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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I loved the part where the one member responded that most people she speaks with are often disappointed that Satanic Temple members don't believe in an actual Satan. The irony is hilarious.
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FYI:
I find it very interesting that TST's perspective of Satan is probably actually much closer to the roots of the Satan character in early Israelite religion. I have delivered some lectures on the depiction of Satan in the Book of Job and on the role played by the serpent (not Satan) in the Genesis 2–3 creation story—both of these portray הסטן ("the Satan") or הנחש (the serpent) as a counterbalance to the danger of absolute divine power.
If interested, check out Lecture 2.1. "The Divine Assembly"
Also, Lecture 3.2. "Creation Stories in Context"