Comments on: If non-theistic satanism, such as that of Anton LaVey, is atheistic in nature…? http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html New Age Spirituality Magazine Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:25:36 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Dark Side http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54550 The Dark Side Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:55:19 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54550 It seems to unleash something... myself, as a theistic Satanist, I don't see the point of anthropmorphosising something within ourselves, especially given my own experiences, but I'm willing to admit that maybe it may be all neurological. It just doesn't feel like that to me. It seems to unleash something… myself, as a theistic Satanist, I don’t see the point of anthropmorphosising something within ourselves, especially given my own experiences, but I’m willing to admit that maybe it may be all neurological. It just doesn’t feel like that to me.

]]> By: אמנדה http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54549 אמנדה Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:13:26 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54549 This is a good question. I am both a Satanist and an atheist. I had found that atheism was dissatisfying, inasmuch as it was only a term for lack of belief in gods and not a religion itself. I had always been drawn to Satan, but could never profess an actual belief in him as a deity or entity. Satanism offered the appropriate symbolism, wherein Satan is represented as an archetype of religious and spiritual opposition. It was not a religion that I 'picked up' when I was devoid of morality; it was a self-realization and within that came self-empowerment. This is a good question. I am both a Satanist and an atheist. I had found that atheism was dissatisfying, inasmuch as it was only a term for lack of belief in gods and not a religion itself. I had always been drawn to Satan, but could never profess an actual belief in him as a deity or entity. Satanism offered the appropriate symbolism, wherein Satan is represented as an archetype of religious and spiritual opposition. It was not a religion that I ‘picked up’ when I was devoid of morality; it was a self-realization and within that came self-empowerment.

]]> By: rainylcomet http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54548 rainylcomet Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:37:21 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54548 Wow, never thought of those beliefs as having anything in common. I suppose the benefit to being a non-theistic satanist would be access to a supernatural power above/outside of human limitations? And I thought Anton LaVey's god was satan. But what would I know. I guess I would rather access a God that gives me reason and motivation to do good for others. Somehow I'm better off for that, strange how that works? Wow, never thought of those beliefs as having anything in common.
I suppose the benefit to being a non-theistic satanist would be access to a supernatural power above/outside of human limitations? And I thought Anton LaVey’s god was satan. But what would I know. I guess I would rather access a God that gives me reason and motivation to do good for others. Somehow I’m better off for that, strange how that works?

]]> By: Rico JPA http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54547 Rico JPA Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:44:32 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54547 I would say that he chose Satan as a symbol of defiance, because in Leveyan atheism there is an element of anti-theism that is absent in other atheistic religions, such as Buddhism, Taoism or Unitarian Univeralism. I would say that he chose Satan as a symbol of defiance, because in Leveyan atheism there is an element of anti-theism that is absent in other atheistic religions, such as Buddhism, Taoism or Unitarian Univeralism.

]]> By: houseofjanzen http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54546 houseofjanzen Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:20:07 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54546 Just to make a sidepoint: If I had a movement I created and led and called it "God-ism" but then said, "hey, it doesnt have anything to do with God" would you think I'd picked a pretty darn inaccurate name for it? Me too. So, apply that logic to "satanism" Just to make a sidepoint:

If I had a movement I created and led and called it “God-ism” but then said, “hey, it doesnt have anything to do with God” would you think I’d picked a pretty darn inaccurate name for it? Me too.

So, apply that logic to “satanism”

]]> By: Salvatore M http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54545 Salvatore M Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:23:20 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54545 non theistic satanism is still theistic satanism. think about it. non theistic satanism is still theistic satanism. think about it.

]]> By: eric k: freezer burned atheist http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54544 eric k: freezer burned atheist Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:56:32 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54544 The same as following any other secular philosophy, I imagine. For instance, there's nothing inherent in my atheism to keep me from being an Epicurean. The same as following any other secular philosophy, I imagine.

For instance, there’s nothing inherent in my atheism to keep me from being an Epicurean.

]]> By: jakobnow http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54543 jakobnow Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:47:54 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54543 None, Satanists have a set of beliefs that Atheists don't agree with. While Satanists do not believe in god, there approach to the topic is much, much different then the point of view of an Atheist. None, Satanists have a set of beliefs that Atheists don’t agree with. While Satanists do not believe in god, there approach to the topic is much, much different then the point of view of an Atheist.

]]> By: La Nokta Besto http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54542 La Nokta Besto Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:40:22 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54542 Some people like ritual and pageantry. Anton LaVey believed people needed "good, honest emotionalizing." Some people like ritual and pageantry.

Anton LaVey believed people needed “good, honest emotionalizing.”

]]> By: Harvey http://www.mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html/comment-page-1#comment-54541 Harvey Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:09:12 +0000 http://mysticbanana.com/if-non-theistic-satanism-such-as-that-of-anton-lavey-is-atheistic-in-nature.html#comment-54541 Without having studied the material you're referencing (Anton LaVey's books, etc...) I'm not qualified to answer that question. But I'm sure that won't stop anyone else, especially the Christians. Without having studied the material you’re referencing (Anton LaVey’s books, etc…) I’m not qualified to answer that question.

But I’m sure that won’t stop anyone else, especially the Christians.

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