what do u think about satanism?

Answer 1

I think there is alot of secret agenda happening, with groups like the Illumanati, that was founded in 1776 I think, who work on behalf of satan, towards the creation of a new world order, which is what I have heard/read and what these groups don't want you to know about, if this is true, then I don't like it. Some of it has actually been happening, like the prediction of the twin towers bombing in New york, scary. all I know is I hate it and am glad to be a christian.

Answer 2

I think there's something good there. It has a refreshingly honest view of life, it's brutally realistic, it doesn't promise things it can't deliver. It's proud, intelligent, and bettering -- if done correctly. It's not a negative belief system. It is indeed about arrogance, and selfishness, and materialism. It is also about satisfaction, happiness, success, and truth. And no, it's not for everyone.

The label "Satanism" is an overworked one. It is applied indiscriminately to a huge variety of beliefs which are extremely divergent from one another. Religions which do not share the same God(s), theology, morals, or history have all been classed under this banner. Most self described Satanists you'll encounter today are of the LaVeyan variety, which means that they are in essence Atheistic but have an admiration of Satan as a (usually non-Biblical) life-positive rolemodel.


*To the person below me, what are you doing, stalking my posts honey? Yeah actually I do know what I am talking about, I used to be a LeVayan Satanist. The question was what do I think about Satanism, I gave my opinion. And I am not "New Age" in the least, please if you are going to try and insult my religion do yourself a favor and make sure you're picking on the right one so you won't look so silly.

Answer 3

As a Pagan I see it as some very weird part of Christianity.
It does not relate to Paganism. It is point and counter point. It is bound to the understanding of Satan from the bible. It does not come from its own independent beginnings as true Pagan beliefs do.
The definition of Paganism is religions and forms of spirituality that do not originate from the same root as Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
As an example I will sight the Druids. Druidic lore has its own tales of origin and makes no reference to the battle between God and Satan. In fact, the Bardic tradition which is related to the Druid had a prophecy that could be interpreted to be prophetic of the coming of Jesus. The Bards and the Druids saw this enlightened being as a great and wonderful thing. So how could they be evil?
I have heard of people messing around with as mentioned above, a kind of mish mash Hollywood thing they call Satanism, but have always put it down to being the work of very mixed up individuals intent on either play acting or harm at least to some degree. This is a legitimate concern.

Peace.

Kait, I have never met a Satanist let alone known one to have a church. Is this a cowards way of saying that anyone that is not Christian is a Satanist? I apologize if I am misreading your statement. If you are talking about something that is actually reall, well, where is it?Where are they? Really!
Are you saying that no one who is not a Christian feels love and compassion? That we are all imoral individuals? Think again dear. If you believe that you are not living n the real world.

Iif the Christian agenda is to disrespect the earth Kait. Maybe the solution to global disastor is all about you, your obscene greed and selfishness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

I think it's an interesting philosophy that is very misunderstood, as a result of LaVey sacrificing credibility for the sake of a "Ha!! Take that, Christians!!" name.

I think Satanists have to spend too much time explaining that they don't worship Satan to be able to educate people as to their actual beliefs.

As a philosophy, it doesn't interest me, but I can see why it would appeal to others.

Answer 5

i personally think that the followers of satanism have some insecurity and/or self esteem issues. they need to feel powerful and above others and do whatever they have to to achieve this. i feel bad for them. it's kind of a backwards way to go about things if you ask me.

Answer 6

I don't know enough about it to have any thoughts on it, but I don't think it's about the ideas we get from Hollywood....

Answer 7

Just as silly as Christianity, or whatever other superstition one might ascribe to.

Answer 8

Satanism is not easily summarized. In honesty, how Satanism is defined depends on what "division" of Satanism you are referring to. In contrast to Christianity, Satanists themselves disagree on their very fundamental principles. While Christians may differ in opinion or conviction about interpretation of certain Bible passages, as a religion, Christians believe the same foundational principle that Jesus is God’s Son who paid the price for our sins by dying on the cross and rising again. Satanists in different camps argue whether there even is a Satan and if they are worshiping him or themselves. In essence they are a confused lot bound by and to lies. John 8:44 is perhaps a good summary of Satanism, “You belong to your father the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”



It is because of these lies, there is such a plethora of ideologies and false philosophies dispersed in Satanism. You can be hard pressed to find a handful outside of their own coven, church, or group that scarcely “believe” the same way. Some of Satanism's practices are constant, but Satanist's comfort and unity is found more in the “acts” of rituals than in the “relationship” to a belief system. It is easier to call themselves Satanists if they “do” certain things.



There is the Church of Satan, Satanists, Devil Worshippers, Wicca, and many other categories included in Satanism. Most of them claim to have roots stemming from Anton LeVay, the author of the Satanic bible and founder of the first Church of Satan. (Side note: He presumably started the first Church of Satan in 1966. How did he “start” it? As a self-proclaimed authority on everything evil, he began giving weekly lectures at the cost of $2 per person. And thus the Church of Satan was born. And people think Christians only think about money!)



Even in their harsh disagreement of principles and beliefs, there is an underlying commonality; self. The very sin for which Satan was forever dismissed from God’s presence is their common denominator; selfishness. All forms of Satanism claim that life exists to consume. Wicca demands you treat mother earth with respect and use the power that is within her and yourself, but for your own good. Devil worshippers hail allegiance to Satan and think he will guard them for all eternity; that is if they believe there is an eternity. Some adherents of Satanism hold that the only existence they will ever know is here on earth. And thus, devil worshippers live for the moment and their creed is gluttony and debauchery.



Satanism gives it's allegiance to Satan while at the same time some in the Church of Satan believes no God or Satan truly exists. Most of the Church of Satan also believes that there is no redeemer for them or anyone else. Each person is fully responsible for the path of their own life. But then they turn around and pray to Satan in rituals, asking for his sovereign hand to manifest in their life. This kind of thinking is characterized because of the influence of lies and deceptions throughout their philosophy. In light of this, some Satanists don’t believe in the Satan of the Bible because he was a fallen angel and who wants to follow a loser? So they don’t believe in a Satan at all. The best lie Satan ever told was that he didn’t exist. These Satanists are more into the antithesis of Christianity than they are the following of rites and rituals.



In short, my simple conclusion is that Satanism, while it may or may not be worshiping Satan, is a conscious effort to NOT worship the one true real God. Romans 1 gives a clear look into the heart and motives of a Satanist. They have “depraved minds to do what ought not to be done. hey have become filled with every kind of wickedness.” People who have been misled by Satan into this lifestyle have a hard time understanding God’s concept of grace and freedom. Instead they live for themselves, by themselves. Their identity is shaped by the events and seeming lofty ideologies of their contemporaries rather than in the truth of the ageless and forever true God.



2 Peter 2 is a warning to anyone who would follow after Satanism or any other thing rather than God, “These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest, darkness is reserved for them. For the mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. The promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity.”

Answer 9

I think it's as valid a path as any other.
If those who think it's evil actually studied what satanists believe, they'd have a different view of it.