desideraht
Hellspawn
I observed in one of the Setian threads that Satanism was described as Hedonistic, while in contrast Setianism is about development. Rather that debating the truth of this distinction, I would rather we focus on ourselves and how we perceive our goals in the Left-Hand Path.
My goal absolutely is development. On the other hand (perhaps it is the Left Hand), I do wish to take a somewhat Hedonistic approach. I feel that proper hedonism is an aspect of successful development, and perhaps that is what truly makes Me a Satanist. I also feel, however, that over-indulgence is a poison to the Spirit. While the indulgence of Sin often leads to emotional, mental, and physical gratification, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing!
I was particularly interested in reading about Setianism because I connect deeplyon almost a somewhat primal, visceral levelwith Kemetic symbols and deities, so much that My first tattoo was the image of the Moon as portrayed under the ruling of Khonsu and Thoth, two Egyptian deities. However, it is true that My beliefs and practices line up far more closely with what I have read of Satanism.
What do you think? Are you Hedonistic? Is Hedonism very largely instrumental in your drive and motivation? If not, what is? What drives you?
In My case, especially here recently, I've been driven by Wrath, and it was through Wrath that I sought out Satanism, for it provides ritualistic means for releasing Hatred. However, it is with Wrath that I have sought out Hedonism. And it is with Hedonism that I wish to mend my Wrath. So it is with pain and anguish. We seek refuge by reforming ourselvesfrom Tomb to Wombfrom Destruction to Rebirth.
My goal absolutely is development. On the other hand (perhaps it is the Left Hand), I do wish to take a somewhat Hedonistic approach. I feel that proper hedonism is an aspect of successful development, and perhaps that is what truly makes Me a Satanist. I also feel, however, that over-indulgence is a poison to the Spirit. While the indulgence of Sin often leads to emotional, mental, and physical gratification, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing!
I was particularly interested in reading about Setianism because I connect deeplyon almost a somewhat primal, visceral levelwith Kemetic symbols and deities, so much that My first tattoo was the image of the Moon as portrayed under the ruling of Khonsu and Thoth, two Egyptian deities. However, it is true that My beliefs and practices line up far more closely with what I have read of Satanism.
What do you think? Are you Hedonistic? Is Hedonism very largely instrumental in your drive and motivation? If not, what is? What drives you?
In My case, especially here recently, I've been driven by Wrath, and it was through Wrath that I sought out Satanism, for it provides ritualistic means for releasing Hatred. However, it is with Wrath that I have sought out Hedonism. And it is with Hedonism that I wish to mend my Wrath. So it is with pain and anguish. We seek refuge by reforming ourselvesfrom Tomb to Wombfrom Destruction to Rebirth.
