We have looked at throughout this blog of what devil worship is, the different sects, its rituals, and ritual abuse. I think it is time now to take a look at what major religious traditions have to say about the devil.
It is explicitly expressed in Islamic and Christian scriptures for people not worship the devil and the devil is the enemy of mankind and God. The Quran as well as the Bible have many quotes highlighting how evil, treacherous, rebellious and ungrateful the devil is. Judaism however does not view Satan as an opponent of God rather as a challenger of good with evil to call him an opponent would for Judaism mean referring to Satan as a demigod which is big no no.
The following video is of a lecture explaining what the Quran says about the Devil:
Sikhism does not have the same concept of the devil as in Christianity and Islam. Sikhs believe that demons or the ‘devil’ are entities which are driven solely by the ego. Sikhism teaches that ego is the prime cause of evil doing. Ego has five basic components:
1. Pride -Ahnkar
2. Lust - Kaam
3. Greed -Lobh
4. Attachment -Moh
5. Anger -Krodh
1. Pride -Ahnkar
2. Lust - Kaam
3. Greed -Lobh
4. Attachment -Moh
5. Anger -Krodh
Sikhs believe that involvement with ego creates a state of duality. The soul experiences a sense of separation from the divine, which causes all suffering. Hinduism also does not believe in devil worship.
Some researchers from the Universiti of Malaya argue that devil worship is a threat to Muslim youths which deviates them from their faith. One of the researchers is a lecturer in the Islamic Studies Academy, Assoc Prof Dr Che Zarrina Sa’ari felt that the society they live in was quick to pick up on drugs as being a problem but fails to pick up on the dangers of Satanism which involved polytheism, a notion Islam is one hundred percent against. The researchers have even gone on to suggest that the syllabus for Islamic studies include certain elements to prevent students from being misled by satanic worship. That is a bit much don’t you think? I don’t think the researchers are giving their students enough credit, surely if they are taught the basic tenants of Islam in an Islamic studies course they would kind of pick up on that polytheism and devil worship fall out of the boundaries of Islam. Plus if you include a crash course on how to stay away from devil worship, I’m sure it would just prompt those who did not really care about it much to start off with to find out more, the idea of teaching them to stay wary of satanic worship could backfire.
One website I came across went as far as blaming the misfortune of Haiti due to the wrath of God descending upon those who claimed to be Christians but indulged in devil worship and voodoo dolls and black magic even though many Christian denominations believe one should stay away from the devil.
I understand where you are coming from however you can't stop warning people of potential dangers just because they might then rebel and want to try it out for a buzz. For example smoking and possessing cannabis is illegal and it's stated the fact that it is illegal makes it more appealing to youth should we then legalise it and stop teaching youths of the potential dangers?
ReplyDeleteThat is why i believe the destruction that evil can create should be explained thoroughly to Muslim youths in the hope that they will deter from it and then if they don't you know you did your bit.
But why stop at muslim youths? shouldnt your argument extend further to help all people???
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