I wish to better understand Satanism. Could you just kinda paraphrase the main principles and tell me what exactly it is? Thanks a lot :):)
I was just about to send you to my satanism page but I remembered that I deleted all of the information there to write something more in-depth ;o
Firstly, there are multiple different “types” of Satanism.
Atheistic ( or LaVeyan) Satanism
Luciferianism (However, from what I know, most people who practice luciferianism say that it is a separate religion altogether, so I don’t know if this one belongs as much as the others.)
Followers of LaVeyan Satanists are simply atheists who stress dependence on the self rather than reliance on any outside power. It encourages individualism, hedonism, materialism, ego, personal initiative, self-worth and self-determinism.
Satan is a myth, just like God and other deities. Satan is also, however, incredibly symbolic, representing all of those things within our natures that outsiders might tell us is dirty and unacceptable.
Satan represents rebellion, just as Satan rebelled against God in Christianity. Identifying oneself as a Satanist is to go against expectations, cultural norms, and religious creeds.
LaVeyan Satanism practices some basic beliefs.
The Nine Satanic Statements
The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth
Responsibility is a major tenet of satanism. Humans have the right to do as they choose and should feel free to pursue their own happiness. However, this does not render them immune from consequences. Taking control of one’s life includes being responsible about it. Among the things LaVey explicitly condemned:
Theistic Satanism is the practice of recognizing Satan as a spiritual and real being. With Theistic Satanism, the Satanist knows, feels and believes that Satan is there for them, as a god-form or deity. Satanists in general have a favorable view of Satan, and find that Satan provides in time of need.
While theistic Satanists do acknowledge an actual deity to whom they are dedicated, that being has significant differences from the Christian Satan.
Theistic Satanism does not promote murder, rape, evil, etc. Instead, their Satan is a god of things like freedom, sexuality, strength, creativity, hedonism, and success.
Demonolatry is, plain and simply, the worship of demons.
Demonolatry is a path which focuses on the Self and betterment of the Self (Personal Power, etc.), it does not disregard the Laws of Man nor does it give the practitioner a free pass to do whatever he or she likes. We are all responsible for our actions and believe in right and wrong.
To a Demonolator, Demons are not malevolent wicked beings. In fact, many of the Demons honored within the path can trace Their origins to a number of ancient pantheons ranging from Sumeria, Egypt and Greece amongst others. Demonolators do not generally believe in a concept of Hell - there is no burning infernal pit and there is no desire to have sex with Satan (in fact, most all Demonolators agree that sex with Demons is not a common occurrence). Demonolators reject Christian ideas and condemnation of Demons and Satan.
Luciferianism is a belief system that includes both theistic and atheistic denominations and is, therefore, heavily influenced by differing personal beliefs.
Luciferianism is a wholly different belief system and does not revere the Devil figure or most characteristics typically affixed to Satan. Rather, Lucifer in this context is seen as one of many morning stars, a symbol of enlightenment, independence and human progression, and is often used interchangeably with similar figures from a range of ancient beliefs, such as the Greek titan Prometheus or the Jewish Talmudic figure Lilith.
They support the protection of the natural world. Both the arts and sciences are crucial to human development, and thus both are cherished. Luciferians think that humans should be focused on this life and how to make the most of it every single day. The ability to recognize both good and evil, to accept that all actions have consequences, both positive and negative, and to actively influence one’s environment, is a key factor.
For Luciferians, enlightenment is the ultimate goal. The basic Luciferian principles highlight truth and freedom of will, worshipping the inner self and one’s ultimate potential. Traditional dogma is shunned as a basis for morality on the grounds that humans should not need deities or fear of eternal punishment to distinguish right from wrong and to do good. All ideas should be tested before being accepted, and even then one should remain skeptical because knowledge and understanding are fluid. Regardless of whether Lucifer is conceived of as a deity or as a mere archetype, he is a representation of ultimate knowledge and exploration: humanity’s savior and a champion for continuing personal growth.
Having beliefs from two or more of the types listed above.
Hopefully this is helpful in some way! If anyone has anything to add, it’s always very helpful!!♥
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