Today, in a symbolic act, Iranians set fire to the flags of Israel and the United States, as well as an obelisk and a statue of Baal—which they described as a symbol of Satan—in various cities across Iran in response to the release of the Epstein documents.

  • Armio2@lemmy.mlOP
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    6 months ago

    Both the Obelisk and Baal are assotiated with satanism, The Obelisk is way more famous and way more used, Baal is an ancient Canaanite spirit who represents elite corruption and requires child sacrifice from his worshippers, Jeffery Epstien even named his bank account Baal. Which was seen in the release of the Epstien files.

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      6 months ago

      Moloch (seemingly derived from the words for King and Shame) was the one who required child sacrifice. Baal was a storm god, like Zeus. Often considered the chief rival of Yahweh (YHWH) during the Jewish conquest of Canaan as they were, at the time, both storm gods.

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        6 months ago

        Yes Moloch is linked with child sacrifice too, some sources also accuse Baal-associated cults of similar practices and cannibalism.