Satanic Bible (ritual, tradition, abstinence, beliefs, followers)

[murdocsvan]

Satanism is not what a lot of people thinking it is. People think that just because the name goes against christianity, does not mean it is wrong. The fact is satanism was bad mouthed by christianity so that more people would become christian followers before satanism could get a word in edge ways.

having read the satanic bible by Anton Szandor LaVey, i will attempt to explain satanisms views and beliefs

they do not believe in an afterlife anymore than you believe the world being flat (heaven forbid). they believe that life is a precious thing which should be enjoyed to its maximum extent. they believe that if we refuse the simple pleasures in life, then life itself would be a waste of time.

at no moment does satanism argue that we should not respect each other, but they agree we should enjoy things on our own as long as no harm comes to anyone else.

for instance, they agree that we can act out any sexual fantasy we want, as long as the other person agrees. except in extreme cases, such as child molesting and animal rape, which the satanic bible does not condone AT ALL. why should we deny pleasures which the seven deadly sins al lead to mental, emotional and physical gratitude, as long as other people are taken into consideration.

the nine satanic statements:
Satan represents indulgence, instead of abstinence!

Satan represents vital existence, instead of spiritual pipe dreans!

Satan represents undefiled wisdom, instead of hypocritical self-deceit!

Satan shows kindness to those who deserve it, instead of love wasted on ingrates!

Satan represents vengence, instead of turning the other cheek!

Satan represents responsibility to the responsible, instead of concern for psychic vampires!

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!

Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental or emotional gratification!

Satan has been the best friend the church has ever had, as he kept it in business all these years


all information gathered from anton szandor laveys 'the satanic bible'

[Aqualung]

Not only does the name go against christianity, but all of it's beliefs as well.

[murdocsvan]

well not all the beliefs. it goes against the seven deadly sins, but other than that, it teaches people to respect one another but at the same time feel free to indulge and express themselves more freely

[Aqualung]

Originally Posted by murdocsvan

the nine satanic statements:
Satan represents indulgence, instead of abstinence!

Christianity represents taking what you need, and giving the rest to those less fortunate. Not exactly the opposite, but still not the same.

Satan represents vital existence, instead of spiritual pipe dreans!

Well, I wouldn't call christianity a pipe dream, but you may.

Satan represents undefiled wisdom, instead of hypocritical self-deceit!

Well, perhaps.

Satan shows kindness to those who deserve it, instead of love wasted on ingrates!

Christianity says we are not the judges, and we must love everybody, no matter how undeserving we may think they are.

Satan represents vengence, instead of turning the other cheek!

Direct opposite of christianity.

Satan represents responsibility to the responsible, instead of concern for psychic vampires!

What are psychic vampires?

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!

Christianity represents man as the sons of god, with the potential to become like him.

Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental or emotional gratification!

Christianity represents giving up fleeting physical, mental, or emotional gratification for a spot in heaven for eternity.

See, satanism actually is amost the opposite.

[Buttons*]

*sigh* is being selfish and egocentric all there is to life you think? That's what it seems like to me...

[Shade]

Mm, Satanism, the choice religion of hedonism. I have nothing against Satanists mind you, it just seems like organized atheism and most of my Satanist friends tend to agree with me. On a more childish note, a pal of mine and I once came across a couple of Satanic Bibles with the books on Paganism...Needless to say we took it upon ourselves to relocate it to Bible section...

What are psychic vampires?

Like the traditional idea of a vampire, except...a bit more realistic...Psychic vampires feed on other's emotions, usually without realizing it.

[Faint]

I liked the first half of the Satanic Bible (the latter half was all ritual nonsense). I especially liked the part about not loving everyone, because to love everyone is to devalue love given to those who we truly care about. For example, if Aqualung "loves" a serial rapist as much as her own boyfriend/husband--what does that say about the love given to the boyfriend/husband? It says that love without boundaries is worthless, that's what.

I also like how Lavey was smart enough to make Marilyn Manson and honorary reverend. Now there's a guy you want on your side!

[mormonman]

Originally Posted by Faint

I liked the first half of the Satanic Bible (the latter half was all ritual nonsense). I especially liked the part about not loving everyone, because to love everyone is to devalue love given to those who we truly care about. For example, if Aqualung "loves" a serial rapist as much as her own boyfriend/husband--what does that say about the love given to the boyfriend/husband? It says that love without boundaries is worthless, that's what.

I also like how Lavey was smart enough to make Marilyn Manson and honorary reverend. Now there's a guy you want on your side!

To me there are different kinds of love. The first kind is the kind of love that you have for your parents. No matter how mad they can make you, you still love them. This also applies to a wife or husband. I don't have a wife right now, because, well, I'm 17, but I think I have this kind of love w/ my g/f. Anyway, the second kind of love is the love of humanity. If you see someone in a ditch dying, no matter if you know them or not, or if they have been just w/ you or not, you should help them. If they committed a crime against you or hurt you in any way, let the justice of man or God take care of it.

[murdocsvan]

Originally Posted by Buttons*

*sigh* is being selfish and egocentric all there is to life you think? That's what it seems like to me...

i did not for one second say i believed in it buttons

and like i said about 3 times, it isnt being selfish. it is enjoying life yet leaving room for respect to other people

please read what i said Carefully

[Buttons*]

Originally Posted by murdocsvan

i did not for one second say i believed in it buttons

and like i said about 3 times, it isnt being selfish. it is enjoying life yet leaving room for respect to other people

please read what i said Carefully

I have problems with words... you = population of satanists. I knew a satanist, theres nothing wrong with them... but the principles are selfish. I'll try to pay attention when commenting from now on.