Do you follow your own version of the Church of Satan, or the Joy of Satan ministries? Doing your own inquiries into hell and the abominations of the pit?
What makes you choose satanism over luciferianism? When working with the daemonic feminine current, AZ/Lillith do you also work with the Yoga forms meant to bring out those currents?
When working with satanic currents are you boosting your ego? or attempting to identify with the antinomian current and master yourself, through over coming your own personal demons?
Do you work alone? or with others? Do you work with the sacrifice devoting time/words to the service of your demons? Do you activly seek gain from using the Satanic current?
Are you doing it to rebel against god? Church or your parents?
Do you modify the black mass to suit your particular flavor of tastes? Have you become a reverend in the church of satan or universal life church in order to effectivly work the ceremonies of the judeo-christian faiths and corrupt them into something you deem better?
the Bible paved the way, reading it was enlightening and amusing. I have not paid to get a membership card because I do not want to. It would be against my religion to get a card for that reason.
that satanic bible is an excellent read. (funny at the very least.)
the book is good but not the hole truth for all to live on. you must live for what you thing is right
Well as long as you enjoy who you are and do what you feel you need all is good
mind you if you think this has anything to do with the devil ... shame on you
i didnt choose this path but read a few books on it interesting but not for me
i think most of these threads you have opened would of made better polls.,,,
please watch the spamming of the forum *smile*
While I think there are quite a few questions contained in the original post, the thread is valid, relevant and topical to this forum. I am re-opening the thread.
I chose this path because it is for me..I am a member of the Church ov Aperion and it is right for me..The Magister is also my Mentor..I still have some faith but darkness is inside me and i did not choose it for rebellion, i chose it cause it is the right path for me..Doesnt mean we do the evil horrible things that most ppl portray Satanists to be..Just a way of life some choose to follow
Thank you for your answer. I would be interested in knowing more about the temple you are apart of.
agrees with Cat on that part..and if You was talking to me i think the link is on my page..Not everyone will agree on our beliefs but that is our choice for different reasons..
I have always wanted to read the satanist bible for some unknown reason.
I just don't know where to get one at so I can read one.
You should be able to pick up a copy from your local barnes and nobel, even if you have to special order it under a fake name. Its a good book.
That CoA is an interesting looking group.
What keywords would I use to find it?
I live closer to a Borders Books and Music. Do you think they would carry it?
Also... I would have no problem ordering the Satanist Bible under my real name.
I figure, why hide who I am?
I could give a donkey's butt what people think of me.
Satanism has as much to do with the Devil as the Church has to Christ... it is simply a self interested effort to give structure and generate profit to a select few... is Satan so weak that he needs a bald headed twit with an Emperor Ming the Merciless fixation to communicate through? Nonsense...
That is an interesting perspective, have any materials to back that up Uzziel?
Catalunah, that is about the 20th time I have heard reference to such things in my life. Each one a more horrifying copy to behold. One was a friend of mine his grandmother gave it to his wife before they got married, his wife and her friend burried the thing, and her friend dug it up and kept it.....so its floating around somewhere. Another woman is reputed to have one in california. I met an interesting fellow on a bus to louisiana, claims his is from the salem witch trials era, bound in flesh, written in blood. It would be lovely to see such a treasure.
Yea, Elizebeth was the name he gave me. Lives in florida currently.
he merely mentioned her in passing. We however did have some fun well making use of gifts we could give eachother, he walked off with my copy of the LIber ihvh....but the interesting thing is that we managed to get a viable copy of a couple of the spells out of the thing from what he remembered. Those no one gets, but the really unique things about it was the systems that were used, at least according to his memory, but then if he was lying i would have found out. ;p anyrate, if it was interesting, mentioned more about himself as being an incarnate demon, since his flesh was still born, his animating spirit was that of a demon, where as his mortal mind conflicted with the spirit. It was quite interesting....the whole experiece, though I seem to always be one degree of separation or two from those bloody books, and its so agrivating.
Yes. But then my dear the question begs to be asked. Does one then cast the spells they gain from the book, then hope the book leads them to more bits of information?
