Posted by Vicipower

Same, every1 thinks being a satanist is a bad thing apperently.

YEAH it's not like we perform human sacrifices or anything
maybe  

Posted by Yog

I honestly can't tell if this is really good sarcasm.

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@mangsi I hate how everyone views it, like satanism is NONE of what people ever think right.
Im glad I have a few understanding friends irl that are really into the topic and want to try some rituals.  

SEE I CAN NEVER TELL WITH YOU  

Posted by Vicipower

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@mangsi I hate how everyone views it, like satanism is NONE of what people ever think right.
Im glad I have a few understanding friends irl that are really into the topic and want to try some rituals.

All of my two friends are cool with it, IDK about rituals tho, that's a little bit to hardcore for me rn m8  

I looked up satanist religion and found a very creepy looking site... But it provided information I didn't know. I knew someone years ago who was a satanist, though. He talked to himself and cursed us all when we pissed him off. We made fun of him more for that... but he was creepy as hell. I don't know enough about it to for, any opinion, but I don't understand it. I don't understand most other religions, though. I think it's like all other religions, some people twist it and warp it from it's original meaning, which usually end up giving it a bad name.  

I don't really want to be associated with any religion. I don't believe in anything but i'm not going to deny the existence of any god or gods. I find it strange how people say "Oi! Your religion is wrong - i'm going to argue about how my one is the right one!" when there are over ~4,200 religions currently existing in the world. It's ignorant to say that religion is dumb and has caused more evil than good when it is more than likely the foundation for today's ethics and law. I guess i'd classify myself as agnostic if I really had to choose.

Going more into philosophy...don't bother reading, just felt like dumping this here so I could put what was on my mind into text.

I find it fascinating how after ~14 billion years of the universe evolving and expanding that I was born by complete and utter chance in time to be writing this post to those currently reading it. One thing that is kind of scary is that I don't know that any of you actually exist outside of my computer. You might be thinking "Well, that is obviously untrue" but how do you know that I exist outside of your computer? You have never seen me, nor ever spoken to me. Right now, the only thing that proves I exist to you are the pixels I have written on this screen, but even then, how do you know that I wrote them? I probably sound stupid right now, but just thinking about that and many other things is pretty cool to me ¯\_(ツ)_/

Sorry for rambling and going off topic.  

Posted by Mangsi

All of my two friends are cool with it, IDK about rituals tho, that's a little bit to hardcore for me rn m8

Same, since there are only 3 main forms of rituals..
Plus, I'm not all about thaaaat magic homieeee but I'd totally do it just for the giggles ykno, just to have fun with a bunch of friends right.

I kind of can't take the magic/supernatural and not logical aspect serious in any religion, thats why Deism sounds alright and something I could understand kind of.  

I know the Church of Satan identifies as being more atheistic than anything and they are against the belief that Satan is a real deity and don't want to be identified with actual Satan worshipers, same goes with some branches of Satanism (because some still worship and actively believe he is a real deity) but if you are going to claim you don't believe in any of it and that you aren't about the real Satanic stuff then what is the point of identifying with a religion/association that is named after Satan?

Wouldn't it just make more sense to follow another religious group or create a new one instead of labeling yourself a Satanist and constantly telling people you don't actually believe in Satan  

I don't really get Satanism.

To me, most people who "practice" it are a bunch of edgy teenagers who want people to notice how edgy they are.

What actual benefit comes from worshipping the symbol of all that is evil in this world?
Doing a DJ Meow impression here. How am
I doing, guys?  

Posted by 5hift

I don't really get Satanism.

To me, most people who "practice" it are a bunch of edgy teenagers who want people to notice how edgy they are.

What actual benefit comes from worshipping the symbol of all that is evil in this world?

The first few pages of the satanic bible go like "Most people think satanists are teenagers that dress black, listen to rowdy music and burn churches down (basically edgy, yeah), though those people may not be called real satanists", ykno, Satanism is called Satanism because it should resolve arround yourself and not some God. Its also called that to scare off some of the people who doubt the religion so your daily satanist doesn't have to deal with them.

What actual benefit comes from worshipping any symbol, like any other such as god?

Though, there is no worshipping anyone or anything in satanism (not even in rituals lol m8). Funny thing is that you said "of all that is evil in the world", basically satanism labels you, yourself, the human being as the devil, basically because "While good an evil don't exist - except within the bounds of personal preference and perception,".
So if you're gonna worship someone youre going to worship yourself, which kinda sounds weird.

Man we are derailing this thread guys.

EDIT: did u rly have to add the white text after I posted my response DUDE  

Posted by Vicipower

The first few pages of the satanic bible go like "Most people think satanists are teenagers that dress black, listen to rowdy music and burn churches down (basically edgy, yeah), though those people may not be called real satanists", ykno, Satanism is called Satanism because it should resolve arround yourself and not some God. Its also called that to scare off some of the people who doubt the religion so your daily satanist doesn't have to deal with them.

What actual benefit comes from worshipping any symbol, like any other such as god?

Though, there is no worshipping anyone or anything in satanism (not even in rituals lol m8). Funny thing is that you said "of all that is evil in the world", basically satanism labels you, yourself, the human being as the devil, basically because "While good an evil don't exist - except within the bounds of personal preference and perception,".
So if you're gonna worship someone youre going to worship yourself, which kinda sounds weird.

Man we are derailing this thread guys.

EDIT: did u rly have to add the white text after I posted my response DUDE

If you're doing it for yourself then why do you have a religion whatsoever? I don't see the point, you might aswell be atheist right? Sorry if I'm missunderstanding it  

To me, being a satanist is all about following my own path, being an individual, not worrying about a God or a higher power. But while I don't worry about following a God, I still believe there is one out there..but Satan is there to pull you away from the "brainwashing" powers of God and religions like Christianity, to keep you an individual.

I don't worship Satan, he's not my Savior, he's just something I believe is there to help me stay me.

This is MY take on the religion, and may not be fully correct, but who cares, religion is diff. for everyone.  

theres a satanic bible?! really tho, havent people taught u who satan is? why would u even **** with satan on your own will? its pure stupidity and any satanist is in need of that holy water. you are a horrible person and i hope you know what ur doing isnt right. its sick and twisted. do you pray to satan before you go to sleep? what has satan ever done for you that makes you want to be one? u see where im going here?  

Posted by DJ Meow

theres a satanic bible?! really tho, havent people taught u who satan is? why would u even **** with satan on your own will? its pure stupidity and any satanist is in need of that holy water. you are a horrible person and i hope you know what ur doing isnt right. its sick and twisted. do you pray to satan before you go to sleep? what has satan ever done for you that makes you want to be one? u see where im going here?

We just said we don't Worship him smh  

Posted by iBubble

If you're doing it for yourself then why do you have a religion whatsoever? I don't see the point, you might aswell be atheist right? Sorry if I'm missunderstanding it

I want to identify with something that reflects my values and principles.

Humans are social animals and most have always been interested in occult, Nothing wrong with indulging in it right? Especially when it can lead to your self betterment, I guess. The only aspect of the religion we consider theatrical is our usage of ritual. In my opinion satanism is pretty much the only ideology that admits this.
The fallacy with atheism is that humans still have that need to belong, we still "crave" ritual and the sense of community (not for everyone but I guess for the most).

Also important: There isn't only one religion that calls itself Satanism, LAVEYAN Satanism is similiar to Atheism and thats what I believe in.

I devote my life to myself, believe in science too and dont behead goats basically.