I assure you that my joining Steemit and writing about my work is not with the intention of provoking members of this community. I understand that Satanism remains a provocative concept, however, I don't think that justifies censorship. If we continue to tip-toe around the reality that human nature is distinguished as "evil," by dominant religious powers, and that Satanism continues to be used as a tool to degrade outsiders - than we give merit to those ideas. Satanism should not be offensive, or frightening - but it deserves further inspection if people continue to feel that way and I'm certainly not going to change who I am or what I believe to benefit the comfort level of those who aim to preserve the traditions of an oppressive institution. I am sincere, and have no desire to upset or provoke anyone.
I assure you that my joining Steemit and writing about my work is not with the intention of provoking members of this community. I understand that Satanism remains a provocative concept, however, I don't think that justifies censorship. If we continue to tip-toe around the reality that human nature is distinguished as "evil," by dominant religious powers, and that Satanism continues to be used as a tool to degrade outsiders - than we give merit to those ideas. Satanism should not be offensive, or frightening - but it deserves further inspection if people continue to feel that way and I'm certainly not going to change who I am or what I believe to benefit the comfort level of those who aim to preserve the traditions of an oppressive institution. I am sincere, and have no desire to upset or provoke anyone.
That's a great response, and thanks for doing so @jexblackmore !
And the wooshing sound was deafening.