My Beliefs
by Lucifera Elena
I consider myself a Luciferian/Satanist.
I wrote my definition of Satanism when I released issue #2 of Endemoniada,
a long time ago, my definition was as follows:
*In my opinion, Satanism is rebellion; the acknowledgement of reality, individualism.
Satanism represents a reminder that we are all animals, which people often deny.
It signifies not conforming with rules made by churches of blind faith; being myself without
The guilt of committing "sins", it represents strength, thought (wisdom), self-reliance. I can questions things without being told I’m wrong (according to biblical terms) and then shut out. Not to make this any longer, most of my views are similar to those in The Satanic Bible, of course I don’t believe in everything there but basically they sum up my thoughts.*
Today, my definition doesn’t differ as much, but I would replace the word rebellion with nonconformity. Satanism is the path I walk on. Satanism a philosophy/belief based on the premises of living life in a way that comforts or benefits you, believing in yourself, pushing yourself to attain personal goals, indulging in things you enjoy, not caring what others (who are irrelevant to you or your goals) think of you. Satanism allows you to push aside (with a rational mind and knowing you’ll be responsible for your actions) religious moral and limitations that get in the way of living according to your true disposition. Satanism represents standing up for yourself, being a survivor of your surroundings and adapting to others’ surroundings when necessary. Foremost, Satanism is a life-loving philosophy that allows you to be your own god/goddess or your own Satan, it represents energy and movement.
"To be a Satanist means to live according to one’s natural instinces, to pursue rational self-interest. Satanic doctrine can best be stated as: Do what thou wilt, so long as no undeserving person is harmed by your actions. The Satanic philosophy of life is: Life is the great indulgence-Death, the great abstinence! Therefore, make the most of life here and now! Satanism is the only religion in the world
dedicated to a glorification of material and carnal elements, and which does not condemn people for doing that which they know is not wrong.-official statement from the Church of Satan
To be a Luciferian is acknowledgement that you need to create a balance within yourself, for example between conformity and non-conformity, material-spiritual, instinctive-rational and knowing how to best utilize these in your life. To be a Luciferian you must be proud of your achievements. But most of the times I would use Luciferianism/Satanism interchangeably. I’m not strictly a non-theist but I don’t believe in the strict world religion’s interpretations of what or who "god" is and how we should follow teachings that were actually made up by a bunch of writers and brought to life by folkloric/moral stories and myths.
Again this is MY belief/view/opinion, if you don't like it NO ONE IS ASKING YOU TO FOLLOW MY BELIEFS, SO GO AWAY!
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