so im assuming most of you have the idea of satanists being devil worshiping evil doers who perform sacrifices and creepy rituals and such.
but im here to tell you that you're wrong!
now there are many types of satanism and lemme tell you, there are many nontheistic forms of satanism that do not worship the devil! theistic satanism and luciferism are the ones when it comes to that.
i'm also going to assume most satanists you meet are lavey satanists (which is what i've seen as the more popular form of satanism)
some people say that lavey satanism was a joke over religion written by anton laveyan, but even if it is, it's still a really interesting set of rules and beliefs that many people (including myself) agree with!
now i'm not trying to tell you guys to convert or anything, this is simply to educate and dispel of the negative ideas of satanists.
under the spoiler, i will talk about the beliefs and such in case you guys want to read
lavey satanism doesn't worship any deity except for one's self but i believe some people still believe in a deity AND practice satanism! lavey satanism is very much about individuality and finding one's self and making you happy. individuals must find their own meaning and discover ones self and have their own ambitions and diversity is expected among satanists.
there are nine satanic statements
The Nine Satanic Statements
Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence.
Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams.
Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self-deceit.
Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it, instead of love wasted on ingrates.
Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek.
Satan represents man as just another animal (sometimes better, more often worse than those that walk on all fours), who, because of his “divine spiritual and intellectual development,” has become the most vicious animal of all.
Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification.
Satan has been the best friend the Church has ever had, as He has kept it in business all these years.
as you can see, its very different from christianity in many aspects! while christianity encourages kindness to all (which is a really good ideal, ngl), satanism acknowledges that some people can not be kind to everyone! especially those who do not deserve it. as well satanists have the belief of eye for an eye and etc.
there are rules in satanism as well and they are as follows
Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them.
When in another’s home, show them respect or else do not go there.
If a guest in your home annoys you, treat them cruelly and without mercy.
Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
Do not take that which does not belong to you, unless it is a burden to the other person and they cry out to be relieved.
Acknowledge the power of magic if you have employed it successfully to obtain your desires. If you deny the power of magic after having called upon it with success, you will lose all you have obtained.
Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
Do not harm young children, for they are the future.
Do not kill non-human animals unless you are attacked.
When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them.
what i really like about these rules is number 5. it discourages from unwanted sexual advances (which would lead to rape). as well some of these rules are kind of a common decency thing (with exception of number 4 and the last part of 5)
and finally! there are satanic sins. these are slightly long so i'll put these under a spoiler too
The Nine Satanic Sins
Stupidity — The top of the list for Satanic Sins, the Cardinal Sin. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. One must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
Pretentiousness—Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyone’s made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.
Solipsism—Can be very dangerous. Projecting your reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, one must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.” It’s work for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
Self-deceit—It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!
Herd Conformity—That’s obvious - it’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
Lack of Perspective—Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraints—know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies—Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
Counterproductive Pride—That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: if it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.
Lack of Aesthetics—This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. It’s not what’s supposed to be pleasing—it’s what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied
these are pretty self explanatory imo and if you havent noticed, they bring up Magic as well.
there is Greater Magic and Lesser Magic. lesser magic is more of a manipulation thing, having to do with sex, sentiment and wonder.
greater magic involves 'rituals' (no you do not sacrifice anything) and has to do with lust, compassion and destruction. its suppose to focus one's energy for a specific purpose. i actually do not know much about the practices of magic because theyre not necessary to be a satanist!
and with all that said and done, satanism is not really a religion or faith but more like a set of beliefs many people agree with. and many do not! after all it is said satanists are not made, but born!
so im assuming most of you have the idea of satanists being devil worshiping evil doers who perform sacrifices and creepy rituals and such.
but im here to tell you that you're wrong!
now there are many types of satanism and lemme tell you, there are many nontheistic forms of satanism that do not worship the devil! theistic satanism and luciferism are the ones when it comes to that.
i'm also going to assume most satanists you meet are lavey satanists (which is what i've seen as the more popular form of satanism)
some people say that lavey satanism was a joke over religion written by anton laveyan, but even if it is, it's still a really interesting set of rules and beliefs that many people (including myself) agree with!
now i'm not trying to tell you guys to convert or anything, this is simply to educate and dispel of the negative ideas of satanists.
under the spoiler, i will talk about the beliefs and such in case you guys want to read
lavey satanism doesn't worship any deity except for one's self but i believe some people still believe in a deity AND practice satanism! lavey satanism is very much about individuality and finding one's self and making you happy. individuals must find their own meaning and discover ones self and have their own ambitions and diversity is expected among satanists.
there are nine satanic statements
as you can see, its very different from christianity in many aspects! while christianity encourages kindness to all (which is a really good ideal, ngl), satanism acknowledges that some people can not be kind to everyone! especially those who do not deserve it. as well satanists have the belief of eye for an eye and etc.
there are rules in satanism as well and they are as follows
these are pretty self explanatory imo and if you havent noticed, they bring up Magic as well.
there is Greater Magic and Lesser Magic. lesser magic is more of a manipulation thing, having to do with sex, sentiment and wonder.
greater magic involves 'rituals' (no you do not sacrifice anything) and has to do with lust, compassion and destruction. its suppose to focus one's energy for a specific purpose. i actually do not know much about the practices of magic because theyre not necessary to be a satanist!
and with all that said and done, satanism is not really a religion or faith but more like a set of beliefs many people agree with. and many do not! after all it is said satanists are not made, but born!
Edited by Koko