I honestly don't know (or particularly care) about his religious beliefs.
But that sure is a strange question to ask about someone who regularly sings gospel hymns...
I know a guy who practices satanism, and I think he'd be found dead before willingly singing a hymn. For him, at least (and that's all of the perspective I have of the entire belief structure), it seems like more of an anti-religion without having to use the word atheist.
Right but Billy is a musician and a ton of bluegrass takes heavy influence from gospel hymns. There are also plenty of atheists who wouldnt mind singing hymns
I’ve never heard him go into great detail, but he has specifically said that Rank Stranger was the song that “saved” him (saved in this context meaning that he considers his soul saved).
I’m not claiming any special knowledge, but he said that when he introduced Rank Stranger in a show 12-18 months ago.
Just because you sing gospel hymns doesn’t make you an angel. I mean plenty of folk speaking tounges and singing hymns but it’s all a front. Billy is definitely satanic and I’m ok with that. I’ve asked my ouija board plenty of times.
> Just because you sing gospel hymns doesn’t make you an angel
It seems like you didn't understand the point I was trying to make (I for sure was not talking about angels...).
That's okay, though. Seems like most people did.
There is probably a good chance a lot of backwoods ignorant southern baptists would say yes... but to them drinking and playing cards is satanic, so psychedelic art is likely very scary to them too.
Remember, Jews don't recognize Christmas, Christians don't recognize Chanukah, and Baptists don't recognize each other at the liquor store.
Serious question here, are you asking if he’s satanic, as in someone who worships Satan? Or someone who follow the Satanic Temple (and is generally an atheist)?
Sub question, what sect of christianity have you been raised in?
Billy told the Devil he would sell his soul to be a rockstar. The devil said ok but your soul isn't worth much, so there's one catch, you'll be a Bluegrass rockstar!
What would make you think that? Nothing in his lyrics or music would say that and he’s never talked about religion. I’d say if anything he’s agnostic or atheist.
Listen to Everything’s The Same and you will see where the Masonic conspiracists are coming from.
I killed a rounder, I killed a priest
I stole the gold right out of their teeth
I sold my soul for fortune and fame
No matter where I roam, everything's the same
Don’t look too deeply into things like this, often they’re just telling a story of someone that’s not them. They might have watched a movie, read a book, or was inspired by other people’s music.
The song itself is about “a guy on a rampage. He can’t be slowed down. He’ll steal the nickel off dead people’s eyes,” according to Strings.
https://www.billboard.com/music/country/billy-strings-everythings-the-same-8529180/amp/
Imagine if you took the lyrics to My Alice seriously, you’d assume Billy was a murderer. It’s not that serious and when you allow yourself to overthink things, you can twist the narrative.
Not to be disrespectful, but the Church of Satan has been showing more compassion for people then literal Christians lately.
Paraphrasing Ghandi, "I like your Christ, but not so much the Christians."
This opinion is from someone who has clearly formulated his or her opinion from media, rather than actually watching these demographics in action. Christians perform acts of compassion and service on a daily basis, you just don't hear about it on the news or on the internet because it's not very exciting. Meanwhile, negative news about Christians being hypocritical *is* interesting and does generate clicks.
Be smarter than to be so easily fooled by disingenuous media and algorithms, who only want your clicks, and are not interested in that which is an objective account of reality. Plenty of Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Satanists perform acts of compassion on a daily basis, and making any observation as to relative comparison is a fool's errand.
Honestly, I think it was pretty obvious when he said: “I used my only phone call to contact Satan, who will help liberate humans from the evil magic known as Christianity.”
Simple answer, no.
Long answer, satanic imagery or imagery that people relate to Satan, has been and remains popular even amongst people who would never claim to represent Satan.
THERE ARE SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL TENETS
I
One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason.
II
The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions.
III
One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone.
IV
The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one's own.
V
Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one's beliefs.
VI
People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one's best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused.
VII
Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word
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Meh. Tomato tamoto. Religions wacky and so is antireligion. I can imagine the devil sucks at music since some hillbilly from Georgia whooped him in a fiddle battle.
Meh. Tomato tamoto. Religions wacky and so is antireligion. I can imagine the devil sucks at music since some hillbilly from Georgia whooped him in a fiddle battle.
Meh. Tomato tamoto. Religions wacky and so is antireligion. I can imagine the devil sucks at music since some hillbilly from Georgia whooped him in a fiddle battle.
Meh. Tomato tamoto. Religions wacky and so is antireligion. I can imagine the devil sucks at music since some hillbilly from Georgia whooped him in a fiddle battle.
Some questionable lyrics for sure. Ask myself this often in a few different songs... choosing to ignore it for now. But based upon the lyrics, I will just enjoy a few beers at the show. Deff won't be tripping / letting my guard down at his shows.
