Fogman wrote:
Oh also, here's some more on that 'Satanic' bit:
The Nine Satanic Statements
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 love wasted on ingrates!
5. Satan represents vengeance, instead of turning the other cheek!
6. Satan represents responsibility to the responsible, instead of concern for psychic vampires!
7. 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!
8. Satan represents all the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification!
9. Satan has been the best friend of the church as he has kept it in business all of these years!
The Nine Satanic Sins
1) Stupidity -- The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. 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. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
2) 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.
3) Solipsism -- Solipsism can be very dangerous for Satanists. Projecting your reactions, responses, and sensibilities onto someone else who is probably far less attuned that 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 Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of "Do unto others as they do
onto 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 viewpoint) we are from that point.
4) Self-Deciet -- It's in the Nine Satanic Statement but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. 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 is when it is fun, and with awareness. But then, it's not self-deciet!
5) Herd Conformity -- That's obvious from a Satanic stance. 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 many.
6) Lack of Perspective -- Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. 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, everyday. 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 the things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. So not be swayed herd constraints--know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
7) Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies -- Be aware that this one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something as "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.
8 ) Counterproductive Pride -- The first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bath water. 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
9) Lack of Aesthetics -- This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. It is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off it most of the tome so it is discouraged in a consumer society, but is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for magical effectiveness. It's not what's supposed to be pleasing--it's what is. Aesthetics is a highly personal thing, reflective of one's own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.
The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth
1. Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.
2. Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them.
3. When in another's lair, show him respect or else do not go there.
4. If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.
5. Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
6. Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved.
7. 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.
8. Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
9. Do not harm little children.
10. Do not kill non-human animals unless you are attacked or for your food.
11. When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.
The above releases were written by Anton LaVey for his Church of Satan.
Seems to be rather straightforwards to me. If they are truly 'Satanic' as you put it, then you were probably doing something to bring it upon yourself. --Either improve yourself or stop crying about your treatment.
Yes, the Church of Satan as created by Anton LaVey is one strain that people refer to as Satanism.
LeVey. From what I have seen and read, isn't a particularly impressive human being. Some of his other books also include books on pseudo black magic rituals etc.
I have met other people who are into him before. The ones I have met are usually ugly pseudo intellectuals with an attraction to the theatrical and who perhaps include people who are extremely emotionally immature who spend most their time living in a rich inner world full of fantasy and ultimate self deceit which is ironic if you read the LaVey rules and statements as listed above.
A religion designed by its very nature to deceive would proclaim to not deceive and to not do anything disgusting or vile. I also note that LaVey have followed the classic ignorant satanic numerology by designing his pseudo religion and system of magick as having 9 statements, 9 sins and 11 rules.
9 and 11 both well used by satanists and considered to have power, especially when combined due to making 20, which is 6.66 + 6.66 + 6.66 = 20 (9+11)
His take on religion is extremely immature and promotes ignorance not to mention hardship and suffering for the victims.
Personally, it is not a religion that i am particularly impressed with. If I was around any so called members of the Church of Satan, I would leave or likely have a fight with them. Perhaps this is because I am by very nature wired to try to follow a righteous path. Not because i am particularly religious or have a particularly strong belief in God but because it is the way i am. The way I see the world can be the way some Aspos are.
LaVey, like others that came before him is just another capitalist looking for happiness by following his basic animalistic desires. As to whether he found lasting happiness through his methods i do not know.
Now that he is dead, i guess he never worked out how to fend off sickness and death. And looking at his own rules, sins etc.
It is possible he may not have experienced as much happiness in his life, although i guess he must of at the very least enjoyed spending all his fans cash by selling them books etc. So, at least he's less of a sucker than the people who brought his books.
Personally, the whole church of satan thing reminds me of but head and beavis....yer cool huh hur hur...
I prefer to spend my time training and researching martial arts and music or something equally as productive as well as by being nice to people. spread the love. this world needs love.
Although i do not believe in unnecessary violence, i do believe strongly in self defence and protecting the innocent, especially those who are vulnerable who Satanists may prey upon due to the naivety.
Last edited by madbutnotmad on 11 Dec 2016, 8:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
11 Dec 2016, 1:49 pm
i got sick of that and determined to never EVER fly again.
