Hitler's in Persona 2: Innocent Sin as a boss fight. So?
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Jul 10, 2008
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 is a role-playing game developed and published by Atlus for the PlayStation 2. It is chronologically the fifth installment in the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona series. Like its predecessor, its gameplay combines a traditional role-playing game with elements of a social simulation. Its critical and commercial success spawned a sizable media empire, including several spinoff titles.
Lucifer, Satan, wtF?
They're different entities in the Atlus games with a different lore in them too. For example Satan in the games delivers Gods judgement. Think that's what it is.
Well, before this completely descends into a religion thread, let me offer this:
You could think of the presence of the two in the Judgement link in three ways, or more, but I'm offering three.
1. In the Bible, both Satan and Lucifer tests mens piety, Adam and Eve, and Job, respectively. You can take the meaning of Judgement in that sense.
2.Both are considered enemies of God and reside in hell. They judged and cast out.
3. Finally, as has been said, both are considered great powers in hell. They rule over it, and dispense judgement on those that go there.
Now, the comments of Atlas being a bunch of Satanists is very offensive. Please remember that we are talking about a company numbering hundreds of employees. Any claim that they are all a bunch of Satanists is fucking crazy.
How can one man's mind be so twisted by fictional religious icons?" @Aeterna said:
" @OP: Go back to your church or something dude, you're clearly not ready to be out in the open among free minded people. "@TheMustacheHero said:" @Tarsier said:How can one man compete against such reckless hate? "" Does anyone else find that Lucifer and Satan are in this game with the titles "Seeker of Truth" and "Judge" a little bit disturbing? Do we have a bunch of creepy pedofile asian Satanists possessing Jeff and Vinny's minds?? "You're pathetic. "
" Well, before this completely descends into a religion thread, let me offer this: You could think of the presence of the two in the Judgement link in three ways, or more, but I'm offering three. 1. In the Bible, both Satan and Lucifer tests mens piety, Adam and Eve, and Job, respectively. You can take the meaning of Judgement in that sense.2.Both are considered enemies of God and reside in hell. They judged and cast out. 3. Finally, as has been said, both are considered great powers in hell. They rule over it, and dispense judgement on those that go there. Now, the comments of Atlas being a bunch of Satanists is very offensive. Please remember that we are talking about a company numbering hundreds of employees. Any claim that they are all a bunch of Satanists is fucking crazy. "Agreed. Just because someone isn't Christian doesn't mean they can't see the compelling bits in Christian lore, just like gods and stories from long dead religions continue to circulate in the mainstream because they're still compelling, regardless of their factualness. Im more inclined to believe most workers at Atlus are religiously unaffiliated, as are most Japanese. They see a figure like Satan as compelling for the same reason we all find Leprechauns and fairies and ferryman-esc depiction of Death with the skull and scyth compelling.
" @CL60 said:But didn't God try to end the world within the Bible...twice? From what I know-I could be wrong as well, of course." What's wrong with Satan? He killed what? 1 person in the bible? While God killed too many to count? "You are uninformed. When on the subject of things you know little to nothing about, saying nothing is usually the best option. "
" @CL60 said:I have to say you are becoming a real asshole in my eyes right about now. Regularly every post I see from you is negative in a way or insulting another user." What's wrong with Satan? He killed what? 1 person in the bible? While God killed too many to count? "You are uninformed. When on the subject of things you know little to nothing about, saying nothing is usually the best option. "
I would suggest and wish that you would stop being so rude and acting like everyone is your stupid 7 year old grandson that you hate. CL60's post had a lot of truth in it and it is unfair for you to say what he can and cannot write just because you deem it
"unworthy".
Satan killed 10 people. God killed 2,301,417. And the 10 that Satan killed he did as part of a bet with god. It was the Seven sons and three daughters of Job." A lot of truth? Who's the single person Satan killed? He never killed anyone. Uninformed. "
So how about you do research first before going off on me.
Also, I'm agnostic now, but I grew up Christian, so I know Christian dogma and -- most importantly -- I understand the mind of a Christian, since I had one. One of the options I've thought of for the future is going back to school and studying theology. I know I'd like it.