Then what happens in my particular case of being able to write word for word the spells in that book without having to see it? When people who have seen it can say, thats in there, thats in there, thats in there, same words, form, functions....
i find that there are many aspects and beliefs of satanism and it's practitioners.. of course there is the aspect of satanist that the catholics/christians made which brings out fear to those that don't understand the religion and its belief system,then there is the magick aspect of satanism where the sould idea is much like being of a witch but with the more advanced darker side of magick suh as callings/opening up of the gates as well as other sorts of practices.
i fall into the last catagory which is i believe i am my own god and if i want soemthing done then i will make sure that i am the one wh gets it done i am a follower of the ways of anton lavey and aliester crowly i may not be a strict believer in such but i practice in such a mannerthat i am comfortable with spiritually as well as physically.
i feel that you cannot have satanism without it's aposing religions such as christianity and catholicisms..there always has to be a counter balance. i find that more people now days choose such a life and religion only to be cool and in that sense they are not being honest with themselves. point given i am merely saying there is not a wrong or write way but only of a personal preference.
"give me a cup half empty and i'll show you a cup half full"
i,m a wiccan.but i,m interested in the studies of satanism.where can i get a copy of the bible.u.k is useless for this type of thing
are you all talking about the Satanic Bible? my Master sent me a copy, isnt sure which one but i enjoyed reading it and kinda felt stupid afterwards to see how things that we were taught to be good is in fact evil..To see how we were raised on beliefs that were false and still raising our kids on that belief..i am not saying it isnt true or at least a part but what i am saying is..it is our choice on how to be and who to follow now, if we choose too..
Not meaning we have to cram our beliefs down our kids throat or anyone else's..To sit back and watch some of these Men Of God commit not one but several of the seven deadly sins and they get a pat on the back..But let us and we are called devil worshippers and sinners..That is what makes me the maddest but to each their own..i am me, kind, loving and caring no matter what my beliefs are..i am more happier now than ever..
some satanists will do rituals, their altar is a naked woman. how awesome is that. sure beats the heck out of some of the crazy sacrificial altars in the bible (I.E. Leviticus Chapter 4). lots of blood, guts and smells. i wont get into specifics, very graphic stuff.
Understands that and as for my Church, He doesnt advertise either..But allows me to advertise if i chose to and i do..I was surprised at the things i have learned from reading and Master, which has opened my eyes to alot more..
My altar is kinda bare at the moment but since i am learning it is okay for now..I respect all Religions and doesnt try to cram nothing down anyone's throat..This is the way i chose to live my life now..
Depends on what form you are speaking of, there's two kinds of Satanism, and then there's the Luciferism which I think is bogus, but by the followers of Anton LeVay they actually have a church and is discrete about who joins. As to the reasons, ya must study into it to understand.
Isnt sure exactly what He follows..That is a good question..I do know He follows some of Anton Lavey but not all..I am learning so i need all the help i can get..
I work alone and practice for personal power. I chose the Laveyn path because it is closer to the real truth as I see it!
But make no mistake, just because I'm alone does'nt mean I don't follow the rules and set standards. I am just as much a satanist as any member of the CoS.
I prefer the secrecy for me and my wife, even though a few select family may be privy to our endevors, it is never for shock value or anger at God, besides, I'm God and being angery at ones self is stupid.
And i agree with You on that..For that is the way i see it..I was shocked in a way when Master told me and gave me my first copy of the SB..But the words are true and You can see it in daily life..This is my belief and way i chose to live
As for satanism by Levi, and whats its conceptually known as now thats not what pulls my interests these days.
Its Luciferianism, rather, working directly in the old Avestian tongue with Ahriman, Tiamat, the Nasu Druj, the 8 offspring of Ahriman, Sammael, and a few other antinomian currents. Which does yeild some interesting results.
Isnt sure what that is as i said i am learning..But this really is an interest of mine now..i am hungry for knowledge about this..The whole satanic rituals of a satanic witch as well as learning all i can about satanism..
I dont believe in any religion (in my next statment I do not intend to offend anyone I feel everyone can do as they please but I need to ask this)
most of the satanists I have come across have tried to convert me...But the fact is a satanist church insicure they feel a need to try to convert others?
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the Satanists I have come across. Some say they did it because they wanted to get away from religion but arnt they just going into another one?
That tends to happen with anyone, trying tell you about their path, to see if you would be interested, its a sad way to try and make friends, or get peons.
I agree with You , it happened to me but i caught His game early on but in doing that led me to my Beautiful Master and Mentor Shane and my wonderful new Family..He did not approach me but as a new friend, i am the one that approached Him as such..He has taught me much and i am thankful for that..With Him i lucked out and in His words those who claim and brag is just fakes trying to get closer to you..
Those who seek in ernest, will seek of you, they will come to you, if they are right for it. You don't need to go off and recruit, it doesn't accomplish anything.
