2007-06-23 15:40:39 · 13 answers · asked by KJ 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
nilihist~ your the epitome of predictable
2007-06-23 15:55:53 · update #1
Nothing! People just don't want to humble themselves and give up their pet sin.
2007-06-23 15:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dark Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Satanists do not actually worship Satan, they use him as a symbol. I think that most Satanists are drawn to Satanism out of rebellion, and they also find its emphasis on the individual, rather than on God, appealing. While I am not a Satanist, I find it interesting and admirable that the worst sin that can be committed within Satanism is stupidity. Avoidance of the other sins that Anton LaVey named (including self-deceit and herd conformity) may lead to the ability to think critically. The traits outlined in the nine Satanic statements, such as vengeance, indulgence, and kindness only to those who deserve it, are likely to appeal to teenagers who feel excluded from their peers.
Many Satanists stop practicing the religion as they grow up, turning to other religions, or no religion, instead. This could be due to a need to conform, as most adults are offended by Satanism or see it as a sign of immaturity.
I must repeat, I am not a Satanist, rather, I am an atheist and I do not believe in any religion. But I think that this is a relatively accurate explanation of what some people find appealing about Satanism. The link below might help you learn more.
2007-06-23 16:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Gary 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After you've been trying to have a rational conversation with a christian for a few hours, it's amazing how appealing Hell starts to become.
2007-06-23 15:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No religions.
Heavy metal music.
Great thinkers throughout history.
Drugs.
Running up and tickling Sisyphus's armpit as he nears the top of the hill.
2007-06-23 16:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by ModerndayMadman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God promises heaven, paradise is purgatory.
2007-06-23 15:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God promises NOTHING! There is NO Satan! Wake up and smell the Universe and your higher consciousness.
2007-06-23 15:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
He does not promise hell , people perceive it as hell
2007-06-23 15:43:32 · answer #7 · answered by Praiser in the storm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God isn't there. Sorry, I couldn't resist that one. Both concepts are the products of people's over-active imagination.
2007-06-23 15:45:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its non-existence makes it an appealing way to tell Christians to f*** off
Example
Christian:
"Hey buddy you know you're going to hell right?"
Me:
"f*** off"
2007-06-23 15:48:03 · answer #9 · answered by nihilist 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
God never told me that directly, and until he does I won't believe.
2007-06-23 15:43:41 · answer #10 · answered by Friendly Neighborhood Apathiest 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