RedDragon94
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I realize that the Satanic Bible is not the only option for Satanists (no matter what the CoS says). What other books do you find to be reliable sources of information on the LHP?
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Where did you get started?I could list a ton of books, but I don't know what you are searching for.
The first LHP texts I read were probably by the MLO and the ONA (the latter of which we are not allowed to discuss here).Where did you get started?
I realize that the Satanic Bible is not the only option for Satanists (no matter what the CoS says). What other books do you find to be reliable sources of information on the LHP?
The first LHP texts I read were probably by the MLO and the ONA (the latter of which we are not allowed to discuss here).
Then I found Diane Vera's website, and from there, I don't remember the exact order of things. Spent a while devouring anything I could get a hold of.
I think one of the earlier books I read was called "The Demonic Bible". Also looked into Setianism around that time, and into the books of Jan Fries. The writings of Michael Kelly were/are also rather interesting.
He was one of Freud's students, wasn't he?Carl Jung
Yep. They had a falling out.He was one of Freud's students, wasn't he?
Yep. They had a falling out.
Jung's idea of individuation is very much like "your dark side will make you whole."
I wouldn't be too sure of that - I read many things only years after the fact.I have a sneaking suspicion we are nearly the same age. ONA was probably my first exposure followed by MLO mostly because I was listening to the bands they were in. Largely, these texts were in the form of ASCII text files that I swapped on occult-specific BBS. I came to JoS/theisticsatanism.com (Diana Vera) later... As much as I could chew the fat about these relics of my past, for the most part, I don't consider them relevant anymore. For example, as good as Diana Vera's site is it doesn't really represent a modern theistic Satanist view as she is a polytheist moving toward many different god(ddess)es. It's more that her site co-opts Satanism for her own brand of dark polytheism. (I say dark ONLY because her pantheon includes many classically demonic beings.) I find her helpful, in a way, but not AS helpful for someone who wants to know about Satanism without her filter. Her religious views are more pagan than Satanic including the liberal talking points, and social activism. Times change, and this site hasn't been updated in years...
Yes, a solid website. One of the earlier sites I encountered, and still certainly among the better.Personally, my fav site right now on theistic Satanism is Satan's Den. It's short, and sweet. That's the way I like it! Many of the relevant works are either in pdf on his page, or links so that you can find them/buy them. Easy enough...
I wouldn't be too sure of that - I read many things only years after the fact.
I'm in my mid-twenties and only converted to Satanism about 4 years ago.
Yes, a solid website. One of the earlier sites I encountered, and still certainly among the better.
Thanks! It's fascinating how in real life I normally get assumed to be much younger than I am while online the opposite happens more often.You seem more mature for whatever reason to me, and I mean that simply as a compliment. I've been at this since my early teens and now in my 40s. Dunno, I often find it amusing how other people arrive at similar destinations despite coming from very different places. Oh and happy birthday!
Does anyone here want to share a bit of their experiences with actually doing the stuff they read about?
E.g. how suitable to real life did you find recommendation x to be? What results did you have with ritual y?
What prior knowledge is necessary before looking into z?
This thread seems to be about using books, and not just reading them