I agree with that..Shane was that way and when We found each Other, was the best thing for Us both..He gets what He wants and more and i get what i want and more..All rolled into one..And i did luck out the night He summoned me to Him without saying a word..He knew what i was searching for and without a word..i became His..
I am LaVeyan Satanist and do follow his writings as set out in the 4 books of The Satanic Bible.
I DO NOT follow 'Satan' as the traditional anthropromorphic figure as depicted by the orthodox religions, but more as a way of self-improvement emotionally and mentally.
Choosing the 'left hand path' was a very conscious decision and not one I took lightly.
and i agree with you wild..i dont take it lightly either..And it isnt one i made lightly either..i thought long and hard about this decision and it is the right one for me
If it's right do it. But I do not agree with trying to force anyone to join if they dont want to. thats for any religion. as I debated to my religious education teacher in school.
Angel4Blood
you are right there
I for one, dont force my beleifs on anyone
As I, at school, we had "catholicism" rammed down our throats and it was a tad annoying to say the least
My late father, he was alsoa satanist and darn proud of it
And i also dont try to cram my beliefs down anyone's throat either...Just as Shane didnt force me nor even tries..It is something that is inside one, no-one can change that
I was raised Baptist, not strict but enough to deem Xtians, higher beings..When in fact they are worse than i am..I do not hide what i do nor do i try and cram it down anyones throat..If they ask me a question then i would tell what i know and what it means to me..This way has helped me become a better person inside as well as outside..More or less how wild feels about why she chose the LHP
Following Satanism is not for me, but I'd like to read the Satanist's Bible.
Having trouble believing in god let alone a devil lol
Mind you from what I gather is do what you feel you must in life is the Satanism message.
Just hope your not a pervert coz then we have a problem .
I was born to follow a religion, but I really don't follow it.
Hey flower … you don’t know how true that comment is
Some people have a DNA gene VMAT2 google it.
It make you believe there is something out there ….. I don’t have it … yet I believe love is out there … I just wonder if it’s wearing jeans lol
Cat, I agree with you.
I have friends that are Satanists. I respect them for their beliefs, and they respect me for mine. They never tried once to get me to join Satanism.
Wow. Cat, I am like your son.
I am a Christian, and I have a few beliefs that go against the Bible.
I love VR, because I am accepted for who I am, reguardless of my beliefs.
I know someone who used to be a hardcore, scary Satanist but he got over it. He is now the kindest person I know.
i believe that no matter what ones religion is one should be firm in their beliefs and practicies and not try to hide them jsut because they are not the main type of religion..i can recall when i first joined up and would make satanist forums they would be closed right fast it is nice to see that now we as satanist can share our own personal thoughts with one another without having to be worried about being cencored.
and i like that fact myself..tis one way of learning for me..to see how other Satanists feel and Their opinion on things..Tis a fine way of learning also..I have seen the error of my ways and now i am set free..
Angel4Blood has hit the nail squarely on the head in my view... satan is not the devil... satan means accuser... he is the angel appointed by god as the District Attorney to prosecute souls for their lapses and record their sins... he is as welcome in heaven as Michael... so those that claim to be satanists are way off to start with... the Evil One is one of the other gods... not the Demiurge or Creator but the fan of man god who released man from the bondage of the garden... (by the way belief and thought is not a search title or web link, for Enki's sake think for yourselves dammit!!!) his message is to be free, to think freely and to be true to all that you are created to be... the faults of man are the faults of the creator... which logic led in my case to my persuading a jesuit priest that if correct then it must follow that if Hitler truly believed that what he was doing was absolutely right then he cannot be said to have sinned... personally, I believe he did believe what he was doing was wrong and so he is damned eternally...
I follow the Satanic Bible. I don't really belive in your demons and whatnot sounds kind of trivial to me. I am the only god; why would I need help from anything or anyone else?
If that is your belief then you must be strong in your convictions. So then if you need nothing else, do you not need your family, resources to sustain your flesh? Or can you indeed stop eating and never feel the pain of hunger, can you stop taking of drink in any fashion and survive with no thirst? If you can then a god indeed, if not, but another human like the rest of us.
What good is being alone when there is so much to be offered within the interactions of others?
Self love and self believe foster confidence... they do not require hermit isolation....
