True Satanism only uses Satan as a pantheon of sorts, it's about utilizing one's own personal power to live better and not put a bunch of hexes upon others.
It's considered to be a form of Dark Paganism or Chaos magick.
Anton LaVey was considered to be a hypocrite and made up a lot of his "religion", so I've read during my research years back, in my opinion, he was no better than the Jehovia witness' and anyone who follows his teaching should read all they can on real Paganism and metaphysic's, and consider the teaching of the Goddess or the God for enlightenment.
I've know a few Satanists in my time, and everyone of them had severe lashback, or bad karma return to them from their religious path. Many who get into Satanism are people lost in life,have few friends,angry and confused, or to get back at those who they think put them intheir bad place...and usually join for the wrong reasons. And though things may seem to be "working out" or they feel empowered, it's a false sense and will come back to you 10 fold.
By any path you choose, always harm none, have respect for all things, including yourself, and help others when you can.
Peace and blessings
Re: UK Church of Satan By: magiwoman
Post # 62 Feb 06, 2011
Lol... money, money, money. That's all there is to it. Reeligion is a business that thrives, even during recession. Every church (christian and satanic), temple, mosque, synagogue and place of mass worship is a supermarket where people go to make deals with the divine.
"Help me get good grades, I'll light 20 candles (which of course will be bought from the church store)"
"My business is in the dumps, dear priest I'll pay you to help me"
"My religion is full of rubbish, I need someone teach me yours... I'm willing to pay for the lessons"
Any of this sound familiar? :-)
Think. Use your own mind. Unlike the rest in the animal kingdom, human beings have been blessed with the power to think for themselves... My only suggestion to everyone here, don't let anyone and that includes me, tell you what to think or what to believe in. Use your own judgement. See everything, listen to all that's said, but come to your own conclusion.
Re: UK Church of Satan By: Rashnu
Post # 63 Feb 06, 2011
Religion doesn't make money.
The institutions do.
You can be religious and not pay anyone a thing. I think that needs to be kept in mind. Furthermore, Religion to many is a comfort, something in them to turn to when they feel they have no where to turn.
Just because a person has a religion doesn't mean they cannot think for themselves, make their own choices or haven't looked at their options.
Re: UK Church of Satan By: magiwoman
Post # 64 Feb 06, 2011
Right Rashnu, my bad... I was referring to religious institutions that manipulate people.
Re: UK Church of Satan By: DarksGoddess
Post # 65 Feb 06, 2011
Lmao most satanist are either lost or confused or Karma comes around to bite us on our butt, we are in no way confused about life hell bent on hexing or cursing people or deluded into thinking some devine punishment will come and bite our butt if we do not comform or follow the many herds on different religions..each to their own live and let live.
Basically we are a bunch of realists that promote individuality!! using one's own personal power from within to better ourselves and understand our true self , to follow our own animal instincts..not being manipulated into others faiths..we are but all animals who have forgotten our basic animal instincts due to societies conformity and following the herd!!
But then to those who don't truly look into our path we are angry human beings who think life sucks and the world lmao!!
This thread was to advertise a site for those who follow this path or those that want to understand more on our teachings.
NOT for bashing religion or peoples personal choices
If you don't wish to understand it or even try then don't post on the thread complaining of something you know nothing about!!