" @General_D23 said:Of course, this doesn't excuse them from being all "creepy pedofiles" though. ;-D" Well, before this completely descends into a religion thread, let me offer this: You could think of the presence of the two in the Judgement link in three ways, or more, but I'm offering three. 1. In the Bible, both Satan and Lucifer tests mens piety, Adam and Eve, and Job, respectively. You can take the meaning of Judgement in that sense.2.Both are considered enemies of God and reside in hell. They judged and cast out. 3. Finally, as has been said, both are considered great powers in hell. They rule over it, and dispense judgement on those that go there. Now, the comments of Atlas being a bunch of Satanists is very offensive. Please remember that we are talking about a company numbering hundreds of employees. Any claim that they are all a bunch of Satanists is fucking crazy. "Agreed. Just because someone isn't Christian doesn't mean they can't see the compelling bits in Christian lore, just like gods and stories from long dead religions continue to circulate in the mainstream because they're still compelling, regardless of their factualness. Im more inclined to believe most workers at Atlus are religiously unaffiliated, as are most Japanese. They see a figure like Satan as compelling for the same reason we all find Leprechauns and fairies and ferryman-esc depiction of Death with the skull and scyth compelling. "
"To be honest I am surprised at this intolerance. I thought this community was better than that.. >_< I didn't even mention what religion I followed, or if I even followed one, but you all seem to jump onto the "hate all Christians" bandwagon right away. Weird stuff. "
I completely agree. Though it is to be expected on the internet, I was vaguely hoping this wouldn't turn ugly. Oh well....
" @ryanwho said:Hey thanks guy who thought it was 1! Good to know you have wikipedia on your side of the internet too. But if you actually read the original, its not entirely clear. Keep it up, though.Uh no, it's blatantly obvious that his kill count is 10. "" You really have to spin the words in Job to credit Satan for the dirty work. He just inspired the wager. So death count zero. Knowing is half the battle, gang. "
You fail, look anywhere, it's commonly agreed upon that the 10 of those kills is on Gods and Satans hands. How about you fail more. Keep up your pointless arguing here that is just making you look more and more like an ass though. It's hilarious." @CL60 said:
" @ryanwho said:Hey thanks guy who thought it was 1! Good to know you have wikipedia on your side of the internet too. But if you actually read the original, its not entirely clear. Keep it up, though. "Uh no, it's blatantly obvious that his kill count is 10. "" You really have to spin the words in Job to credit Satan for the dirty work. He just inspired the wager. So death count zero. Knowing is half the battle, gang. "
" @ryanwho said:Agreed.You fail, look anywhere, it's commonly agreed upon that the 10 of those kills is on Gods and Satans hands. How about you fail more. Keep up your pointless arguing here that is just making you look more and more like an ass though. It's hilarious. "" @CL60 said:
" @ryanwho said:Hey thanks guy who thought it was 1! Good to know you have wikipedia on your side of the internet too. But if you actually read the original, its not entirely clear. Keep it up, though. "Uh no, it's blatantly obvious that his kill count is 10. "" You really have to spin the words in Job to credit Satan for the dirty work. He just inspired the wager. So death count zero. Knowing is half the battle, gang. "
"@ryanwho said:I usually try not to be confrontational, but really, read back on your posts. Like the he said above me, take a deep breath and let's keep discussing this like adults.You fail, look anywhere, it's commonly agreed upon that the 10 of those kills is on Gods and Satans hands. How about you fail more. Keep up your pointless arguing here that is just making you look more and more like an ass though. It's hilarious. "" @CL60 said:
" @ryanwho said:Hey thanks guy who thought it was 1! Good to know you have wikipedia on your side of the internet too. But if you actually read the original, its not entirely clear. Keep it up, though. "Uh no, it's blatantly obvious that his kill count is 10. "" You really have to spin the words in Job to credit Satan for the dirty work. He just inspired the wager. So death count zero. Knowing is half the battle, gang. "
" @CL60 said:Are you serious? Look at all of his posts, which he started this argument with...he was acting like a complete jackass."@ryanwho said:I usually try not to be confrontational, but really, read back on your posts. Like the he said above me, take a deep breath and let's keep discussing this like adults. "You fail, look anywhere, it's commonly agreed upon that the 10 of those kills is on Gods and Satans hands. How about you fail more. Keep up your pointless arguing here that is just making you look more and more like an ass though. It's hilarious. "" @CL60 said:
" @ryanwho said:Hey thanks guy who thought it was 1! Good to know you have wikipedia on your side of the internet too. But if you actually read the original, its not entirely clear. Keep it up, though. "Uh no, it's blatantly obvious that his kill count is 10. "" You really have to spin the words in Job to credit Satan for the dirty work. He just inspired the wager. So death count zero. Knowing is half the battle, gang. "
And who tried to start a flame war? The very FIRST response you made in this thread is obvious flamebait. He was completely within reason to post the respones he made to you.
