#51255 - 03/18/11 06:36 PM
Re: Are you a Satanist in public
[Re: Diavolo]
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Anastasia
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Registered: 03/18/11
Posts: 6
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All I asked is an information about it, if you know it, of course.. I am not playing games here, and I ask you for help.. Not to worry about me.. 
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#51262 - 03/18/11 07:56 PM
Re: Are you a Satanist in public
[Re: Anastasia]
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The Zebu
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Registered: 08/08/08
Posts: 1647
Loc: Orlando, FL
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I'm going to hold back on the caustic sarcasm welling up inside me and just give some straight-up advice.
If you consider that dream anecdote as possibly being real, then clearly you should rely on more than some tiny markings on a ceiling if you're looking for objective proof of supposedly supernatural abilities.
In truth, most "examples" given by people who have experienced similar things are nothing more than misinterpretations. We all encounter tiny little coincidences and odd occurrences that are difficult to explain. Everyone does. But some people use these small anecdotes to validate some sort of grandiose cosmological fantasy. They become increasingly delusional and their claims become more and more absurd, but in the end the only "proof" they can fall back on are vague and insignificant "deja vus". But the truth is, the whatever visions or voices you see are all in your head, and based upon psychological conditioning, not reality. This problem is greatly worsened if you're actually "seeing" things on a regular basis.
Whatever things you see and voices you hear are images drawn from your subconscious, so if you are studying Satanism, then your experiences will seem more "Satanic."
To illustrate, I once met a woman who dabbled in the occult in her teens, and started seeing demons everywhere. This started to worry her, so her family urged her to seek professional help. Instead she converted to Christianity, hoping that accepting Jesus would drive the devils away. The demons are gone-- but now she hears and sees angels everywhere!
There is nothing wrong with altered states of consciousness if they are ritually controlled and induced naturally. Unfortunately, some people do not have an "off" switch because of health problems, which is why such people are not encouraged to take up practical occultism.
Chances are I would warn against seeking out other people who hear voices and see waking visions; they will only reinforce your mistakes. It's sort of like "pro ana" communities online that encourage other girls to continue being anorexic.
Yes, admitting you have a psychiatric health problem is not as glamorous as believing what you see is "real". But in the end, you have a problem-- or at least as far as I can tell from my limited online perception of you. It's not an insult to your sanity; I mean no offense. If you think you might need some assistance, seek professional help. I have family with psychiatric issues, and I've seen what can happen if such things go too long uncontrolled.
You can either accept or disregard my suggestions; it's entirely in your hands.
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«Recibe, ˇoh Lucifer! la sangre de esta víctima que sacrifico en tu honor.»
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#51266 - 03/18/11 08:22 PM
Re: Are you a Satanist in public
[Re: JohnTurk]
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bremloc
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Registered: 03/12/11
Posts: 12
Loc: Ohio
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I'm public enough for those who are aware to pick up on it. I can't just come right out everywhere and say the religious philosophy I have aligned myself with is called Satanism, I work with very xian people who already give me a hard enough time on just being Atheist. My friends know, my family knows thats all that I care about. I do plan on getting some tats that represent this though.
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#51515 - 03/21/11 08:08 PM
Re: Are you a Satanist in public
[Re: Morgan]
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tuathacoagula
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Registered: 03/20/11
Posts: 24
Loc: Japan
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When I read through this thread recently, I asked myself the question "am I Satanic in public?" I am currently having to break this down into three areas for my own understanding: thoughts, actions and aesthetics.
For the aesthetics angle, I would have to say that personally I read this as striving to achieve the highest aesthetic beauty that one can as an individual. By doing this, I feel that the individual is able to tap into their own self-confidence and carry themselves with a weight and authority. It is more than the old idiom "The suit maketh the man", because not every person can carry off a particular aesthetic and make it work for them.
I then considered my Satanic though process. The Satanic thoughts, in public or in private are something that -for me currently- are under constant scrutiny. This is not because I am attempting to unpick or outwit the writings of LaVey, but rather my own actions and thoughts. I am attempting to consciously interrogate my own actions and thought processes to better understand and improve myself. At some point I anticipate that this will become a more natural process of mindfulness as well as reflection.
This moves me onto what I called "Satanic Actions". I reflect and ask myself "do I act Satanically?" Within the terms laid out in the Satanic Statements, Sins and Rules of the Earth, I would say that I strive to do these things. But for me it is something that need a psychological aspect. By this I mean actions without knowledge are useless. To me, there must be a psychological aspect to what I am attempting. Be it a power game acted out as a mating ritual, or a method of self preservation within the scope of wider social interaction.
I would say, gauge your situation. If its better to stay in the closet at your age inorder to manipulate and get ahead, then stay in the closet.
This is a point that I view with a lot of validity. I read this as tying in to my long winded attempt to say something along the lines of "be true to yourself, but play the game". Without getting all biblical, it is about becoming the wolf in sheep's clothing. There is no point in cutting my nose off to spite my face, and whilst one can argue that by doing this I am perhaps being unnecessarily fluid and accommodating in my interactions, I hope that I have an eye on the bigger picture. An eye that is reflected in my thoughts, actions and outward appearance.
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#51747 - 03/25/11 07:44 AM
Re: Are you a Satanist in public
[Re: 666DemonDog]
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Big Johnitalia
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Registered: 03/23/11
Posts: 6
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666DemonDog, you bring up some interesting points. I do not use any moral base for making decisions in my daily life. I try to break things down as simple as possible, success or failure scenarios. What is a benefit to myself, and what is going to hold me back. I do not consider the impact of others, unless they are close to me. My office definitely has a few martyr's, those who work themselves to the bone for the benefit of others that do not deserve it. When I work, I make sure it is for my benefit, and that I am rewarded. That is part of the reason I do not share my Satanism with my co-workers. My motives would become transparent, and then I would be un-successful.
We could probably have an entire subject on this board about misanthropy. I do have normal relationships. I am married, and have some close friends. However, I despise humanity in general. Particularly the "herd". I enjoy people watching, and being autonomous in large groups. Herd mentality makes me sick. It is a sick fascination I guess. I hate the large group, but I love to watch them from a distance.
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-- a miserable spectacle of wrecked humanity, pitiable to others, and intolerable to myself.
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