“One” is instantly formal in an unapproachable way. But at the same time, also the right tone to take when the need is a legalistic juxtaposition to, e.g. the “10 commandments.” Although, I think most folks tend to think of those in the legalistic KJV “thou shalt not” style too. Perhaps we need an “NIV” style translation of the tenets for the contemporary reader.
The “right to offend” seems to me to be very intentional. The Satanic Temple stands in direct opposition to mainstream religion (Christianity). If mainstream (Christian) voices are “free” to offend and be offended by other expressions of religion, it seems to stand to reason that it is important to redouble the freedom of expressing oppositional opinion.
I think these are very reasonable concerns.
“One” is instantly formal in an unapproachable way. But at the same time, also the right tone to take when the need is a legalistic juxtaposition to, e.g. the “10 commandments.” Although, I think most folks tend to think of those in the legalistic KJV “thou shalt not” style too. Perhaps we need an “NIV” style translation of the tenets for the contemporary reader.
The “right to offend” seems to me to be very intentional. The Satanic Temple stands in direct opposition to mainstream religion (Christianity). If mainstream (Christian) voices are “free” to offend and be offended by other expressions of religion, it seems to stand to reason that it is important to redouble the freedom of expressing oppositional opinion.