(May 14, 2019 at 9:51 pm)EgoDeath Wrote:(May 14, 2019 at 9:08 pm)Belaqua Wrote: This is something new, I think.No, it's not new at all, actually. You just seem to be particularly slow.
(May 14, 2019 at 9:08 pm)Belaqua Wrote: Satan is a Jewish and a Christian character. In your view, why and how do atheists identify with a character from religion? What is the benefit of calling themselves Satanists over, for example, members of the Mickey Mouse Club, or Bronies?Actually, in the original Hebrew, "satan" simply means an adversary. There's some debate among theologians as to whether or not "satan" is used to describe Lucifer, the fallen angel, or simply an evil entity. But that's actually beside the point, because in common usage, Satan means Lucifer. And while Lucifer IS an Abrahamic character, the idea of a devil or evil god is not at all a Christian or Judaic invention. So what's your point?
If your question is simply asking what it means for a Satanist to be a Satanist, I suggest you visit the Church of Satan website.
(May 14, 2019 at 8:50 pm)prhill Wrote: But Laveyns believe ritual magic can be used to actually curse or heal people and make girls come to them for sex. they brag more about results from magic than christians even do from prayer. They even promote Rupert Sheldrake who is very much into pseudoscience. And even though Laveyan satanism does not preach other things like spirit guides or belief in ghosts and reincarnation, demons and a spirit world many Laveyans do believe in those things
This is simply not true. Satanic rituals are used as a therapeutic tool and nothing more. I've also never of of "Rupert Sheldrake." Can you cite a time when he was mentioned in Satanic literature?
It is true they talk about results from rituals all the time. Sheldrake has been promoted by the church of satan in interviews and on their website and in books like "The Satanic Scriptures" and on the COS forum
