Ask me questions.

[nazz]

I think losing complete faith in something like the Bible would certainly play a role. The most recent times I've been to Mass, it didn't do much for me at all. I guess it's all about perspective. When you believe something whole-heartedly, it makes a big impact on your psyche. But if you doubt, I guess it goes away.

My self-given nickname is "Doubting Thomas" I am constantly reevaluating what I believe to make sure it is properly supported by something. I know what you mean about going to Mass. I've started to more regularly attend an Anglo-Catholic church and I find myself questioning everything being said. Like, is that what I really believe? Still, last time I went I came away with a little reinforcement toward the direction I want to go. Ultimately it shouldn't really matter because what I'm talking about is a relationship with a person, not a book or a set of doctrines.

I think you should put it in the Comparative Religion subforum. That seems to be the place for catch-all religious topics that don't belong in the debate section. I really want to read about it!

I am actually thinking the DIR but will ponder it some more.

 

[Revoltingest]

Your pic makes you look like a cuddly little softie.
Your avatars make you look menacing & beastly.
What's up with that?
(Note: I approve of the contrast.)

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

My self-given nickname is "Doubting Thomas" I am constantly reevaluating what I believe to make sure it is properly supported by something. I know what you mean about going to Mass. I've started to more regularly attend an Anglo-Catholic church and I find myself questioning everything being said. Like, is that what I really believe? Still, last time I went I came away with a little reinforcement toward the direction I want to go. Ultimately it shouldn't really matter because what I'm talking about is a relationship with a person, not a book or a set of doctrines.

I am actually thinking the DIR but will ponder it some more.

You sound a lot like me. I'm constantly questioning and that leads to me changing my mind a lot. That's part of the reason why I go back and forth in terms of religion. If I'm able to refute my beliefs, then I don't see a reason to believe them. I can refute Catholicism so there's not much reason for me to stay with that. My Satanism is something that I came up with based on my own studies, pondering and experiences so I haven't been able to find fault with it.

Maybe you can try to disconnect your beliefs from the church service. Just enjoy the service for what it is. Purposely put yourself into a sort of irrational headspace so you can get the desired effect.

Your pic makes you look like a cuddly little softie.
Your avatars make you look menacing & beastly.
What's up with that?
(Note: I approve of the contrast.)

I'm a fan of duality and contradiction. My user name is a nod to duality, too.

My avatar is more sad/emotional than anything else, I find. Here's a larger image of it:

There's so many different ways you can interpret that image.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

My avatar is more sad/emotional than anything else, I find. Here's a larger image of it:

There's so many different ways you can interpret that image.

Pervy old man comes to mind.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Pervy old man comes to mind.

Rude!

 

[Gjallarhorn]

Rude!

Well it's either that or a look of "I'm not certain I want to get involved. I'll just walk away."

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Well it's either that or a look of "I'm not certain I want to get involved. I'll just walk away."

You people on this forum have shamed me into changing my avatar.

 

[Sees]

When is the Saint Frankenstein book coming out?

 

[Gjallarhorn]

You people on this forum have shamed me into changing my avatar.

It's much prettier. :yes:

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

When is the Saint Frankenstein book coming out?

No earlier than 2090. It's worth the wait!

 

[Sees]

No earlier than 2090. It's worth the wait!

Hmmm...tis possible with my vegan diet and exercise lol

Are there certain meditations, rituals, prayers etc. you have incorporated at times or will incorporate? I think I saw you mention before but I'm having a relaxing ale drinking session so it's lost on me...

 

[oldbadger]

Hi Saint Frankenstein...!

When I came to RF I was a Theist, but I changed, into a Deist...... so I still believe in a Reason for everything's existence, but I don't think that it worries more about me than the sparrows in our little garden. I'm cool with that. In fact I'm happy with that.

That was about a paragraph. And so, please, in simple terms, in a paragraph, tell me about what you believe in? I know that you've already written loads, but just tell me in easy terms. Thankyou.

