Land of Stars and Echoes
Thread Topic: Land of Stars and Echoes
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reflecting back on satanism though seriously
Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence!
Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams!
Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self-deceit!
Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates!
Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek!
Satan represents responsibility to the responsible instead of concern for psychic vampires!
Satan represents man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse than those that walk on all-fours, who, because of his divine spiritual and intellectual development, has become the most vicious animal of all!
Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification!
Satan has been the best friend the Church has ever had, as He has kept it in business all these years!
this is starting to look pretty tempting -
I have so much s--- to do but absolutely no energy and no motivation to do it. I was planning on getting it all done and then rewarding myself with a Legend of Korra marathon, but now I'm just passing time until I feel like I can stomach standing up again. Existence is exhausting.
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The Nine Satanic Sins
by Anton Szandor LaVey
1987
Stupidity
The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. Its too bad that stupidity isnt painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
Pretentiousness
Empty posturing can be most irritating and isnt applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyones made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.
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 wont. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of Do unto others as they do unto you. Its work for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
Self-deceit
Its in the Nine Satanic Statements but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when its fun, and with awareness. But then, its not self-deceit!
Herd Conformity
Thats obvious from a Satanic stance. Its all right to conform to a persons wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
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. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraintsknow that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
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 its something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
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 youve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, Im 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. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. Its not whats supposed to be pleasingits what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of ones own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied. -
Oooh
Legend of Korra -
I would probably struggle with Satanism. That third one there would be my downfall.
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Admittedly, I've got one person in mind when I say that. I never expect other people to act the way I do, but with this one particular person, I just wish they could cut ties like I do. For instance. I've dropped out of several peoples lives within the past couple of weeks. I don't miss a single one of them. I'm mothaf---in golden.
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You know what? It doesn't even matter.
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I've got some motherf---ers looking out for me, and I'm looking out for them. I think that for everyone else, I'm just gonna have to stay pretty neutral. Giving a s--- about people is exhausting, especially when they won't put in the effort to help themselves.
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Okay, now wait. Further investigation shows that the Church of Satan does not condone illegal activities and leaves those that break the law on their own. But the law is questionable. I, myself, can see several circumstances under which I think it's flawed.
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I agree with that statement. (Why the hell am I saying that I agree you could care less :P)
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Even when it's not impeding my ability to live freely, I'm annoyed by the fact that it exists in the background, such a force that it's ingrained in my mind not to do the things that feel instinctual. It's a constant inconvenience, and the Church of Satan feels the need to include a whole page on their website about the importance of adhering to it. So, no, not a Satanist, I suppose. I just like some of the ideals.
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he's making a lot of posts about how upset he is
about drinking and not planning on being alive in five years
what the f--- did I do -
I can't do this.
I can't blame myself for all of this.
He had a lot of self-hatred before and while we were together.
It's not healthy that I was apparently the only thing stopping that.
It's an unhealthy amount of pressure to put on me.
And it's unhealthy to base the value of your life off of any one person.
I was not wrong in doing this. -
I need to hold something with a pulse but the kitten won't hold still
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Bro is planning on leaving me his cat when he moves out
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