Nine Satanic Sins

[Ipsissimus83]

Written by Anton LaVey in 1987

Stupidity
The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity.

Pretentiousness
Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days.

Solipsism
Can be very dangerous for Satanists. Projecting your reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.”

Self-deceit
It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin.

Herd Conformity
That’s obvious from a Satanic stance. It’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you.

Lack of Perspective
Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence.

Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies
Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package.

Counterproductive Pride
That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: if it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.

Lack of Aesthetics
This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.



I'm thinking most self proclaimed so called "spiritual" Satanists or traditional Satanists never read the philosophy of Anton LaVey especially those in JoS because Anton came from a Jewish background. While it is true he did but he obviously wasn't a religious or classical Jew that you have heard of today. In fact I'm his book The Satanic Rituals he incorporated rituals that would-be affiliated with German magic. I'll have to look it the few rituals he had.

Technically from understanding his philosophy was about creating god in man's image. And the funny part is, Anton talked about the gods being created because man has an ego and can't accept it so he talks about scourging his poor miserable shell to split himself up to get more "experience". And he makes this into a sado-maochistic sort of relationship. Those who want to be victimized. This also happens when we get involved with those who are constant guard of some enemy that's everywhere to a disturbing degree that indicates a mental illness and meditation and adherence to strict "do yoga, do nothing, master yourself" philosophy to the degree of pushing a Christian type of philosophy except Jesus is replaced by Satan and so on. Not living your life and being involved with your environment and people you know, sets yourself up for isolation which is a sign of a cult.

Anyway more to the point of Satanic Sins. I find these very enlightening and can be used as a guideline.

Stop letting fools create the gods in their image FOR YOU. Yeah so what? You have to have a ton of emotional energy to move a teacup across the table. But it's going to be assumed you used trickery in some way anyway. Basically these Satanic Sins are guidelines to maneuver away from groups with herd mentality, a mob, etc.(especially a cult or CULT-LIKE behavior) and relying on yourself and achieve real independence and empowerment with real world work. You exist and you can not ignore that reality. You can't control everyone and can't make everyone into one religion that's often pushed by those who have "truth".

So why am I writing this? I'm sick and tired of having tried (in the past) live up to whatever gods or whatever they believe in and to follow their standards to be "accepted" so I've decided to let others be at peace with the path they choose, Christian or not because you can't convince or change them. Same with anyone really.

There comes a time when you grow older and mature that shit doesn't matter anymore. What's important you live your life to the fullest. Love with the purest love and If you hate, do so with a full heart. You are human but remember Satanism is a life loving religion first so it makes sense but that It doesn't mean to live just for pleasure mindlessly and becoming an addict. Pleasure is the ability to yield without attachment or letting yourself be defined by it. Learn to experience life within ethics and being law biding.

[AnonPoster]

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