Original Sin

“Your code begins by damning man as evil, then demands that he practice a good which it defines as impossible for him to practice. … It demands that he start, not with a standard of value, but with a standard of evil, which is himself, by means of which he is then to define the good: the good is that which he is not.”

— Ayn Rand, “For the New Intellectual”, p.136

Anonymous asked: Do LaVeyan Satanists practice "magic" or "witchcraft"? Every time I hear of LaVeyan Satanism it always has something of magic relating to it. Also, I'm aware the religion is basically about choosing your own "good" and "evil". If so, how come satan/baphomet related graphics are always kind of put out there by satanists? Also, is it true that LaVeyan Satanism isn't a religion and that it's actually just a philosophy? Thank you for answering my questions if you do. I appreciate it a lot.

Actually, I would argue that Satanists are the only ones who practice magic and witchcraft.

Satanists take a completely atheistic, aspiritual view on Magic and Witchcraft, further explained here. We see it this way due to how other religions view Magic/Witchcraft as working within nonexistent spiritual planes of existence while Satanic magic works by utilizing the full potential of our own minds and bodies.

On the subject of “good” and “evil, Satanists view Satan as the ultimate fictitious force of good morality and character due to how “Satan” directly translates to “the Opposer”. These two terms are entirely subjective to us and how we affect the world around us. This is not to say that we are blind in our opposition. It simply means that in the three big monotheistic practices of today, we’ve found ourselves to be completely antithetical to what “good” means to them.

Many people like to shit on Satanism, saying that it’s inverted Christianity that takes everything from it, mocks it, and ultimately depends on it when it couldn’t be further from the truth. “Satan” predates Christianity by a great deal and has held the same basic meaning through it’s entirety.

We view Satanism as both a religion and philosophy at the same time, but we view it more as a tool above all else. This is a very important distinction because if would-be Satanists were to not practice the religion/philosophy, they would be cheating themselves out of the ultimate goal all Satanists strive for—attaining ultimate pleasure and satisfaction from life.

Thanks for asking,
Invictvs

danigickle asked: I respects your beliefs, I have a friend who is a Satanist, and I do want to learn more even being Christian, but I feel like the only thing you post is either cool pictures or things against Christianity. We're not always bad. Yes, the church does dumb stuff, but it's that way with every religion. I just think if you want people to hear your beliefs explained, you shouldn't put down theirs, or else they won't listen.

Most of what I post is antitheistic in some form or another, especially all of the nature photos. I say this because nature is everything that Judaism/Christianity/Islam is not. In fact, the two of them are quite cancerous to each other.

I admire your open-mindedness, but I must say that I have very little, if not zero respect for most religious belief systems because most of them deserve nothing but the opposite. The people that hold them are a different story, however.

I have no doubts whatsoever that there are people who are good “with god”. If their beliefs work for them and make them happy, fine. No matter how ignorant I see these folks as, I don’t care one bit until it starts imposing on mine or the lives and freedoms of others. Unfortunately, this is all too often the case.

I appreciate your concern, but I don’t really have a major desire to be heard on the subject of Satanism. I fully understand that I’m the “bad” guy and no matter what I do, I will probably be looked upon as such for a very long time. With that, I don’t desire to be understood either, because I also have very little need to please anyone but those for whom I care about. Satanism is not for everybody. Therefore, I answer only to those who seek.

Thank you,
Invictvs

Anonymous asked: I wanted to know, are there any satanic rituals/prayers?

Satanists have no prayers because the only gods we would be “praying” to are ourselves. We are also against sitting around with our hands open to be given what we desire. We prefer instead to set goals for ourselves and ensure we achieve them—to seize and take what should be ours.

There are a few published rituals in a few different books. Some are for self-therapy while others are for show. These are often done publicly in order to express the Satanic point of view. For example, a Satanic ritual called The Rites of Ragnarök (intended to express our contempt for religion) was openly performed in light of the events which led to the 9/11 attacks. The purpose of this ritual is partly why my blog takes its name.

Aside from that, the three basic types of ritual used in greater magic are as follows:

The Conjuration of Lust
The Conjuration of Destruction
The Conjuration of Compassion

These are the basic forms of psychodramatic self-therapy.

Other rituals are:

Le Messe Noir
The Ceremony of the Stifling Air
Das Tierdrama
Die elektrischen Vorspiele
Homage to Tchort
The Statement of Shaitan
The Ceremony of the Nine Angles
The Call to Cthulhu

Others are basic rituals like Satanic Baptisms (both the Child and Adult rites,) Weddings, and Funerals. There’s also the infamous Black Mass as well.

