The Satanic Temple of Detroit now accepts BTC Donations

[tokeweed]

You can read the tenets of The Satanic Temple here.

Satanism is a really loaded topic, similar to anarchy. It evokes images in our heads due to the stigmas and social conditioning that don't necessarily correspond to the actuality of the idea. Supernaturalism, devil-worship, sacrificing animals, etc. aren't what Satanism is about. That's just what propagandists would have you believe.

"We understand the Satanic figure as a symbol of man’s inherent nature, representative of the eternal rebel, enlightened inquiry and personal freedom rather than a supernatural deity or being."

Satanism is a challenge to dogma. A challenge to the guilt we burden ourselves with for simply being human. A challenge to rise to your fullest potential from within.

http://thesatanictempledetroit.com/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/34esgm/the_satanic_temple_of_detroit_now_accepts_btc/

Then I think choosing a better name would be a good idea.  Something cool, not something...  medieval.

Because “Christianism” isn't medieval at all.

You didn't get the point.  It's about what Satanism and what the Satanic Temple represents.  And according to OP, it isn't about the Devil behind you right now trying to take over your body until it rots.  It's about personal freedom, enlightened inquiry.  But since Satan and some other terms connected to it are stigmatized as evil or something connected with the Devil, I suggested that they simply choose another name.  A name that fits what it really represents, and something adaptable to modern times.

 

[TheButterZone]

The Liberty Temple

[tokeweed]

The Liberty Temple

Why not, right?  Or The Freedom Temple... The Temple of the Enlightened.  Lot's of other really better names.

Edit:  Case in point.  Would you support, "Bitcoin for Satan", or "Bitcoin for Personal Freedom"?  I mean if Satanism really wants to spread wide across the mainstream, get rid of the name.

[R2D221]

I always thought that Satanism stated that the biblical Satan is actually a good guy. Something along these lines:

 

[tokeweed]

I always thought that Satanism stated that the biblical Satan is actually a good guy. Something along these lines:

 

Sure.  But it is in my belief that one cannot live without the other.  If the good wants everything good to rule and succeeds, then it can be evil.  And if evil wants everything evil to rule and succeeds, then we're fucked.  Unless BTC = $1,000,000.

[R2D221]

Sure.  But it is in my belief that one cannot live without the other.  If the good wants everything good to rule and succeeds, then it can be evil.  And if evil wants everything evil to rule and succeeds, then we're fucked.  Unless BTC = $1,000,000.

I don't think Satanism says that evil doesn't exist, but rather, offers a different perspective on the Christian religion.

[tokeweed]

Sure.  But it is in my belief that one cannot live without the other.  If the good wants everything good to rule and succeeds, then it can be evil.  And if evil wants everything evil to rule and succeeds, then we're fucked.  Unless BTC = $1,000,000.

I don't think Satanism says that evil doesn't exist, but rather, offers a different perspective on the Christian religion.

Not even just the religion.  But life as a whole itself.  It's good to question these things.  Makes you a more complete person as you grow older. But of course, some people get butthurt.  Some people are getting butthurt now by just talking about Satan.

[Bit_Happy]

You can read the tenets of The Satanic Temple here.

Satanism is a really loaded topic, similar to anarchy. It evokes images in our heads due to the stigmas and social conditioning that don't necessarily correspond to the actuality of the idea. Supernaturalism, devil-worship, sacrificing animals, etc. aren't what Satanism is about. That's just what propagandists would have you believe.

"We understand the Satanic figure as a symbol of man’s inherent nature, representative of the eternal rebel, enlightened inquiry and personal freedom rather than a supernatural deity or being."

Satanism is a challenge to dogma. A challenge to the guilt we burden ourselves with for simply being human. A challenge to rise to your fullest potential from within.

http://thesatanictempledetroit.com/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/34esgm/the_satanic_temple_of_detroit_now_accepts_btc/

Then I think choosing a better name would be a good idea.  Something cool, not something...  medieval.

Because “Christianism” isn't medieval at all.

You didn't get the point.  It's about what Satanism and what the Satanic Temple represents.  And according to OP, it isn't about the Devil behind you right now trying to take over your body until it rots.  It's about personal freedom, enlightened inquiry.  But since Satan and some other terms connected to it are stigmatized as evil or something connected with the Devil, I suggested that they simply choose another name.  A name that fits what it really represents, and something adaptable to modern times.

