Originally posted by leunammi"The same root"? "To involve yourself, dabble, etc.with satanism means to follow a liar and to self-deceive oneself, for power that you will never have"? Oh dear. You were so preoccupied with composing your little missive about machine guns, beehives and people not breathing, you have apparently got the wrong end of the stick. Anton LaVey's book - from which the OP drew - has nothing to do with "Satan" or "Satanism" or "dabbling" in anything or "following a liar", despite the book's cock-the-snook title. You and MarshallPrice have been chumped by a decades old publicity stunt.
If I believed that you did care or were interested in what people actually believe instead of the way you behave [hidden]in a troll like manner[/hidden], I may be inclined to respond to your questions a third time with the same answer. Sorry just being honest, its from what I observe.
I will say this, the key word is 'root'.
01 Mar 17
Originally posted by MarshallPriceIs there a non-religious philosophy or set of life rules like satanism but without the supernatural BS? The only thing I saw buggy about Satanism was the bit about using magic and such.
Satan is a character in a book. But Satan is, to some people, something totally different. Since I made this thread about Satanism, I'll use Theistic Satanism as an example. The interpretations of Satan in various branches range from a literal personified being that doesn't even most of the time resemble the Christian Devil to an abstract force in the ...[text shortened]... hink a thread on religion belongs in the spirituality forum, then I don't know what to tell you.
01 Mar 17
Originally posted by FMFOh dear. 🙄
"The same root"? "To involve yourself, dabble, etc.with satanism means to follow a liar and to self-deceive oneself, for power that you will never have"? Oh dear. You were so preoccupied with composing your little missive about machine guns, beehives and people not breathing, you have apparently got the wrong end of the stick. Anton LaVey's book - from which the ...[text shortened]... cock-the-snook title. You and MarshallPrice have been chumped by a decades old publicity stunt.
01 Mar 17
Originally posted by divegeesterNo and No.
Does you keeping it "at your computer desk" signify a special place it occupies in your life and your need to refer to it on an hour by hour basis, or just that you spend too much time at your computer desk?
I also have volumes on henge monuments, Egyptian Book of the Dead, Dead Sea Scrolls, mythology and Shakmaty Bulletin 1961 (the entire year). 😉
Originally posted by MarshallPriceCan you turn FMF into a toad?
Here are The Nine Satanic Statements, what Satan means to LaVeyan Satanists.
1. Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence.
2.Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams.
3.Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self-deceit.
4. Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it, instead of lo ...[text shortened]... has been the best friend the Church has ever had, as he has kept it in business all these years
Also, is there any distinction between a Satanist and a Progressive?
02 Mar 17
Originally posted by MarshallPriceOf the 11 Satanic rules, i had to laugh at #'s 4 and 11 - destroy them LOL
I'm not a Satanist, but a close friend of mine is. We were talking about religion today and he gave me a copy of LaVey's Satanic Bible. I've been thumbing through it and found some of the core messages rather interesting. Below will be The Eleven Satanic Rules of The Earth and The Nine Satanic Sins copied from The Church of Satan's official website.
...[text shortened]... ought I might as well put some information out there for the people who may find it interesting.
02 Mar 17
Originally posted by MarshallPriceI've worked a number of years working with those involved with or wanting to leave Occult practices. I have to believe, after reading this, that the groups i deal with follow a much darker pattern. Worshiping the Devil, as a being, and seeking power from him. Much of the practices i've fought against has to do with children.
According to The Satanic Bible, these are the rules you must live by and sins you must avoid in order to be a LaVeyan Satanist. There are other branches and denominations of Atheistic Satanism, but this was arguably the first one, as it was formed in 1966. It uses Satan as a symbol of rebellion and individualism as opposed to strict worship of the Chri ...[text shortened]... vil.
To answer your question, not exclusively, but it is an aspect of the Satanic philosophy.
02 Mar 17
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Originally posted by caissad4I find the "study" of infamous characters at times more revealing than the "saintly" types.
No and No.
I also have volumes on henge monuments, Egyptian Book of the Dead, Dead Sea Scrolls, mythology and Shakmaty Bulletin 1961 (the entire year). 😉
Human nature pervades all, well ....humans
Example': the movie "Chopper" is one of my fave movies ever and it deals with an arguable racist,sexist and violent character
02 Mar 17
Originally posted by PudgenikThere is a huge difference between groups and individuals that follow or are influenced "Satan"
I've worked a number of years working with those involved with or wanting to leave Occult practices. I have to believe, after reading this, that the groups i deal with follow a much darker pattern. Worshiping the Devil, as a being, and seeking power from him. Much of the practices i've fought against has to do with children.
This is the same for much organized religion.