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DetlefK

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1. Isn't there a better term than Satanist?

Reply to rug (Original post)

Fri May 13, 2016, 08:11 AM

May 2016

Most people don't know enough about the Bible to know what's up with Satan and Lucifer. They hear "Satan" and think "devil".

As Satan's role was to second-guess God, wouldn't "skepticist" be better? It has less ring to it and is less offensive, but it's more accurate.

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He�s an Atheist. A Satanist. And He Wants Your Vote [View all] rug May 2016 OP

Isn't there a better term than Satanist? DetlefK May 2016 #1

It's a silly, provocative term that was hip when Bush was in the White House. rug May 2016 #2