averageJOE
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Have you read it?
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why would anyone choose to worship satan as a religion ?
- Thread starter markymark
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Have you read it?
godlikemadman
God Among Men
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zenzero
Its only a Label
Friend markymark,
Satan is akin to NIGHT where God is to LIGHT. If you wake at night you wait for dawn or light to arrive likewise night follows days and days follows night.
If one wishes to start with night it is fine as day fall will soon arrive. Those who start with day might forget that their is nightfall after it.
Transcending duality is important in every religion or path or way one feels comftable with.
Love & rgds
It is only a question of approach.
Satan is akin to NIGHT where God is to LIGHT. If you wake at night you wait for dawn or light to arrive likewise night follows days and days follows night.
If one wishes to start with night it is fine as day fall will soon arrive. Those who start with day might forget that their is nightfall after it.
Transcending duality is important in every religion or path or way one feels comftable with.
Love & rgds
nnmartin
Well-Known Member
is that the 200 odd page teenager's book written by Anton le Vey?
pure garbage that is, flicked through it at a bookstore the other day and couldn't bring myself to wasting $10 on it.
most of it just seemed to be copying something else.
pure Sabrina the teenage witch stuff.
nnmartin
Well-Known Member
InformedIgnorance
Do you 'know' or believe?
The biblical god (particularly the OT god) is one downright 'evil' mofo if you believe in evil that is; advocating killing your children, mass murder, racism, sexism and so much more... basically any conceivable 'sin' or immorality (save worshipping another god) was committed by god within the bible
Gjallarhorn
N'yog-Sothep
Uh, no. Pure Nietzsche and Crowley in a blender. No silly black cats, broomsticks, and wands.
nnmartin
Well-Known Member
now who is to say that black cats , broomsticks and wands are silly though?
ok, to be fair to the book , I would have bought it if it were a bit longer.
I noticed that about half of it (ie: the last half) was on rituals etc.. which I'm not so interested in.
however, perhaps on my next visit to the store I will get it.
ok, to be fair to the book , I would have bought it if it were a bit longer.
I noticed that about half of it (ie: the last half) was on rituals etc.. which I'm not so interested in.
however, perhaps on my next visit to the store I will get it.
The_Evelyonian
Old-School Member
Most Satanists don't see Satan as a literal being. Rather, they see Satan as representative of a concept or an idea. Perhaps, rebellion, independence, or wisdom.
As for Theistic Satanists, I doubt they view Satan the same way that you do.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
You obviously have not read the Satanic bible, nor you have done any other research for that matter. That's something you should do before asking silly questions.
The_Evelyonian
Old-School Member
Gjallarhorn
N'yog-Sothep
About as silly as Christians that wear giant crosses around their necks, convulse on the floor babbling, and carry a Bible on them at all times.now who is to say that black cats , broomsticks and wands are silly though?
Draka
Wonder Woman
While our black cat may be a bit silly at times, my broom does come in handy in my kitchen and bathroom.
There are a million questions here... but, they're all easy...
1) Satanists do not worship anything like Christians do, nor do they believe anything in the bible. Most are completely Atheist -- Satan is symbolic, etc. Some believe in Satan as a God, and some don't. Neither worship! Any worshiping puts you in the Christianity line even if it is reverse worship. (You need to believe in the Hebrew God to offend him.) If they believe in Satan generally they have a direct experience of that fact due to the mystical practices they subject themselves to -- it is not belief oriented like a traditional religion and most of the theistic Satanists whom believe in Satan were Atheists at some point. In either case, Satan's name is used because it is the colloquial term that the normal every day person may recognize. Most religions have been named by their enemies -- funny enough... Beyond that we're focused on self-expression, rational thinking, hedonism (humans natural state), and individuality. Sounds like a horrible religion in in either case doesn't it?
2) The bible took a Sumerian God Enki, who was also the Babylonian god EA and decided to make THAT God their enemy with a new title. Makes sense considering the Hebrews were getting their teeth kicked in for hundreds of years by their neighbors. (Hebrews were their neighbors pets for quite some time aka slaves.) The Egyptian God Set seems to be the same guy as well -- all of these existed long before the bible even existed. A lot of demons recognized by Christians and others are simply Gods of other cultures or from way back in history. Technically, Satan existed first...
3) _The Satanic Bible_ is hardly definitive and factually it's about 50% plagiarized from other works. LaVey at least admitted that his magic system was more symbolic and psycho-dramatic than real. (Nietzsche, John Dee, Ayn Rand, Ragnar Redbeard, and others) It delineates most of the Atheist perspective of Satanism, but only half of Satanists are Atheists. There really aren't any books by the "Devil Believing" folks mostly because of the misconceptions of the public and media. Its a much more internal religion and really doesn't need to be public anyway.
Yes, Christianity is quite boring. I mean you can't question your religious authorities and explore the information given to you to see if any of it is correct. And, then there is that sticking point that 'God' and 'Jesus' are mythological creatures. Never mind that you have all these ohh so not fun sins to worry about. And, then there is that awesome afterlife where you wait around until 'Jesus' comes and harvests your soul from your coffin after destroying the world... sounds like fun yes? It would probably be important if any of these clowns actually existed.
Beyond that you can't even do all the sexual positions you like... Gotta stay with that missionary.. Ohh and... you can't have sex UNLESS you are making babies, or use birth control; or be gay.. or.. Do you all just hate everyone or what? 'God's' love seems to be at the end of a whipping crop.