• RonnyZittledong@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    The more I think of it I think it would be cool if there was a myth in the vein of Satan about an angel that stood up to God and tried to be an actual good and just steward of humanity.

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      2 months ago

      Wouldn’t be a stretch. I mean the “bad” guy tempted the guy in the desert who was fasting, probably saving his life and gave the Adam and Eve knowledge. I mean….

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        2 months ago

        The knowledge of good and evil is also what let us rise above simple base instincts.

        Given the choice between blissful ignorance, and the ability to improve, I would take the latter every time. Even with its costs.

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          2 months ago

          Also, god didn’t have to create a tree that grows fruit that would give the only two humans in existence that knowledge.

          It makes no fucking sense.

          • cynar@lemmy.world
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            2 months ago

            Preaching to the converted on that one!

            I do quite like the satanic temple’s take on things however.