Oh..... and by the way.... I always have a great deal of enjoyment reading your posts.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Hmmm...tis possible with my vegan diet and exercise lol

Are there certain meditations, rituals, prayers etc. you have incorporated at times or will incorporate? I think I saw you mention before but I'm having a relaxing ale drinking session so it's lost on me...

I say prayers at times. Just little things to show gratitude or ask for things like strength and guidance. I would like to get a little idol of Lucifer and make a little shrine for it so I can focus on it for meditation and prayer. You know, light some incense and candles. Simple things like that.

Hi Saint Frankenstein...!

When I came to RF I was a Theist, but I changed, into a Deist...... so I still believe in a Reason for everything's existence, but I don't think that it worries more about me than the sparrows in our little garden. I'm cool with that. In fact I'm happy with that.

That was about a paragraph. And so, please, in simple terms, in a paragraph, tell me about what you believe in? I know that you've already written loads, but just tell me in easy terms. Thankyou.

Oh..... and by the way.... I always have a great deal of enjoyment reading your posts.

Thanks.

I believe in life, progress, change, freedom, art, creativity, the human spirit, rebellion against limitation and stagnation and the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and understanding.

 

[oldbadger]

Thanks.

I believe in life, progress, change, freedom, art, creativity, the human spirit, rebellion against limitation and stagnation and the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and understanding.

Good paragraph..... very good.
You title of Theistic Satanist interests me. I can't remember which religion, but one explains Satan thus:- He was a senior angel who was not particularly impressed with Adam and Eve. And so God decided that Satan would be the perfect tester for his new creation, and instructed Satan to try to turn as many humans away from Him as possible, until instructed otherwise. Ergo, Satan works for God and is extremely loyal to Him. Ergo, Satan is not evil in any way, simply carrying out his work to the letter. I always think of that when in conversation about Satan....... he does not frighten me much after that story.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Good paragraph..... very good.
You title of Theistic Satanist interests me. I can't remember which religion, but one explains Satan thus:- He was a senior angel who was not particularly impressed with Adam and Eve. And so God decided that Satan would be the perfect tester for his new creation, and instructed Satan to try to turn as many humans away from Him as possible, until instructed otherwise. Ergo, Satan works for God and is extremely loyal to Him. Ergo, Satan is not evil in any way, simply carrying out his work to the letter. I always think of that when in conversation about Satan....... he does not frighten me much after that story.

That sounds very Jewish. In Judaism, they believe that Satan is the title of an angel who tests humanity's faith in God in order to prove our worthiness. But he is not in rebellion against Yahweh.

I used to be afraid of Demons for awhile due to my old Catholic beliefs. I've let that fear go, however.

 

[nazz]

Maybe you can try to disconnect your beliefs from the church service. Just enjoy the service for what it is. Purposely put yourself into a sort of irrational headspace so you can get the desired effect.

I think that might help. Just not so sure I can. I keep thinking about even going back to a Pentecostal church. I'm just afraid I might get mad at what comes out the preacher's mouth.

 

[oldbadger]

That sounds very Jewish. In Judaism, they believe that Satan is the title of an angel who tests humanity's faith in God in order to prove our worthiness. But he is not in rebellion against Yahweh.

Ok..... yes, that figures since an old rabbi, a friend of my father's, used to tell me many interesting stories.

I used to be afraid of Demons for awhile due to my old Catholic beliefs. I've let that fear go, however.

Good..... yet another step towards freedom......

 

[StarryNightshade]

As a Theistic Satanist, are there any rituals you perform? Are there any deities from any pantheon that you would/could equate with Satan?

What's your favorite movie?

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

As a Theistic Satanist, are there any rituals you perform?

Not at the present. For one, I don't have the tools or the space. Also, I just don't feel the need at the moment.

Are there any deities from any pantheon that you would/could equate with Satan?

Certainly. Prometheus and Enki would be the biggest ones. I also see elements of Him in Apollo, Pan, Dionysus and underworld deities.

What's your favorite movie?

The Return of the Living Dead.

 

[ScottySatan]

What do you want, and how are you going to use Satanism to get it?