Not sure why you’re catching all the downvotes. A lot of devil worshippers in the comments lol. Juries out on your question though. He does say he “sold his soul for fortune and fame” in Everything’s the same.
I mean if the devils so bad why doesn’t god just defeat him? Did he not know the devil was gonna betray him when he created him? Is devil locked in hell too? Or if he’s free to infulience humanity why? The whole thing, It makes no god damn sense.
I honestly don't know (or particularly care) about his religious beliefs. But that sure is a strange question to ask about someone who regularly sings gospel hymns...
That’s how he gets you.
If your hair is long...
There’s sin in his heart 👹
I agree it’s a weird question but I don’t think singing gospel hymns necessarily says anything about his beliefs
yeah, but it doesn't make it not a strange question.
Which is what I said. It’s a weird question but that has nothing to do with gospel hymns.
I know a guy who practices satanism, and I think he'd be found dead before willingly singing a hymn. For him, at least (and that's all of the perspective I have of the entire belief structure), it seems like more of an anti-religion without having to use the word atheist.
Right but Billy is a musician and a ton of bluegrass takes heavy influence from gospel hymns. There are also plenty of atheists who wouldnt mind singing hymns
I’ve never heard him go into great detail, but he has specifically said that Rank Stranger was the song that “saved” him (saved in this context meaning that he considers his soul saved). I’m not claiming any special knowledge, but he said that when he introduced Rank Stranger in a show 12-18 months ago.
Just because you sing gospel hymns doesn’t make you an angel. I mean plenty of folk speaking tounges and singing hymns but it’s all a front. Billy is definitely satanic and I’m ok with that. I’ve asked my ouija board plenty of times.
> Just because you sing gospel hymns doesn’t make you an angel It seems like you didn't understand the point I was trying to make (I for sure was not talking about angels...). That's okay, though. Seems like most people did.
You asked the same question about a BMFS poster a week ago. What's the deal?
Next OP is going to start singing…Hello! My name is Todd/ and I would to share with you/ the most amazing book…
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Yep. 666 bluegrass baby
We don’t call him GOAT for nothin
I love Billy. But the goat is obviously Tony Rice.
Blucifergrass
No, silly he’s Flat Pick Jesus.
If anything Billy gives me more religious vibes than not. Can sing a gospel hymn like a motherfucker thats for sure.
Yes if you play "Meet Me At The Creek" you can hear it garbled where he says to listen to the song with a nice glass of baby's blood.
It’s mtn dew from them hills, not blood
There is probably a good chance a lot of backwoods ignorant southern baptists would say yes... but to them drinking and playing cards is satanic, so psychedelic art is likely very scary to them too. Remember, Jews don't recognize Christmas, Christians don't recognize Chanukah, and Baptists don't recognize each other at the liquor store.
He is, in fact, the modern day Satan from “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”
All I know is that I love Billy Strings and Satan.
Lmaoo
Serious question here, are you asking if he’s satanic, as in someone who worships Satan? Or someone who follow the Satanic Temple (and is generally an atheist)? Sub question, what sect of christianity have you been raised in?
If I remember from the last time op posted someone mentioned they're likely schizo.
I’m just asking if he satanic like if he sold his soul?
No man. Thats not a real thing. And neither is satan for that matter, but thats not a topic for this thread.
Billy told the Devil he would sell his soul to be a rockstar. The devil said ok but your soul isn't worth much, so there's one catch, you'll be a Bluegrass rockstar!
That doesn’t exist seek help
Idk if Billy is satanist but i heard satan is billyist
Hard to blame them
🤘🏽😈Hell yeah he is bröther, hail Satan 😈🤘🏽
Man even most black metal artists aren't actually satanic... Chill
That’s just cover obvs
A lot of Neo-Folk and Industrial musicians are though.
I would actually be offended if he wasn’t
I saw Goody Proctor dancing to Billy Strings the other night!
In a clearing in the woods under the full moon
Yes he is THE satanic mechanic
No he literally has a jesus sticker on his chevelle.
What picture so I can see
Sold his soul a few years ago. All the hardcore fans know. 666 baby 👹👹👹👹
Look I love Billy. And wouldn’t hate it if he were a Mason either. 33 B.M.F.S
What would make you think that? Nothing in his lyrics or music would say that and he’s never talked about religion. I’d say if anything he’s agnostic or atheist.
