I'm seriously considering converting to LaVeyan Satanism..

Started by nuclear, November 04, 2022, 03:11:31 AM

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nuclear

Yes, you read the title right. I'm pretty interested in some of the concepts in the Satanic Bible (allowing indulgence, and seeking revenge against those who have wronged you).

The tabooness and how different it is from most other religions is what attracts me to it. Also, the use of black magic/rituals really intrigues me as well (I want to perform The Thirteen Steps ritual one day).

If I ever convert to LaVeyan Satanism, I'm going to make sure to flaunt my new founded belief around my "family" - as I hate them, so if I piss them off, great. lol

But, seriously, what do you think?

aitm

A humans desire to live is exceeded only by their willingness to die for another. Even god cannot equal this magnificent sacrifice. No god has the right to judge them.-first tenant of the Panotheust

GSOgymrat

Quote from: nuclear on November 04, 2022, 03:11:31 AMBut, seriously, what do you think?

As evidenced by my profile picture, I have trouble taking Satanism seriously. Spells have as much efficacy as prayers. I think Satanism is born of rebellion and provocation, so if your goal is to antagonize your family you're on the right track.

Gawdzilla Sama

LeVey wrote the Satanic Bible as a spoof of religion, not as a religion foundational doctrine. .
We 'new atheists' have a reputation for being militant, but make no mistake  we didn't start this war. If you want to place blame put it on the the religious zealots who have been poisoning the minds of the  young for a long long time."
PZ Myers

Mike Cl

From the frying pan into the fire.  Same religious shit, just different verbiage.  It is another form of woo. 
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?<br />Then he is not omnipotent,<br />Is he able but not willing?<br />Then whence cometh evil?<br />Is he neither able or willing?<br />Then why call him god?

the_antithesis

If you really want to piss off your family, just come out of the closet.

nuclear

Quote from: the_antithesis on November 04, 2022, 10:34:03 AMIf you really want to piss off your family, just come out of the closet.

I think it would pack more of a punch if I told them I'm a Satanist than if I told them I'm agnostic.

And besides there's more to me converting to Satanism besides pissing off people I don't like.

Mr.Obvious

"If we have to go down, we go down together!"
- Your mum, last night, requesting 69.

Atheist Mantis does not pray.

Gawdzilla Sama

Quote from: Mike Cl on November 04, 2022, 09:08:06 AMFrom the frying pan into the fire.  Same religious shit, just different verbiage.  It is another form of woo. 
Missed the point there.
We 'new atheists' have a reputation for being militant, but make no mistake  we didn't start this war. If you want to place blame put it on the the religious zealots who have been poisoning the minds of the  young for a long long time."
PZ Myers

Mike Cl

Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?<br />Then he is not omnipotent,<br />Is he able but not willing?<br />Then whence cometh evil?<br />Is he neither able or willing?<br />Then why call him god?

Shiranu

"A little science distances you from God, but a lot of science brings you nearer to Him." - Louis Pasteur

Gawdzilla Sama

Quote from: Mike Cl on November 04, 2022, 07:57:12 PMHow so??

Levay was mocking religion, not promoting a new religion. And yes, there are people who just plain fucking missed the point.
We 'new atheists' have a reputation for being militant, but make no mistake  we didn't start this war. If you want to place blame put it on the the religious zealots who have been poisoning the minds of the  young for a long long time."
PZ Myers

Mike Cl

Quote from: Gawdzilla Sama on November 04, 2022, 08:17:57 PMLevay was mocking religion, not promoting a new religion. And yes, there are people who just plain fucking missed the point.
I guess I was one--but I just never looked into it very closely.
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?<br />Then he is not omnipotent,<br />Is he able but not willing?<br />Then whence cometh evil?<br />Is he neither able or willing?<br />Then why call him god?

Primal

Quote from: nuclear on November 04, 2022, 03:11:31 AMYes, you read the title right. I'm pretty interested in some of the concepts in the Satanic Bible (allowing indulgence, and seeking revenge against those who have wronged you).

The tabooness and how different it is from most other religions is what attracts me to it. Also, the use of black magic/rituals really intrigues me as well (I want to perform The Thirteen Steps ritual one day).

If I ever convert to LaVeyan Satanism, I'm going to make sure to flaunt my new founded belief around my "family" - as I hate them, so if I piss them off, great. lol

But, seriously, what do you think?

I'm all for pissing off family. My mom is a garbage human being.

I actually own the Satanic Bible and I enjoyed reading a bit of it.

Here's the thing about me... When looking for a new religion (I treat them as video games), I always look at how their leaders are. And the truth is, Mr Lavey kinda creeps me out.

I ultimately chose to be an atheist because many atheists in the academic world, folks like Sam Harris, Dawkins, and Hitchens, seem like really awesome people with cool stuff to say.

Gawdzilla Sama

LeVay is SUPPOSED to be creepy, he's a "satanist". He does/did* like gin and tonics.


*Haven't spoken in a good long while, he died in 1997.
We 'new atheists' have a reputation for being militant, but make no mistake  we didn't start this war. If you want to place blame put it on the the religious zealots who have been poisoning the minds of the  young for a long long time."
PZ Myers