Have you heard about this? Probably not. The participants are purposely mocking Christianity and the Catholic Church in particular, and the media is mum. When an obscure Florida Protestant pastor decided to mock Islam by burning the Qu'ran, the world was up in arms ( sometimes literally). When an Oklahoma satanist mocks Christianity...crickets.
If this were a legitimate religious practice of those who worship Lucifer, I would defend their legal right to be idiots even while I was disgusted by their behavior. It is not. James Hale, the Church of the IV Majesties' lord and high master, admits that it is a sham saying, "It's just a blasphemy ritual poking fun at the Catholic ritual.”
He has also stated that his purpose is to inflame hatred and drive Christians to violence in an effort to discredit religion. "We know Christians can be violent. They shot at (Anton) Lavoy (founder of the Church of Satan). They shot at me in Yukon, but we have the utmost confidence that the Oklahoma City Police Department will do their job.” Of course, he also said the obligatory, "We're not looking to start trouble or anything."
Somehow I have a hard time believing anything said by the minister of a religion based upon worshiping the Father of Lies. I think violence, controversy, and trouble are exactly what he has in mind. I think it is no coincidence that Satan's followers are throwing down in a part of the country which is so vocally Christian. Satan is testing us to see if we are who we declare ourselves to be. Will we meet his challenge?
I called the Oklahoma City Council ( 405-297-3884 ) to voice and objection to this blatant mockery of my faith. I also called the Director of Parks and Recreation ( 405-297-3882 )to ask her to cancel this event. I placed my final call to the Civic Center Music Hall (405-297-2264 )
I'm done protesting, now I am simply praying for us all. God help a country which allows the mockery of God and His Church. Please join me in a day of prayer and fasting on October 21st begging for God's mercy upon our country and our city.
7 comments:
WOW! I had no idea this was going on. Thanks for the heads up! I will begin making calls today.
I'm in. The only 'weapon' I'll be picking up will be my rosary.
This is crazy!! Would phone calls from out of state help? I will definitely pray!
Good for you for fighting the good fight! Satan and his followers certainly know which Church to pick on. That alone is a badge of honor for Catholics!
In some ways, it's good that they are receiving so little media attention - why give them what they want? Also, the comparison with the Koran-burning pastor is probably not quite the same thing. The pastor and the Koran are from two major, recognized religions. A Satanic organization isn't a recognized religion. All the same, how sad and pitiful that someone would want to worship darkness and mock the Church. Please pray for us Saint Michael.
Your parish could always organize a prayerful protest outside the center. I can just imagine hundreds of people sitting on the pavement outside praying the Rosary together. ;-)
My husband and I have had many conversations recently about the interesting way the extreme liberals hop up to defend the Koran or a Mosque at ground zero but all for anything that is that is anti-Christian.
We've come to the conclusion that it is all about supporting the minority no matter what it is. Islam is a minority religion in this country so it must be defended, but Christianity is nominally the majority religion so it must be disparaged. Gay marriage must be supported; heterosexual marriage is unnecessary. It's very interesting to watch.
I am not Catholic, but I know as you have stated that it is ridiculous that we (CHRISTians) allow this sort of mockery of our savior and beliefs. I will call and protest as well and I am posting this to my FB so others can join in prayer on Oct. 21!
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