 

Agreed, another name would be wise. Also, "enlightened" is a key word, since 'Lucifer' sometimes is associated with enlightenment.
I am not clear on the difference between "Satan" and "Lucifer", are they the same or somehow different?

[gogxmagog]

I would hope the primary goal of Satanism is to show the Christian church up for the corrupt hypocritical scam that it is. Mission accomplished, they seem to be doing a pretty good job of that! Satanists don't need any help. the problem is taking care of itself, wouldn't you think?

[The Sceptical Chymist]

While we're on the subject of Satan and all things Satanic, I'd like to point you to one of my Ebay auctions:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/381244251561?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Share a Coke with Shaitan!!

[jonald_fyookball]

i've had some bitcoins just burning a hole in my pocket and now this comes along...what perfect timing!  

[Transisto]

After watching this, I'd be very cautious of people who want to be associated with satanism.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhRKOV_lQNw

[Kaneki]

Ease of use Bitcoin transactions made everyone start to accept it, maybe someday donation to religion had been able to use bitcoin,religion as this one 

[tokeweed]

Doesn't San Francisco have one of the biggest Satanic communities?  They should start accepting Bitcoin donations.  I'm gonna drop them an email about this thread.  Anyone know their website?

It might do Bitcoin and this community good if they start coming here too.

[tokeweed]

You can read the tenets of The Satanic Temple here.

Satanism is a really loaded topic, similar to anarchy. It evokes images in our heads due to the stigmas and social conditioning that don't necessarily correspond to the actuality of the idea. Supernaturalism, devil-worship, sacrificing animals, etc. aren't what Satanism is about. That's just what propagandists would have you believe.

"We understand the Satanic figure as a symbol of man’s inherent nature, representative of the eternal rebel, enlightened inquiry and personal freedom rather than a supernatural deity or being."

Satanism is a challenge to dogma. A challenge to the guilt we burden ourselves with for simply being human. A challenge to rise to your fullest potential from within.

http://thesatanictempledetroit.com/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/34esgm/the_satanic_temple_of_detroit_now_accepts_btc/

Robrigo, why not invite them here?  They could just be the key group to put BTC on top of the all mighty dollar.

[acquafredda]

Doesn't San Francisco have one of the biggest Satanic communities?  They should start accepting Bitcoin donations.  I'm gonna drop them an email about this thread.  Anyone know their website?

It might do Bitcoin and this community good if they start coming here too.

So now we'll be addressed as:
terrorists, pedophiles, tax evaders, thieves, satanists, etc.

Have I missed something?
 

[tokeweed]

Doesn't San Francisco have one of the biggest Satanic communities?  They should start accepting Bitcoin donations.  I'm gonna drop them an email about this thread.  Anyone know their website?

It might do Bitcoin and this community good if they start coming here too.

So now we'll be addressed as:
terrorists, pedophiles, tax evaders, thieves, satanists, etc.



Have I missed something?
 

"We"?  Are you a terrorist, pedophile, tax evader, thief, satanist?  I know I'm not.  But you got respectable people, in the government even, who are.

[AGD]

Doesn't San Francisco have one of the biggest Satanic communities?  They should start accepting Bitcoin donations.  I'm gonna drop them an email about this thread.  Anyone know their website?

It might do Bitcoin and this community good if they start coming here too.

So now we'll be addressed as:
terrorists, pedophiles, tax evaders, thieves, satanists, etc.

Have I missed something?
 

- hackers
- drug empires
- drug users
 tbc

edit:

[acquafredda]

thanks for the pic!
this is exactly what I meant!
 

[tokeweed]

Doesn't San Francisco have one of the biggest Satanic communities?  They should start accepting Bitcoin donations.  I'm gonna drop them an email about this thread.  Anyone know their website?

It might do Bitcoin and this community good if they start coming here too.

So now we'll be addressed as:
terrorists, pedophiles, tax evaders, thieves, satanists, etc.

Have I missed something?
 

- hackers
- drug empires
- drug users
 tbc

edit:

See?  Isn't that the whole point of BTC?  No borders.