Satantic practices seem far from the actual worship of Satan. They focus most directly in giving in to one's self. Worshiping thyself. To me, they seem to be a;ot like athiests with a twist--a guideline of rules to live by. I hope I'm not putting my foot in my mouth--correct me if any of this is wrong, please.
My question is though:
aside from the name 'Satanism' why is the misconception so great that they actually even believe in a Satan, much less worship one? Is it misinformation perhaps?
2007-12-04 04:28:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You're right, it's far from it.
LaVeyan Satanism, originated of course by Anton Szandor LaVey, is more or less the worship of the self. Actually, it's EXACTLY the worship of the self. You do what you feel is right for YOU, rather than what society thinks is right for you.
And you're correct; it is an atheistic religion, by all means. Satanists, as long as they follow LaVeyan Satanism rather than Luciferian, do not "believe" in "God" or "Satan."
The term satanism was actually used because at the time it was beginning to form and develop, Christians felt that you are either with "God" or you're against "Him." And to be against "Him," you were with "Satan." Therefore, atheistic LaVeyan Satanists were considered worshippers of Satan, rather than worshippers of self.
As for the terminology itself, "Satan" is used in this case to represent all things forbidden by Christianity, which one may, and as a Satanist, should, allow; mainly considered "sin" to the general population. But as I said, LaVeyan Satanism offers worship of self rather than worship of the mass beliefs practiced and developed by a mainly Christian / Catholic society.
It is, in fact, misinformation, so to speak. Personally, I think that to really understand the truth behind it, takes a very long time to do. But regardless, the negative connotation coined from the word "Satan" transfers of course into it's altered form; "Satanism." Hence, Satanists are viewed negatively by most, even shunned by some.
All in all, there is no "Satan," in my belief. Never has been, never will be. Nor is there a "God," never has been, never will be.
2007-12-04 11:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Satanism is actually atheistic. They do not believe in or worship Satan literally, they use Satan as a symbol representing human urges and tendencies.
Other than the name people may be mislead about Satanism because of the bit of flair Satanists like to use, Black Masses and such.
2007-12-04 12:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Satanists do believe in the actual christian Satan. Most though are as you say believe in themselves and take responsibility for their own actions good or bad.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/satanism.htm
I remember reading somewhere about the fact that the confusion may come from the egyptian deity Set or something like that. I think on Wikipedia.org
2007-12-04 13:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by Lorena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, about satanism, they say that they dont worship satan, but they live their life the way satan wants them to, and thats by doing what they please and rejecting any devine rules or regulations. They say that they believe in satisfying their own desires as being the most important thing in life. Some way worshipping anyone besides GOD or not believing in GOD or worshipping ones self is a form of devil worship. I know the original founder of the church of satan use to perform rituals where he would chant," hail satan."
2007-12-04 12:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by layn da smckdwn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a natural assumption - obviously the character of Satan is taken from Judeo-Christian tradition, so most people would assume that since Christians worship Christ, Satanists worship Satan. I had the misconception, which someone corrected for me.
I still don't get calling oneself a Satanist. Since Satan is the mythical representation of evil, I wouldn't want to align myself with it.
2007-12-04 12:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Satan is named in the Bible as the "master deceiver". Don't be deceived into thinking that anything selfishness and sinful is okay. God calls this foolishness and sinful (which are worthy of death and nothing else). You cannot be self satisfied with yourself ever. Trust me on this. Better yet trust your Creator on this.
Jesus is your your only hope for happiness and eternal salvation. Don't be tricked into believing Hell is okay. It's worse than you could imagine. Satan will continue to try tricking you into something, but you can escape it by turning to Jesus now. Read and study the Bible. start in Matthew, John or Luke first.
2007-12-04 12:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, pup satan is real however the scumbag has been stripped of power. The panty waste can't even fight his slimmy stupid little old way out of a wet paper bag. Why? Because I will let you in on his biggest deception of all time. The scab has NO POWER, so where does the power come from you say? From GOD that's right from GOD. GOD gives each one of us power and authority. When we turn to the puke we allow satan to use our GOD given power and the authority to use it like he did to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Except now the scum cannot hold on to it so he uses it to lure uneducated individuals into everlasting pain, agony, and misery with the worthless waste.
He cannot touch Christians becuse Christians not only have their own power and authority but they are connected to the MOTHER LOAD - GOD.
Take care and may God bless you spiritually.
2007-12-04 12:42:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They make a point of saying that "Satan" is just a symbol of man's nature. Which is well and good, but don't be suprised if people get confused.
My ex boyfriend is a La Vey Satanist. He is an athiest, though does ritual magick. To me that doesn't make sense. He explained it to me, that it is working with thought form energy(or some such thing) He doesn't like to be pinned down on what he believes at all.
From what I get, it developed as a backlash to hypocritical, self-denying Christianity. He is kind of a rebel, but I didn't mind him calling me "his goddess." (;
2007-12-04 12:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by An Independent 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The majority of Satanist do not believe in the existence of either God or Satan. This is a misconception started by Christians.
2007-12-04 12:33:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
There is truth with Satan. He lied to Adam and made him sin. He is sworn enemy of mankind and will always and misguide the man. This is the truth.
2007-12-04 14:14:26 · answer #10 · answered by majeed3245 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