To me He can believe how He wants and We can believe how We wants..You know ppl has different thoughts on any religion, and why should Satanism be any different..I know what and how I believe and will follow my Master's Teachings..Doesnt care what anyone thinks..I have seen how things are and i believe it..To each their own
Is the flight from one orthodox faith for another a choice of freedom over captivity or a choice of prison? The Evil One refused to serve anyone else but his own will... then... ?????
But that isnt true either..Satanists can be good, least the REAL ONES I KNOW..So it doesnt matter who or how they serve it all comes out the same..We get what we want and doesnt hide that fact..i imagine there are plenty who does that but deny that..WE DONT DENY IT..
I'm a Satanist and proud to be one.
It wasn't something i jumped into lightly, and did try other religions before settling on the left-hand path. When I became a Satanist it felt like the final piece of the puzzle had been fitted and it felt right and natural.
I am a LaVeyan Satanist and follow his teachings. If you read the Satanic Bible carefully you can see where Anton was coming from and how full of hypocrisy orthodox religions truly are.
And i agree with GothicDemon..It isnt something one takes lightly..Alot of thinking and going against what one was taught but then reading the SB and talking to Others changed my mind..It is all in front of us everywhere's..Why hide it?
Nobody 'forced' or made me choose my path either. It was a conscious decision.
I have no regrets either, even tho some people look at me as if I was the anti-christ himself. But that comes from ignorance and pre-conceived ideas.
So you have chosen one orthodoxy over another? One Pope over another? My point was that if the Other One (as opposed perhaps to evil one) would not serve (his most admirable trait) then why should those who follow him?
my point is..i follow The Church ov Aperion and this isnt like "normal" satanists as we were taught to believe..to me there is the real Satanists and then the Wannabe Satanists who are in for whatever..perhaps the evil kind ppl refer to all as..
i think it is also..but why call us evil just cause we are different? thats my point also
I found LaVey's Satanic bible to be disappointing for the same reasons that I found Bellanger's Codex disappointing...
Rather than being a genuine new path or great insight into an authors spiritual journey (and perhaps path for others to follow), they both seemed like rejected semi-professional authors who found that they could sell more books and make more of a name for themselves by catering to a specific niche group that takes on a cult like acceptance of the author because they speak to a part of everyone that wants to be special.
LaVey in particular spent more of his book reacting to Christianity than speaking to his purpose or path. It was a 'sour grapes' childlike reaction to moral proslytization and while I (like him) disagree with anyone thinking they have the moral highground over someone else, I didn't think that this was the right way to react to it.
I'm not familiar with any known luciferian books but I'd be interested in reading them.
go to www.churchofsatan.com. then click on "theory and practice.scroll down to satanic info pak 2.0. that explains me.
i didnt care for CoS even though Master said it was an okay site
i agree with Cat...Shouldnt matter as long as one knows in their hearts what others say but this time it does..
Thank You Cat...I am plotting revenge for i have been told if i knew for sure i was in the right, i could get my revenge and not feel remorse, well that time has come and i pity the Turd who wronged me..So does that make me an evil person now?I am a Satanist and proud of it
I call myself Satanist for lack of a true stereotype. I believe there is no greater power than self, and you would be a fool to waste your personal energy feeding some god or another. Luciferianism is simply enlightenment which I also agree with in my view of that which lucifer stands for. My concepts are my own. My philosophy is my own. I have created mine own universe and it is that which is better than gods universe of pain and happiness and George Bush. I am Pride and this is what I do. I create to take the place of god, because only I am God and there Is no other god than I.
Very well said..And Your words are true..why hide the fact of what we believe and how we do it..it is always about personal gain so be it
*grins* Geezo..how many questions are we supposed to answer.
everyone has their own beliefs, no one religion is right,they are all right....
i live to become that which i am destinded to be and that is god...enlightenment of all things...333
I am me now..For the second time in my life i know who and what i am..A Satanist Vampire..I am happy in knowing where I belong
I follow what best suits me in the whole scheme of things what feels right is what comes to me and that is where my beliefe stands and evolves from~
very well said my Lord..but no-one has to answer any questions..It is different opinions and beliefs..Some well most think Satanist are evil..Well news flash..WE ARENT
thanx sevenn for the reopening of this thread, it was an interesting read, though I have no comment on this issue...333
I've just now started reading into it and like Wiccan it seems to make alot of sense. Those are really the only two religions I've came across that I would actually get involved with...
i enjoy this thread and all the different opinions...will check out joyofsatan..thank You
that site looks awesome, has it bookmarked and will check it out better soon