It's called a joke.(regardless of it being true) Go cry about it to somebody who cares." @CL60: And who tried to start a flame war? The very FIRST response you made in this thread is obvious flamebait. He was completely within reason to post the respones he made to you. "
" @TheMustacheHero said:Would you mind explaining what you were saying? To me it looks like you made a really vague and highly offensive statement involving satanists and pederasts, so..." @Tarsier: Meh, I should perhaps. But I do think your thread was sort of "uber christian". This is basically what you were saying in your original post "THIS GAME HAS SATAN AND LUCIFER IN IT! ANYONE WHO PLAYS IT ARE SATAN WORSHIPERS" "No, I wasn't saying that at all. "
" @General_D23 said:Jesus Christ dude, stop being a jackass.It's called a joke.(regardless of it being true) Go cry about it to somebody who cares. "" @CL60: And who tried to start a flame war? The very FIRST response you made in this thread is obvious flamebait. He was completely within reason to post the respones he made to you. "
" @CL60 said:No, if somebodys arguing with me over something completely and utterly pointless and being a jackass about it, I'm coming right back at him." @General_D23 said:Jesus Christ dude, stop being a jackass. "It's called a joke.(regardless of it being true) Go cry about it to somebody who cares. "" @CL60: And who tried to start a flame war? The very FIRST response you made in this thread is obvious flamebait. He was completely within reason to post the respones he made to you. "
" @Muttinus_Rump said:Yes, because being a jackass right back to someone is a great way to prove a point." @CL60 said:No, if somebodys arguing with me over something completely and utterly pointless and being a jackass about it, I'm coming right back at him. "" @General_D23 said:Jesus Christ dude, stop being a jackass. "It's called a joke.(regardless of it being true) Go cry about it to somebody who cares. "" @CL60: And who tried to start a flame war? The very FIRST response you made in this thread is obvious flamebait. He was completely within reason to post the respones he made to you. "
You know, when you try to paint a game development group as creepy pedophile satanists that somehow has the ability to "possess" others because of the appearance of symbolic religious icons that appear in a game filled with analogous from various religions and myths, I'd think you would expect others to have a much lesser view you...Do we have a bunch of creepy pedofile asian Satanists possessing Jeff and Vinny's minds?? "
That said, while people are discussing religion on a more civil level, I'd like to for some thoughts on another issue. Specifically, the idea that Satan/Lucifer/whoever "reigns in hell". It's been quite awhile since I read the bible, but I do remember hell being a place of eternal punishment, not just for men who are not fit to enter heaven, but Lucifer and his fallen angels as well. In that sense, wouldn't it be a more accurate view that hell is but another part of God's domain, and if Lucifer has a plane of existence where he is a ruler, it'd be Earth?
Also the ultimate persona in P3 is Messiah, who is pretty much Christ based on his description.
" @CL60 said:Wow...I'm done talking to everybody in this topic, you are all a bunch of tight asses, make one joke and everybody jumps down your throat and when you try to defend yourself people call you a jackass." @Muttinus_Rump said:Yes, because being a jackass right back to someone is a great way to prove a point. "" @CL60 said:No, if somebodys arguing with me over something completely and utterly pointless and being a jackass about it, I'm coming right back at him. "" @General_D23 said:Jesus Christ dude, stop being a jackass. "It's called a joke.(regardless of it being true) Go cry about it to somebody who cares. "" @CL60: And who tried to start a flame war? The very FIRST response you made in this thread is obvious flamebait. He was completely within reason to post the respones he made to you. "
Simple as this. Fuck you and I'm done talking to you.
"Also the ultimate persona in P3 is Messiah, who is pretty much Christ based on his description.
"
That is a good point, I had forgotten about that. If I remember correctly, wasn't the evolution of the main characters persona Orpheus to Thanatos to Messiah? I lot of people advocate that the MC's true persona was Orpheus Telos, but I think the that it's widely accepted to be Messiah, it appearing in the credits and all.
"I guess not.
@Muttinus_Rump said:HAHA, just keeps getting better ... "" @CL60: Yeah, I see it, good one. Now were you leaving or what? "
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