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Re: Dr. Gershon « rayww » oracle

Posted by rayww on November 12, 2002, at 23:47:37

In reply to Re: Dr. Gershon « rayww, posted by oracle on November 12, 2002, at 22:58:20

> > > I think "Satan" exists only in the minds of those
> > > who want to see those who do not think like they do, punished.
> > "Satan" exists to prove them right
> > > and give negative reinforcement to their faiths.
> >
> > Are you saying those who believe in God want to see those who do not think as they do punished?
>
> Yes, and it is the power the church has over the people. In that If you are not good, the "boggie man will get you". A religion that needs to scare its followers into doing its bidding.
>
Ah, but the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:

http://scriptures.lds.org/query?words=%22fear+of+the+lord%22&search.x=34&search.y=6

And, as to whether or not Satan exists: here are a few witnesses I pulled out of my hat in a five second search.

http://scriptures.lds.org/query?words=satan&search.x=27&search.y=2

The Holy Land stands today as a monument to the truth of the Old Testament.


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