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churchmouse522
02/25/01 3:32 PM
Hey: Mephi2K!?!
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I'm just curious. I'm new to the board so I have no doubt you probably answered this before, but I just have to ask. Why are you named after one of the seven chief devils of ancient demonology? It doesn't fit you at all. Like I said, I'm just curious and I'm sure it's in reference to something totally different.
Awaiting enlightenment,
The Mouse
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springs
(Forum Moderator)
02/25/01 10:35 PM
RE: Hey: Mephi2K!?!
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Hey Church,
You get bonus points not just for being new but for actually being new and asking a new question. cool
I'm curious too Meph. I thought perhaps you were fond of Faust.
quit chillin' and spill
springs
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
Mephi2K
02/26/01 5:37 AM
Meph Sheds Light On His Nomenclature
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Dear Mouse,
Thanks for the implicit compliment, Mouse. This post is to answer your question. The main reason is found in one word...
IRONY noun (PL. -ies) [MASS NOUN]
1. the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect:
2. a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result
(New Oxford Dictionary)
Meph:
First of all, I personally found it highly ironic that a Christian seminarian and minister-in-training would use the Faustian name "Mephistopheles" It was too cool for a person like me to pass up when I was considering an online name. Many Christians (and others), of course, often choose names that mirror their true beliefs [TruthSeeker, SavedOne, etc, etc.] I didn't want to do that. It's also interesting when I visit some freethinking chatrooms and they ask me what my name means and I tell them. I suppose some of them then immediately assume from the name that I am not a Christian and begin to bash Christianity. In those cases, after about 10-15 minutes of spilling endless ad hominems and discussing important issues about faith and life that "fundie Christians are too pigheaded to discuss", they finally ask me what faith affiliation I am. I then tell them I'm Christian. Oh, the shocked and amazed responses! Some are taken quite aback and many are just genuinely surprised to see Christians use any type of humor or wit at all, honestly. It breaks the ice, in many ways.
To be sure, some Christians think it's going too far. (I think they find it analogous to a Jewish person changing his name to "Hitler" or something...) I don't see it that way. Now maybe if I called myself "Anton LeVay", we'd have problems, but...
Anyway, this is why my name is what it is. Have tons of fun on the board, Mouse.
Blessings,
Sir Mephistopheles 2K
PS: Springs, for a number of reasons I won't be posting very much at all on this board. I'll actually be chillin' for quite some time. So, this is just to let you know.
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
churchmouse522
02/26/01 12:18 PM
RE: Meph Sheds Light On His Nomenclature
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Mephi, Thanks for the answer. I'm usually just as surprised as a non-Christian when I find a believer with a sense of humor. I'm also very happy when I find one. Actually, when I read your postings and realized what your pen name stood for, I got a picture of an old Saturday Night Live bit with John Lovitz in a red devil costume and Phil Hartman as a judge saying "Mr. Mephistopheles, you may be the Prince of Darkness out in the rest of the world, but in this courtroom I have jurisdiction." Good to know your name is in the same spirit as the skit. The Mouse
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