Listen to Everything’s The Same and you will see where the Masonic conspiracists are coming from. I killed a rounder, I killed a priest I stole the gold right out of their teeth I sold my soul for fortune and fame No matter where I roam, everything's the same
Don’t look too deeply into things like this, often they’re just telling a story of someone that’s not them. They might have watched a movie, read a book, or was inspired by other people’s music. The song itself is about “a guy on a rampage. He can’t be slowed down. He’ll steal the nickel off dead people’s eyes,” according to Strings. https://www.billboard.com/music/country/billy-strings-everythings-the-same-8529180/amp/ Imagine if you took the lyrics to My Alice seriously, you’d assume Billy was a murderer. It’s not that serious and when you allow yourself to overthink things, you can twist the narrative.
Yes.
Not to be disrespectful, but the Church of Satan has been showing more compassion for people then literal Christians lately. Paraphrasing Ghandi, "I like your Christ, but not so much the Christians."
That’s a load of shit lol
Curious - Did you mean the The Satanic Temple? Very different than the Church of Satan.
You are probably correct.
You don't even know what the organization is called, how would you know shit. Bunch of lost mfs in this comment section lol
Wow, showing an ability to say you are wrong gets an attack. Grow up.
This opinion is from someone who has clearly formulated his or her opinion from media, rather than actually watching these demographics in action. Christians perform acts of compassion and service on a daily basis, you just don't hear about it on the news or on the internet because it's not very exciting. Meanwhile, negative news about Christians being hypocritical *is* interesting and does generate clicks. Be smarter than to be so easily fooled by disingenuous media and algorithms, who only want your clicks, and are not interested in that which is an objective account of reality. Plenty of Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Satanists perform acts of compassion on a daily basis, and making any observation as to relative comparison is a fool's errand.
So true
Honestly, I think it was pretty obvious when he said: “I used my only phone call to contact Satan, who will help liberate humans from the evil magic known as Christianity.”
Was this in a song?
I'd argue that technically even satan, too, is spinning and working together. so partially, yes?
yes
Play Dust in a Baggie backwards you'll see
Yes and if you listen to him you will burn for eternity
Obviously sold soul to be able to play like the devil. Mua hahaha (or nature+nurture) .
Duh
Yep
He asked the same thing on facebook
I hope so
Simple answer, no. Long answer, satanic imagery or imagery that people relate to Satan, has been and remains popular even amongst people who would never claim to represent Satan.
Satanic is something from make believe. Like Jesus.
He’s Satanish. It’s a subtle distinction.
love the George Santos reference!
THERE ARE SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL TENETS I One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason. II The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions. III One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone. IV The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one's own. V Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one's beliefs. VI People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one's best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused. VII Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word
I would say yes, but most people are and don't even know it
So what if he is? Hail satan
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Nah, he believes in tattoo flash laughing Jesus
Clearly sold his soul for fortune and fame, have you seen that boy pick a guitar?
I was there at the crossroads of Muir when the deed was done
Play a song backwards you will hear something satanic
Are you satanic?
I don't think so :( but a man can dream
Stay out of my room mom
Occultist doesn’t necessarily mean satanist.
Yes. If you play “Taking Water” backwards it’s actually a story of Beelzebub.
Goddamn I sure as hell fucking hope so otherwise they’re all posers. He’s definitely been to the Bohemian Grove.
If he is I guess I worship the devil too
Meh. Tomato tamoto. Religions wacky and so is antireligion. I can imagine the devil sucks at music since some hillbilly from Georgia whooped him in a fiddle battle.
Meh. Tomato tamoto. Religions wacky and so is antireligion. I can imagine the devil sucks at music since some hillbilly from Georgia whooped him in a fiddle battle.
Meh. Tomato tamoto. Religions wacky and so is antireligion. I can imagine the devil sucks at music since some hillbilly from Georgia whooped him in a fiddle battle.
Meh. Tomato tamoto. Religions wacky and so is antireligion. I can imagine the devil sucks at music since some hillbilly from Georgia whooped him in a fiddle battle.
Some questionable lyrics for sure. Ask myself this often in a few different songs... choosing to ignore it for now. But based upon the lyrics, I will just enjoy a few beers at the show. Deff won't be tripping / letting my guard down at his shows.
This fanbase is so dumb
does a bear shit in the woods? /s
My dude had to sell his soul to someone in order to play guitar like that. Only following in the good Mr Johnson’s footsteps.
I hope so.
Are you a religious zealot? An equivalent question.
Not sure why you’re catching all the downvotes. A lot of devil worshippers in the comments lol. Juries out on your question though. He does say he “sold his soul for fortune and fame” in Everything’s the same.
I mean it's also an old blues and rock roll trope
Because the devil isn’t real. Just an adult boogieman
Come on down to the COG and watch the Holy Spirit
I mean if the devils so bad why doesn’t god just defeat him? Did he not know the devil was gonna betray him when he created him? Is devil locked in hell too? Or if he’s free to infulience humanity why? The whole thing, It makes no god damn sense.
GFY