re: Well kids, I’m done. Seriously considering leaving the good old USA.

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This country is given over to worldiness and has rejected the truth of Scripture. Hedonism reigns and it is supported by a materialistic view of nature and a pragmatistic and moral relativistic view of morality. Truth is whatever people want it to be, and that leads to the things we're seeing today in our culture.

What Christians need to do is boldly preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for only the Spirit of God working through the Gospel will change hearts and minds foundationally so that people will have a right view and orientation towards the world.

Those in darkness hate the light, and Jesus Christ is the light of the world.

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Though associated with Satanism, a philosophy based on the Christian interpretation of the fallen angel, Luciferianism differs in that it does not revere merely the devil figure or Satan but the broader figure of Lucifer, an entity representing various interpretations of "the morning star" as understood by ancient cultures such as the Greeks and Egyptians.[22] In this context, Lucifer is a symbol of enlightenment,[23] independence, and human progression and is often used interchangeably with similar figures from ancient beliefs, such as the Greek titan Prometheus or the Jewish Talmudic figure Lilith.

For Luciferians, enlightenment is the ultimate goal. The basic Luciferian principles highlight truth and freedom of will, worshipping the inner self and one's ultimate potential, and to encourage and celebrate the same within all. Traditional dogma is shunned as a basis for morality on the grounds that humans should not need deities or fear of eternal punishment to distinguish right from wrong and to do good. All ideas should be tested before being accepted, and even then, one should remain skeptical because knowledge and understanding are fluid. Regardless of whether Lucifer is conceived of as a deity or as a mere archetype, his presentation within Luciferianism is a representation of ultimate knowledge and exploration as well as humanity's savior and a champion for continuing personal growth.

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