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

• (#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.”
• (#16) Satanists Believe You Should Do You

  From user: TabularBeast

  “Satanism teaches that the Satanist should do whatever makes them happy. If wearing all black with piercings is what makes you happy, then by all means, do it. If you want to wear floral, do it. If you want to be nude, in an appropriate place at the appropriate time, mind you, you are free to do so.”
• (#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.)"
• (#11) Satanism Places Strong Emphasis On Holding Yourself Accountable

  From user: Gingor

  “It's a way that emphasizes the strength of the individual.
  It places a strong emphasis on being responsible for one's actions, not depending on others, and not teaching others to depend on you either.
  It makes you strong, although many would argue selfish.

  It's only "dark" from the standpoint of Christianity, which was aimed at keeping people stupid and weak for centuries (not making a comment on the current situation with this, btw, talking about medieval times.)"
• (#15) Satanists Do Not Sacrifice Animals

  From user: Satans_Secretary

  “First and foremost, we do NOT do that "sacrifice humans/animals" sh*t. Satan says that people who do this are "lunatics" and "not his children."

  Demons are not "evil monsters." They're actually the gods of humanity.
  For example, my guardian is goetic demon named Haagenti; more well-known as Bastet, the Egyptian Goddess of cats. Her presence smells like honey.

  Satan is a kind and loving person and looks fairly human; he is not an "evil red goat man who hates humanity."

  Satanism's goal is basically finishing what he started; giving us the ability to reach godhood.
  Related, Satanism is actually against the use of drugs/smokes/drinking since it is detrimental to the path of godhood.

  Satan is older than Christianity (he was once known as Enki), and even modern civilization (500k years.) Christianity and the like were/are actually reactions to Satanism.”
• (#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.”

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