Black Metal , just the name makes it clear , its nasty. It is a loud aggressive , dark music filled with anti-christian messages , satanic references , indulging in paganism and over the top mixture of sex and violence . Although they often say all religions are evil , you cannot read the lyrics or interviews with these bands without coming to the conclusion what they really mean is classic orthodox Christianity.
Many are not Satanist in a classic sense , worshiping the devil but often what they mean by satanism is the worship of man . That man is all there is and they will not follow the "god" of mans invention. So the mantra is do what thou wilt . You are your own master. That religion is weak and lies.
Two years ago a group called Behemoth in a concert in Poland while performing , ripped a Bible up.Basically telling the audience it is lie and that it is worthless. Under Polish law apparently they have been charged with blasphemy . Now I do not want to get into the whole matter of charging them for this act but would rather point out for all their fierceness and hatred directed towards a God they don't think exist ( get the irony of that) , how come its usually Jesus and Christianity the over the top displays are reserved for.
Let me tell you why . They know that in general Christians may get upset and even angry at the blasphemy against our Lord and His word ,but what will be our response? We will write in protest , we will engage their arguments and will pray for their souls for salvation. Even if they say in general how they hate all religion , its Christians who get the most hatred and abuse.
Now change the book to a Koran and instead of always featuring a mocking image of Jesus , portrayed sometimes on a upside down cross , or worse ( I have researched images that are not fit to mention) to Mohammad. Now let me say this , as a Christian I do not believe Islam is true but I respect the dignity of their beliefs and do not think the Koran nor Mohammad should be portrayed in this light either. But what would the reaction be in general . Cartoons started a firestorm of violent protest in Denmark , when Mohammad was shown in a bad light. Salman Rushdie still has body guards after writing the Satanic Verses , a book that blasphemed Islam. The list could go on.
The point , if these guys are so "black" mean and hate all religions , then step up to the plate and blaspheme them all . Oh wait , no takers , thought so.
Last thought , when Behemoth is long forgotten in 100 years or so , the word of God will still being preached,the gospel of Jesus Christ will be saving people from sin and hell . God will be praised till Jesus returns to judge the living and the dead .
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