Most of these rituals are copyrighted to The Satanic Bible and The Satanic Rituals, written by Anton Szandor LaVey. The others are copyrighted to The Satanic Scriptures, by the Church of Satan’s current High Priest, Magus Peter H. Gilmore.

If you wish to understand and know more about them, I suggest you get yourself a copy of each of these as they are short, but amazing reads.

NOTE: No ritual, or in fact anything of true Satanic nature involves harm towards children or animals as we believe these two to be the most Satanic beings in existence. Any harm done to adults is always voluntary and controlled between consenting parties (think: Sadism & Masochism.)

Thanks for inquiring,
Invictvs

Hey!:) I’ve only recently actually researched about satanism, as I was told about Ed Gein and how it was similar to satanic venerations and stuff..whole load of bullshit but anyways, my point is..I find satanism REALLY interesting, especially the fact that it has nothing to do with how society labels it! I’ve much more to learn, but I’m a misanthrope, an atheist and I need to stop giving more than I get, so I think I’m in for it! Oh, where can I get a satanic bible ebook?

Hah, that’s pretty cool to hear. I’m glad you can at least differentiate Satanism by what it truthfully is instead of what the media portrays it as.

I’m not sure about an eBook, but I did learn that Google just opened their own eBookstore with…I think…5 million titles? I’d give it a look if you can. Of course, I would always suggest just picking up a hard copy at a local bookstore.

If you have any questions about it at all, feel free to ask me. I’m usually available on Tumblr or here and if I’m not, I’ll be getting to it as soon as I can.

Thanks for the interest,
Invictvs

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sincerelynelly--deactivated2010 asked: Hello. :)
Your tumblr has helped me learn so much about satanism.
I was wondering if you could tell me anything about LaVeyan Satanism? And the difference between Theistic and LaVeyan satanism?
Anything helps! :)

Hey there,

I’m glad to hear I’ve helped you out. :)

If you want to learn a few of the basics, go directly to my page. I’ve got a few links set up for anyone’s reference.

With your next inquiry, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: LaVeyan Satanism is the only form of Satanism, not only because it is the only officially established “form”, but also because it’s actually a different core of (dis)beliefs from Judeo-Christianity altogether.

Putting the word “Theistic” in front of “Satanism” instantly makes the phrase an oxymoron because all Satanists are atheists; the only things we “worship” are ourselves.

I refer to “Theistic Satanists” as Heretical Christians because they practice the same, silly and delusional belief system, just with the names switched around a bit.

For us, Satan demands study, not worship. If you really want a full understanding of Satanism, pick up a copy of The Satanic Bible. It’s usually no more than eight U.S. dollars at your local book store. It’s also a pretty short read too—only 272 pages.

Thanks for asking.

I’ll be here if you have any further questions.
Invictvs

buphalaphus asked: Lavey attributed man having "become the most vicious animal of all" to our "divine spiritual and intellectual development". What is your take on this "divine spiritual and intellectual development" he referred to? Is this a mockery of the notion that we are so divinely, spiritually and intellectually developed at all just because we share a common vicious nature with other animals? A point about how intellectual and what are considered "divine spiritual" developments guide this viciousness (ie Holy wars, war in general)?

For those who may not be getting what is being called to question here, it’s the seventh Satanic statement:

“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!”

Personally, I think you’re over-analyzing it a bit.

My take on what is being said is that humans are more often worse than “those who walk on all fours” due to humanity’s straying from natural paths of behavior. That we, as a species, have wasted far too much time dabbling into a logical negative and being brainwashed by those who manipulate it (and us) to their will that we’ve warped our own sense of right and wrong.

I believe I can sum up my answer with this:

“Later when I saw them hauling away the whale away I said “why are we killing these whales? Why are the Soviets killing those whales?” They weren’t eating the sperm whale meat; they were making spermicidal oil, which is used for.. as a lubrication oil, for heavy, heat-resistant machinery. And one of the things that they were using spermicidal oil in was the production and manufacture of intercontinental ballistic missiles. I said here we are destroying this incredibly intelligent, socially complex, gentle creature for the purpose of making a weapon meant for the mass extermination of human beings. That’s when it struck me: we were insane. […] as a species, we’re insane.” —Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

A lot of people are hit and miss with their opinions of Paul and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t skeptical of his actions at times too… but from my close observations, I believe him to be one of the “better” animals.

Hope I could shed some light your way.

Thanks for asking.
Invictvs