Random Biggest Misconceptions Everyone Has About Their Religion (17 items)

• (#3) Satan Doesn't Harm The Innocent, God Does

  From user: TheLolomancer

  “As an atheist who has read the bible cover-to-cover, if I was ever confronted with concrete evidence that everything in the Bible was true, I would, without hesitation, pledge myself to Satan over God.

  God is jealous, vindictive, petty, and violent. Satan does not once harm an innocent, while God harms thousands in what one can only assume is collateral damage in pursuit of his "greater good." Lucifer's fall itself arose out of the fact that he questioned God's methods, which God brands as "prideful," and kicks him to the dirt. As the serpent in the Garden of Eden, he is once again an advocate of doubt and awareness, since an eternity of utopic, brainwashed slavery is still slavery. Even his name, Lucifer, means "bringer of Light," so it's pretty clear he's the one enlightening Adam & Eve with knowledge, and through that, the capacity to choose and experience freedom.

  From my reading of the Bible, Satan seems like the good guy, and between him and God, the only one of the two worthy of adoration."
• (#4) There Are Successful and Unsuccessful Satanists

  From user: GOODahl

  "I know a very successful LaVeyan Satanist (healthy family, lots of friends, makes over $100K a year, beautiful house.) I've also met "Satanists" who are living in mom's basement, are chronically unemployed, and saddled with constant drama due to self- directed f*cking up (arrests, addiction issues, trying to steal sh*t when they haven't realize they are going to get caught easily.)

  My point in sharing this is - some people gravitate towards Satanism b/c of the "self-worship" aspect... however if your Self is sh*tty, has no self-control, is lazy and stupid... your life will be a testament to all your faults & NOT your potential as a glorious human animal.

  Just saying. I HATE HATE HATE seeing un-successful Satanists. It's not that hard to be a successful Satanist if you are intelligent...

  (btw I am a Satanist.)"
• (#12) You Are The Master Of Your Own Destiny

  From user: Scrappy_Larue

  “There is no being named Satan. Satanists are pure atheists. There are no supreme beings. Nature is indifferent to us. The closest thing to a god in our universe is ourselves. You are at the center of your own universe, and you have the power to change it.”
• (#8) The Basic Beliefs Are Positive

  From user: Yoinkie2013

  “Satanism is built off almost entirely positive and non-bullsh*t beliefs. Here are the 9 basic Satanic beliefs, kind of like Christianities commandments:

  1) Stupid people do not get ahead in this world. Satanists strive to keep themselves informed and to not be fooled by others who seek to manipulate and use them.

  2) Taking pride in one’s achievements is encouraged in Satanism. However, one should only take credit for one’s own accomplishments. Making empty claims about yourself is not only obnoxious but also potentially dangerous, leading to sin No. 4, self-deceit.

  3) Solipism: Satanists use this term to refer to the presumption many people make that other people think, act and have the same desires as themselves. It’s important to remember that everyone is an individual with his own individual goals and plans. To expect someone to treat you as you treat him is foolish. Instead, Satanists encourages you to treat people as they treat you. You should always deal with the reality of the situation rather than expectations.

  4) Satanists deal with the world as it is. Convincing yourself of untruths because they are more comfortable is no less problematic than letting someone else deceive you.

  5) Satanism exalts the power of the individual. Western culture encourages people to go with the flow, and to believe and do things simply because the wider community is doing such. Satanists attempt to avoid such behavior, following the herd only if it makes logical sense and suits one’s own needs.

  6) Remain aware of both the big and small pictures, never sacrificing one for the other. Remember your own important place in things, and don’t be overwhelmed with the viewpoints of the herd. On the flipside, we do live in a world larger than ourselves. Always keep an eye on the big picture and how you can fit yourself into it.

  7) Society is constantly taking old ideas and repackaging them as new, original ideas. Do not be fooled by such offerings.

  8) If it works, use it. You should never be embarrassed of your own accomplishments. However, if pride is getting in the way of getting things done with other people, you should set it aside until such time as it becomes constructive again.

  9) Beauty and balance are two things Satanists strive for. This is particularly true in magical practices but can be extended to the rest of one’s life as well. Avoid following that which society dictates is beautiful and learn to identify true beauty, whether or not others recognize it.”
• (#9) Satan Is Actually The Voice Of Reason

  From user: PM_ME_YOUR_C*OTERS

  “Satanist use the symbol of Satan. It was Satan who made Eve eat the fruit and thus man gained knowledge. Satanists like the idea of Satan being the voice of reason.”
• (#17) Don't Sacrifice Yourself For Others, As No One Will Sacrifice For You

  From user: Anonnymush

  “LaVeyan Satanism is also a reaction to Christianity's edicts of false kindness to the other which lead to cruelty toward the self. Allowing someone to come into your home, your only place of solace and protection, and be cruel to you there, just because you feel obligated to be polite and loving even in the face of abuse is cruelty. To counter that urge which at the time everyone in Europe had been taught, we are instructed to be cruel and merciless to such people. As you see an innocent victim as a person deserving your protection, you must also see yourself as a person deserving your protection, because you cannot rely on anyone else to do so. Not a god, not a father, not a stranger. It is your job.”

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