And as I stated before Satan is in the Quran, spelling differences aside both religions agree it is the same guy.

I should make it clear that while most people's favorite subjects are science, math, history, etc... ever since college, mine has been religion. That being said... you can't bullshit me into thinking you know about Christianity and Islam, otherwise you would have known that the Devil in the Qur'an and Satan in the Bible are not the same.

Iblis is his original name in the Qur'an. He was a "Jinn" created by fire. Satan, in the Bible, is a fallen angel. Jinn's are below angels. In Islam, Iblis (Satan) is often considered to be a synonym for evil, where as in the Bible, Satan is an actual being.

You present a subjunctive fallacy here when you state that satanism would not exist without Christianity as Satan exists elsewhere too.

You do know what the Abrahamic religions are, right? I didn't say just Christianity. Plus, which religion introduced the name "Satan"?

Now, assuming that you are referring to ancient polytheistic religions as well as Hinduism, you will find that their version of Satan, if you could even say that, is drastically different.

But you are ok with denying a religion rights they are supposed to have in the US based on what another religion says about the other?

The right to construct a statue on a property that isn't theirs? Correct me if I'm wrong... but didn't the state pay for the Ten Commandments statue to be put on their property, thus making it theirs?

Yes the two regions are at odds with each other on many issues, but you are arguing that one religion should take precedence over the other as far as the US government is concerned.

Do you agree or disagree that the government has the right to approve and disapprove whatever goes on their property?

You seem to be dodging that satanism is a recognized religion with this line of reasoning as well.

Just pointing out their flaws. I never said they weren't a religion. Jediism is obviously bullshit, but even that's picking up some steam.

Sure they could, but isn't that hypocritical if they allow a different religion that honor but not others?

Not really. Religious freedom doesn't mean you can build a religious statue on someone's property, who doesn't approve. Approving the Commandments statue probably came down to a vote. They were clearly in favor of it.

So you for your argument you need to pretend this is not a religious statue that is up....gotcha.

Nah, I don't need to. I was just making a point. If that wasn't a valid enough argument, you probably wouldn't have ended it with "gothca".

But we know this isn't what happened is it?

Do we? The Ten Commandments has been a guideline for both religious and non-religious societies, especially in America.

If it were then there should be no issue from anyone putting either up.

Maybe they don't like how the statue of Satan looks.

And if all religions had the same protection in this country then the church of Satan should have the same rights and be allowed to construct a statue as well.

Do they not have the right to build a statue anywhere? It isn't their property... it's that simple!

I think you miss the point here. Should the KKK have the same right to put up a statue? Yes.

But in the same area? A park in which they don't own.

I still fail to see why the US should allow one religion (X) rights but then not other religion (y) the same rights based on what the first religion (x) feels about the second religion (y).

Well, the obvious answer is that they're a bunch of old Christians... duh! In their eyes, Satan=Evil, Commandments=Good. Their property, their choice. Why would they put up a statue that, to them, contradicts the statue right next to it? It's politics man. Build a statue that appeals to the majority Christian Oklahomians... or piss most of them off with a statue of Satan? Clearly, not building any religious statue would be a better move... but the fact that anyone really gives a shit is pathetic. Maybe Satanists should work on improving their image before requesting a statue be built at the State capital.

I'm not sure if you've been to the capital building in DC, but right at the top of the capital building in the rotunda, is an image of George Washinton as a deity. To many people, that could be offensive. Foreigners would probably think it was arrogant of us. I guess my point is... who gives a shit?

I'd also like to point out that if Satanists want a statue of Lucifer (who I'd argue isn't actually Satan), then they don't need to look any further than the most famous statue in America. The Statue of Liberty! Before you say that I'm crazy, let me explain... Lucifer means "Light-bearer". The Statue of Liberty is holding a torch. Artist interpretations prior to the Statue's construction depicted Lucifer with the same seven-pointed crown and robes on. Also, Lady Liberty doesn't look like a lady. That's a man's face. If you want to get even more into conspiracy mode, The Illuminati(they aren't evil), the secret society of famous scientific-minds, infiltrated into the Freemasons long ago and made their mark with their ideologies and such. The Illuminati means "The Enlightened". That may be coincidence, but who knows! Also, in case you're interested... Lucifer is the son of Venus, as is stated in the Bible. Venus was of course, a Roman goddess. Her sacred animal was the Dove (a very important Christian symbol that usually represents the Holy Spirit) and her symbol was the pentacle... also known as the pentagram or the five-pointed star (the image in the background of the Satan statue). Little known fact, the Olympic's 4 year schedule is based off of Venus' half cycles... every eight years it stops at a different point, some say it forms a pentacle if you connect the dots. The Olympics actually planned on making the five pointed star their logo, but Satanism adopted it... kind of ruined it... so they went with five rings instead! Anyways, Venus the goddess, had a son... one we see often on a particular holiday. Cupid! Whether Lucifer and Cupid are the same, I do not know... but they both share a common trait, which is that they can affect people's minds. I'd also like to point out that in the Bible, Jesus also says that he is a decendant of Venus. Anyone who truly knows their days of the week, knows that Friday is Venus-Day and any Christian (and many non-Christians) know that Jesus died on a Friday... which Christians still acknowledge... called "Good Friday"... And on that particular day each year, either the pope or a representative from the Vatican delivers a sermon at the ruins of the Temple of Venus, located in the Roman Forum.

Sooo... I just felt like filling your mind with some random shit. I guess out of all that, you can pull that if Satanists can make the Bible character whoever they want him to be, they can do the same with a statue... of Liberty! Dun dun dunnn!

Okay, fair enough.