Atheists View On Satanism?

[MrVirtualCoder]

I'm wondering as to what you Atheists think about Satanism.
Seeing that Satanism is closer to the evolutionary-theoretical view on human lives, such as that we are "animals" - as an oppose to other Theistic beliefs(Abrahamic religions, etc).

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I think being a teenager is a fun time.

 

[MrVirtualCoder]

I think being a teenager is a fun time.

I can't quite see how that, in any way, is related to the subject.
Care to elaborate? Perhaps you've got something intelligent to share.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I can't quite see how that, in any way, is related to the subject.

Yes, I can see that. By the way, if you're not an atheist, you're not allowed to post in this directory.

EDIT: Wrong thread.

 

[MrVirtualCoder]

Yes, I can see that. By the way, if you're not an atheist, you're not allowed to post in this directory.

I'm not a member of any Theistic religions. Doesn't that make me an Atheist?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I can't quite see how that, in any way, is related to the subject.

Look closer.

 

[MrVirtualCoder]

Look closer.

My glasses might be a bit dirty, but I'm sensing nothing, and seeing even less.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

My glasses might be a bit dirty, but I'm sensing nothing, and seeing even less.

Cool.

 

[gnomon]

I'm wondering as to what you Atheists think about Satanism.
Seeing that Satanism is closer to the evolutionary-theoretical view on human lives, such as that we are "animals" - as an oppose to other Theistic beliefs(Abrahamic religions, etc).

I find it uninteresting.

 

[The Sum of Awe]

Satanism, philosophically, I can say works.

 

[McBell]

I'm wondering as to what you Atheists think about Satanism.
Seeing that Satanism is closer to the evolutionary-theoretical view on human lives, such as that we are "animals" - as an oppose to other Theistic beliefs(Abrahamic religions, etc).

You will needs be more specific as to which version of Satanism you are asking about.

 

[cablescavenger]

Just another religion.

 

[NietzschesHammer]

I just don't see the point in ridding oneself of one load of dogma, and then replacing it with another. I'm aware that LaVeyanism is essentially atheistic, but I don't want to give my mind away to any atheistic religion any more than I would to a theistic one.

 

[The Sum of Awe]

I just don't see the point in ridding oneself of one load of dogma, and then replacing it with another. I'm aware that LaVeyanism is essentially atheistic, but I don't want to give my mind away to any atheistic religion any more than I would to a theistic one.

It's moreover a philosophy than a religion. Most people practice it as one, the Satanic Churches are very hard to fine.

 

[HiddenDjinn]

It's moreover a philosophy than a religion. Most people practice it as one, the Satanic Churches are very hard to fine.

Particulary, under the LaVeyan organization, the Grotto system has been abolished. Oh, and the word is find.

 

[The Sum of Awe]

Particulary, under the LaVeyan organization, the Grotto system has been abolished. Oh, and the word is find.

Not all members go to the GrottoOnline. Thanks for finding that spelling error, just very tired.

 

[lunakilo]

I'm wondering as to what you Atheists think about Satanism.
Seeing that Satanism is closer to the evolutionary-theoretical view on human lives, such as that we are "animals" - as an oppose to other Theistic beliefs(Abrahamic religions, etc).

I am a bit confused as to what satanism is.

I tried reading some articles on it, but it doesn't seem to be a simple matter to write down so I kind of gave up on it.

Mostely I wonder why anyone would choose to use the word satan in their religion. Satan is usually taken to mean 'bad' for most people, so I wonder if people don't use the word because they like to provoke an emotional response from other people.

I mean why worship the big bad?
And if it is not worshiping the big bad, why call it satanism?

 

[Qymaen]

I am a bit confused as to what satanism is.

I tried reading some articles on it, but it doesn't seem to be a simple matter to write down so I kind of gave up on it.

I am in search of answers as well, but I do have some understanding of Satanism. At least I hope so.

Mostely I wonder why anyone would choose to use the word satan in their religion. Satan is usually taken to mean 'bad' for most people, so I wonder if people don't use the word because they like to provoke an emotional response from other people.

I mean why worship the big bad?
And if it is not worshiping the big bad, why call it satanism?

I think that's just it. Worshiping Satan is a way of resisting mainstream religious society. To me, worshiping the Devil is just like worshiping God. Satanists just worship someone different.

Of course different people have different reasons to worship Satan.

 

[Qymaen]

I'm wondering as to what you Atheists think about Satanism.
Seeing that Satanism is closer to the evolutionary-theoretical view on human lives, such as that we are "animals" - as an oppose to other Theistic beliefs(Abrahamic religions, etc).

I find Satanism a little disconcerting. However that's mostly because of my vague, non-detailed, understanding of Satanists.

Probably just the leftover religion within my system.

 

[Fraleyight]

I know very little about this, but from what I understand satanism is mostly about worshiping yourself and fulfilling your personal needs. It sounds like it could work to live a happy life but something about living your life that way just doesn't sit right with me.