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[–]almightyzentaco 17 points18 points ago

While I think Mark Twain is fairly bad ass, I personally know a few Christians who do pray for Lucifer, in the hope that he and the rest of creation can be redeemed.

The bible does say to pray for your enemies after all.

[–]MattAmazin 2 points3 points ago

Same. I went to a Catholic school and almost every day they prayed for Satan.

[–]filthysize 4 points5 points ago

Yes, but you can't prove that your friends did that before Mark Twain suggested it!

[–]Corrinth 1 point2 points ago

You can prove the opposite, since he was dead before they were alive.

[–]Anofles 1 point2 points ago

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[–]FroSamurai 9 points10 points ago

'Twas two sentences.

[–]AmberWings 1 point2 points ago

I was always a bit bitter about this when I was a Christian. If god truly loved Lucifer, if Lucifer really was his favorite angel in all the heavens, why wasn't god strong enough to save him? Why wasn't he merciful enough to forgive him? In short, god failed. The one person that mattered most to him and he failed to save him from a hell of his own creation. If an angel had no chance for redemption, what the hell made me any better?

Now that I know it to be fiction, it still bothers me. That is simply poor writing, something I simply cannot tolerate. I'm looking at you, Stephenie Meyer.

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[–]AmberWings 0 points1 point ago

I'll check it out, thank you for the recommendation!

[–]shamecamel 0 points1 point ago

if I recall, the angels were his tools, and later on, humans were specifically created as little worship-machines, and satan was the one who fucked all of that up by letting Eve in on the secret.

[–]SydneyyOrr 3 points4 points ago

That was two sentences.

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[–]cypherpunks 1 point2 points ago

Normal Bob Smith encourages you to Pray for Satan's Salvation.

Also see the Satan's Salvation webcomic. Very amusing!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

I can stand any society. All that I care to know is that a man is a human being—that is enough for me; he can't be any worse. I have no special regard for Satan; but I can at least claim that I have no prejudice against him. It may even be that I lean a little his way, on account of his not having a fair show.

All religions issue bibles against him, and say the most injurious things about him, but we never hear his side. We have none but the evidence for the prosecution, and yet we have rendered the verdict. To my mind, this is irregular. It is un-English; it is un-American; it is French. Without this precedent Dreyfus could not have been condemned. - Concerning the Jews (Harper's Magazine, Sept. 1899)

[–]shamecamel 1 point2 points ago

I remember thinking about it when I was a little 10 year old in catholic school. The more I thought, the more I realized; ok so Jesus apparently died on a cross but got resurrected a few days later. I guess that's a fairly big sacrifice. But Satan, it was his "fault" that humanity took an apple of the tree of knowledge. Essentially, he offered us free will, and it was our "sin" that we took it. Satan literally gave up his position as God's favourite angel, to give us, god's little worship-machines, sentience... and then he was condemned to hell forever to watch over every person who abused the gift he sacrificed his purpose for. He gave us free will, the ability to choose (which ultimately would make worshipping god even more powerful right?) and the ability to comprehend god's wonders. Jesus died, and then got resurrected 3 days later. Like, holy shit. The comparison isn't even there, you know? That blew my mind.

[–]Aiyon 3 points4 points ago

That's two sentences.

[–]vidxx 0 points1 point ago

I am sorry I couldn't read it. Could not stare away from that glorious mustache.

[–]harabanaz 1 point2 points ago

Then you may be a bigger fan of Friedrich Nietzsche than of his writing. :-)

[–]GOD_I_AM 0 points1 point ago

Well, see... We actually split 50/50; though he can be a difficult business partner.

[–]DROrtega 0 points1 point ago

An astounding, dare I say amazing, individual. He also hung out with Nikola Tesla.

[–]FoundPie 0 points1 point ago

Is it a requirement to posting on /r/atheism to know absolutely nothing about Christian theology?

[–]workieworkworkwork 0 points1 point ago

*Two sentences.

[–]codythomashunsberger 0 points1 point ago

Samuel Clemens: smartest man in the world.

Or at least in the top ten most clever.

[–]TheLordOfTheFryer 0 points1 point ago

I have spent a lot of time praying TO satin!

[–]quite_a_gEnt 0 points1 point ago

Because he's the hero Earth deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him. Because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A Fallen Angel.

[–]nduece -1 points0 points ago

Wat?

[–]smokefrog -1 points0 points ago

Satan is a literary invention

[–]pokeurmom -1 points0 points ago

I have never seen this quote before and I have preyed for them

[–]deathmuffin 1 point2 points ago

On? Children?

[–]pokeurmom -2 points-1 points ago

wow... don't transfer your fetishes on me.

[–]deathmuffin 1 point2 points ago

It's just a joke.. Why don't you fix your spelling of the word "praying," instead of taking offense?

[–]pokeurmom -1 points0 points ago

No offense was taken. I am a tard for not checking my spelling. I was simply referring to your subconscious word association. You did not make the connection of prey/predator but automatically went to prey on children. So on some uncontentious level you associate the prey/ predator relationship as not one of animals but one of pedophilia. This may be something you want to talk to someone about.

[–]deathmuffin 0 points1 point ago

Jeez, armchair psychologuy, can one not make a joke? CAUTION, JOKE AHEAD-->Besides, you're projecting <--THIS IS A JOKE.. I AM NOT INSULTING YOU. I DON"T KNOW YOU, OR YOUR SEXUAL PROCLIVITIES.. DO NOT TAKE OFFENSE

[–]pokeurmom -1 points0 points ago

wow all caps and bold. your doing so well at this.

[–]deathmuffin 0 points1 point ago

I apologize to your eyes for the offense. I felt added emphasis was required.

[–]pokeurmom -1 points0 points ago

Nah your right man Im being an asshole. Sorry

[–]deathmuffin 0 points1 point ago

Not a problem expressing ideas via text is a mfer.