spdk1 said:
I just hate how a lot of misinformation from these guys and others that claim to be victims from the "Satanic Ritual Abuse" hysteria of the 70's and 80's are doing it because they have basically "sold their souls" figuratively in order to have some sort of calling in life, to be a leader for masses of people that believe that this person is undying proof that their faith is correct and they are doing right. It's like a Modern day "Witches Hammer" because any group has militant "crusdaer" types that will read some B.S. from a guy like Mike Werneke or John Todd and decide to go "witch hunting". These guys lump all "new age" religions like Neo-Paganism, Wicca, actual Satanism, and a host of others into the "Satanism" of Hollywood horror films. this kind of crap is one reason I left Catholicism, settling on Gnostic Christianity,as I couldn't bear it when people were hateful to others in the name of God. |
This is why the music Blessed Be by Velvet Hammer means so much to me. I also was born into a catholic family and had a very strong catholic upbringing, but I just couldn't bear these kind of persecutions and scams all in the name of creating a sense of fear about anyone who dares to believe something different than them.
For those who do not know the music, i'll leave the lyrics here, but I've got to warn you, those who support this thread are not going to like them.
Your interpretations seem so cold....
Fear a loving God,
I have been told so many times....
Thank God I can read between the lines.
In your hallowed halls I learned your word.
"It's the only way...."
My spirit heard this different song:
"It's all right, no one is wrong."
(Chorus)
But you're telling me I cannot learn,
and don't ask why the witches burned.
Somewhere down the line
The role of Mother became odd.
Some of what you have been taught....
You wouldn't believe how much I believe in.
Blessed Be.
Blessed....
Blessed Be.
You prefer to keep me in a box
With someone you call Satan.
Well, I don't have his mark.
If you don't believe I'm of the light, friend,
You're in the dark.
I will pray my prayers the way I please.
Don't try so hard to save me.
Just keep your beliefs,
And I'll keep mine
That is my religious right
Out there....
(Chorus)
Telling me I cannot learn,
And don't ask why the witches burned.
And surely, Pan's the devil.
Those with horns are not of God.
My God.
You're telling me that Goddess tales
Must all be lies, for God is male.
Somewhere down the line
The role of Mother became odd.
And you judge me just as hard
When I love and you don't love me....
But Blessed Be...
Anyway.
You're telling me I cannot learn,
And don't ask why the witches burned.
And surely, Pan's the devil.
Those with horns are not of God.
The role of Mother became odd.
Why do you judge me?
You judge me just as hard!
While some of what you've been taught....
Oh, you wouldn't believe how much I believe in.
Blessed Be.
Blessed....
Blessed Be.
Blessed....
Blessed Be.
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