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Post by thaliesin on May 12, 2007 0:51:18 GMT 1
To be honest I think levay just hyped it up to make him famous/notorious, it's just a mockery of christianity. To each his own but I don't think it's going to help people grow or feel better about themselves. Just my opinion.
Also just wanted to add, I've read little & saw one documentary on satanists so I'm no expert so don't beat me over the head bc of my opinion ;D I'm not judging satanism, It's just not for me
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Post by sobek on May 12, 2007 2:11:57 GMT 1
lol oppinions are excellent, i dont agree with yours, i think satanism has alot to offer certain people. but like you said, its not for you. and its not for many others
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Post by watershield on May 12, 2007 16:32:22 GMT 1
I agree to some extent.
Many paths have been hyped up of personal reasons by the people doing it.
Satanism is a valid path that meets the needs of those who walk it. It's not for me to judge it or those who choose it.
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Post by kelticsorcerer on May 23, 2007 0:41:02 GMT 1
i totally love satanism
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Post by Desladon on Jun 7, 2007 3:09:46 GMT 1
C'mon stop being so non-confrontational, satanism is such a look at me look at me middle child syndrome religion, those practicing it are simply crying out for attention.
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Post by sobek on Jun 7, 2007 13:02:23 GMT 1
that's total bull. you might as well go ahead and say all teens who practice witch-craft are playing the "im an attention seeking rebel" game. you could even widen the scope and say everyone who doesnt conform to things that are some what conformative are just idiots who dont know what they are going on about and you could even decide to say all athiests dont believe in divinity because they are scared of things higher than humanity...
we can say all we want, and we can judge all we want, but that doesnt take away the validity of any body and the paths they choose to walk.
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Post by Jen on Jun 8, 2007 7:02:02 GMT 1
Satanism is a belief system where the satanist views themselves as the god of their universe.
Nothing wrong with that at all. They take responsibility for their own actions and consequences. It is a very egotistical beleif system which does work for a lot of people.
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Post by Goth on Jun 17, 2007 14:33:13 GMT 1
C'mon stop being so non-confrontational, satanism is such a look at me look at me middle child syndrome religion, those practicing it are simply crying out for attention.  *Is trying to make up her mind if Des is just being sacarstic or not* |
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Post by PaganOne on Jun 17, 2007 16:38:39 GMT 1
8. Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification! Author Taylor Caldwell in Bright Flows the River said . . . "Sin is the mother of wisdom. The expulsion of Adam & Eve from the Garden of Eden was their expulsion from bondage, the bondage of a sweet but meaningless dream, the bondage of non-thought. . . . Freedom is the very breath of existence. Without the "sin" of freedom, there would be no philosophers, no art, no science, no cities, no marketplaces, no gaiety , no joyfulness, no naughtiness, no explorations, no music, no excitements, no sudden songs in the morning, no laughter at midnight, no spicy dishes, no wine, and, of course, no wars and no books. Perhaps sin in its deepest meanings is truth." I've always like that. I tend to hold to quite a number of Satanist views. |
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Post by Goth on Jun 18, 2007 9:48:21 GMT 1
I like that quote too.
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Post by Pythagorean on Aug 17, 2007 0:17:39 GMT 1
Satanism is for nihilists who are pissed off at their catholic parents.
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Post by watershield on Aug 17, 2007 0:54:12 GMT 1
That's your point of view, which may or may not be shared by the majority.
Many years ago, I looked at Satanism as a path but did not foolow it as it felt somewhat restrictive. (musch like wicca for that matter) My father was not religios in any way and my mother was more in tune with Buddhist teachings than anything.
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Post by samb on Jun 5, 2008 10:54:14 GMT 1
I don't have a problem with Satanism, but have a problem with the people who use it as an excuse to cause trouble "I trashed a Christian church, but it's ok, I am a Satanist"
People can make any religion look bad but the media have made it look alot worse than it is, only because it's the opposite of one of the largest religions going.
People give a bad name to Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, Buddhism and so on only because of the way they practise it.
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Post by Shadow_Kitten on Jul 6, 2008 6:52:52 GMT 1
I only know about LaVeyan Satanism, I don't know anything about other traditions.
I don't have any major problems with Satanism - I don't agree with it but I have no problem with others who do. Each to their own, whatever makes you happy and whatnot.
I was actually just reading about Satanism in a library book last Thursday, so this thread has come up at a good time! The book was about the world's cults. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I'm inclined to agree with this statement (which I found in the book):
I agreed with this after reading Anton LaVey's 9 Satanic Statements - particularly these 4:
1. Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence!
4. Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates!
5. Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek!
8. Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification!
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Post by Jen on Jul 6, 2008 11:59:40 GMT 1
Please correct me if I'm wrong but I'm inclined to agree with this statement (which I found in the book): I agree with that completely. I've read bits and bobs about satanism and I forget which tradition is which and all that, but one form of satanism sees each individual person as god of their own world and life. They are responsible for their actions and the consequences of their actions. They live their life selfishly because at the end of the day they only have themselves that they can rely on 100%. They put their faith in themselves and they are master of their life. This is probably the very few aspects of satanism that I can understand. Where is the harm in putting yourself and your own needs above those of others? Fundamentally, if you don't look after yourself then you'll be in no good state to take care of others who do depend on you. Again I've probably WAY over simplified things, but I've learnt a lot of the time that things are simple. |
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