, there are abusers who are not involved with any groups or cults too.
Thanks for your feedback and there's no attack here. I admit I'm brand agnostic when it comes to matters of spirit. I'm quite versed in Hebrew (Greek, Aramaic, Sumerian, Latin.) So I'm aware of the meaning of שָׂטָן. And I think you presume I'm not as well studied as Bill Maloney.
I also noticed you unfollowed me. That's cool, I understand. I didn't unfollow you, only removed my witness vote as I originally voted just to get votes out there. I just invited you to a Witness Chat Group and I removed many of my votes that I had not previously researched — in hopes for an honest audit as part of the group. Not related to my comment. Although I see you have reacted to my comment. I understand.
My understanding is that Metaphysics is label agnostic — hence why sigils are made. And I didn't come here to argue or criticise at all your beliefs- I'm sure we share many, just to say that this is a human problem— a very important, real, widespread problem. It just so happens that these kinds of sick humans flock together into cults— not the other way around. I would see it like those cults are the ones misusing terms, personifying, and misled- to justify their poor human behavior and sick desires.
I certainly do understand what's happening in dark corners— perhaps more than you understand that I understand. I know I've triggered you with my comment. And I didn't mean that. I'm not saying you're in error for using a Latin transliteration of a Hebrew word in this way. All I'm saying is that it implies the issue exclusively.
Also, I realize "Satanism Lite" as you put it is a reactionary group and atheist. However, those are the people that regular people think of when they read Satanic. Regular people reading in English don't usually know how to read ancient Hebrew, neither understand that Satan is just your everyday common adjective (i.e. Matthew 16:23) and not an actual personified being.
Not here for a religious debate or anything. I care very deeply about the subject of Child Abuse and especially when sick people flock together and form cults and beliefs to justify their genocidal and sadistic acts. I can respect what you believe as I hope you see my intention was to appeal to you to broaden the message.
It's okay- I'm fine to agree to disagree. I hope you didn't take this personal. Have a blessed day.