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Both are described as serpents, and both caused the same destruction to the earth.
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This is a LOOOONG way from convincing me that the Rainbow Serpent of Australian Aboriginal mythology is equivalent to Satan.
This is a LOOOONG way from convincing me that the Rainbow Serpent of Australian Aboriginal mythology is equivalent to Satan.
Both are described as serpents, and both caused the same destruction to the earth.
Once again, the Rainbow Serpent is a CREATOR deity.
Really. Just stop. You're not right, and you're not convincing anyone.
Once again, the Rainbow Serpent is a CREATOR deity.
Really. Just stop. You're not right, and you're not convincing anyone.
God builds and destroys. Jeremiah 1:10
The 'writhing serpent' cast up the mountains, creating destruction. Mountains are caused by the destruction of the creation. So indeed the rainbow serpent is a 'creator'. The creation of the mountains was caused by the rebellion of Lucifer. It wasn't a creative process but a destructive one, unless you consider making a big mess 'creative'. Ask any geologist. Mountains are destruction on a grand scale.
Your claim that the Rainbow Serpent is analogous to Satan is wrong. Completely, totally and utterly wrong. Please stop trying to claim otherwise.
"The Rainbow Serpent or Rainbow Snake is a common deity (also known as Wagyl, Wuagyl, etc.) often seen as a creator god and a common motif in the art and religion of Aboriginal Australia... It is viewed as a giver of life, through its association with water, but can be a destructive force if angry.
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It is known both as a benevolent protector of its people (the groups from the country around) and as a malevolent punisher of law breakers. The Rainbow Serpent's mythology is closely linked to land, water, life, social relationships, and fertility. The Rainbow Serpent often takes part in transitions from adolescence to adulthood for young men and swallows them to vomit them up later.
The most common motif in Rainbow Serpent stories is the Serpent as creator, with the Serpent often bringing life to an empty space." Rainbow Serpent - Wikipedia
Does Satan fulfill a similar role in Christianity? No. Just accept that you are wrong about this, okay?
Your claim that the Rainbow Serpent is analogous to Satan is wrong. Completely, totally and utterly wrong. Please stop trying to claim otherwise.
"The Rainbow Serpent or Rainbow Snake is a common deity (also known as Wagyl, Wuagyl, etc.) often seen as a creator god and a common motif in the art and religion of Aboriginal Australia... It is viewed as a giver of life, through its association with water, but can be a destructive force if angry.
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It is known both as a benevolent protector of its people (the groups from the country around) and as a malevolent punisher of law breakers. The Rainbow Serpent's mythology is closely linked to land, water, life, social relationships, and fertility. The Rainbow Serpent often takes part in transitions from adolescence to adulthood for young men and swallows them to vomit them up later.
The most common motif in Rainbow Serpent stories is the Serpent as creator, with the Serpent often bringing life to an empty space." Rainbow Serpent - Wikipedia
Does Satan fulfill a similar role in Christianity? No. Just accept that you are wrong about this, okay?
I'm viewing this subject from a Christian perspective, not an atheist one. Wrong? Hardly. The 'gods' of the heathen are false gods. Lucifer wanted to receive the worship that the true God received, and has accomplished that wish by deceiving people, including the aborigines, into believing that he (it) is the true god, thus the myth as beneficent creator.
I'm viewing this subject from a Christian perspective, not an atheist one. Wrong? Hardly. The 'gods' of the heathen are false gods. Lucifer wanted to receive the worship that the true God received, and has accomplished that wish by deceiving people, including the aborigines, into believing that he (it) is the true god, thus the myth as beneficent creator.
Are you incapable of looking at different religions as they are? Are you only able to look at them after you try to force them into what you think they should be?
Both are described as serpents, and both caused the same destruction to the earth.
Except the Rainbow Serpent isn't always associated with destruction:
Rainbow Serpent in Aboriginal Art & Culture
Some people appear to know that their beliefs are a house of cards. They can't afford to admit one error due to a fear that their whole house, or belief, will collapse. It is also why they can't afford to learn. PRATT's exist because of people's fears not because of their lack of intelligence.Just can't admit when you're wrong, can you?
What's that verse, something about pride before falling?
Are you speaking from experience?Some people appear to know that their beliefs are a house of cards.
Are you speaking from experience?
I still recall that feeling. Knowing that I couldn't concede even one point of my worldview, because it might call into question other beliefs. It's so much more joy knowing I can accept things for what they are, now.Some people appear to know that their beliefs are a house of cards. They can't afford to admit one error due to a fear that their whole house, or belief, will collapse. It is also why they can't afford to learn. PRATT's exist because of people's fears not because of their lack of intelligence.
Christianity is not an inclusive religion.
Just can't admit when you're wrong, can you?
What's that verse, something about pride before falling?
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