Omni:What is Satanism?
Category
Satanism
Question
Spiritual Satanism, what is it?
Source(s)
Spiritual Satanism
Author
High Priestess Maxine Dietrich
URL
https://joyofsatan.org/www.angelfire.com/empire/serpentis666/TRADITIONAL.html
Content
Spiritual Satanism differs from LaVeyan Satanism. We are aware of the existence of Satan/Lucifer as an actual being. We are not atheists! In spite of major discrepancies, the Church of Satan, founded 1966, by Anton Szandor LaVey, presently takes an atheistic stance as far as external deities are concerned, and views Satan as only an "archetype".
In light of new knowledge based upon hundreds of hours of intense and in-depth research, we have discovered the following: 1. Satan is our True Creator God. [...]
True Satanism preceded Christianity by thousands of years and is based upon total transformation of the soul. Christians are deluded into "accepting Jesus Christ" and "living saved" which is all false. Everything in the Christian religion is false and we prove this beyond all doubts. The Christian "saved" hoax is based upon stolen and corrupted knowledge of alchemy, where one truly works spiritually to transform one's soul into godhead.
Many Traditional Satanists worship Satan/Lucifer. Some acknowledge him as a friend and do not worship. We respect individuality and personal choices. One's relationship with Satan/Lucifer is up to the individual, as Satanism values free thought and individuality.
Satan is the bringer of knowledge. The goal of Spiritual Satanism is to apply this knowledge and transform our souls into godhead, as was originally intended by our Creator God Satan.
Unlike most religions, Spiritual Satanism encourages one to question everything. Being one's personal best and exceeding limitations are the essence of Spiritual Satanism and this begins with using one's brains to their maximum potential.
Spiritual Satanism does not in any way conflict with science. We strongly encourage and support all scientific knowledge and enquiry. We are well aware humanity is dangerously behind in scientific knowledge and understanding due to centuries of oppression by Christianity. We believe that all spiritual and paranormal phenomena can be scientifically explained in a rational manner; scientific knowledge has not yet progressed far enough to comprehend or explain much of the so-called "supernatural."
There are no mediators in Spiritual Satanism. We strongly encourage our people to interact one on one with Satan. The ministry is here for guidance and support only. One's relationship with Satan is between that individual and Satan. We take the stance of "responsibility to the responsible." We place no limitations on knowledge or personal power and do everything we can to make all knowledge available to EVERYONE- not just a select few who are a self-appointed "elite" as with other religions. Satan encourages self-study, learning, direct experience.
Most Spiritual Satanists make a commitment to Satan. The commitment is very important because Satan protects us as we work to advance our powers. Those who go it alone or without any spiritual protection often meet with disaster. Once one makes a commitment, Demons often guide us and work with us to help us advance. Unlike right hand path religions, Spiritual Satanism encourages action. Satan wants his people to live life to the fullest and to evolve.
Reaching The Godhead: "The Union With The Divine" Explained
Author
High Priest Hooded Cobra 666
URL
https://satanisgod.org/www.angelfire.com/empire/serpentis666/Union_With_Gawd.html
Content
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The purpose of Spiritual Satanism is to reach the Godhead.
In Ancient Pagan religions, "God" was a code word for the self and the soul of the individual that has reached the Godhead. This state of consciousness is achieved with the rising of the Kundalini Serpent.
"God" also was used interchangeably with the highest level of consciousness that can be achieved by the human being. In this meaning, equality with "God" does not mean to equate one's self with a bearded man in the sky - but rather to attain access to one's own higher consciousness as a human being.
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"God" is additionally a title for people who have successfully attained this rising towards this level of existence. The "Union with God" is also called Samadhi, from the word Sam and Adi, which means to bring the mind and the soul together in communion. That state of existence is a holy state in which man understands his own spiritual inner essence, reaching self realization.
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The road towards this attainment is not easy, nor this is the easiest path, it requires persistence and diligence. Power and understanding will come overabundant for those who follow this path.
Yet those who undertake this path in a serious and respectful manner to the Gods and Satan Himself, will be rewarded with understanding and restoration of the soul. As it has been written, "We save our own Souls" and that is done with spiritual knowledge, not begging for forgiveness from anyone, let alone the enemy. The healing of the individual soul is a work that falls upon the individual, one's loyalty to meditation and one's character.
The Gods represent the heralds and givers of knowledge in that direction. We as human beings have to apply this knowledge, becoming partakers in this highest level of divinity.
Satan and the Gods lead us to the Godhead through ourselves and their most valued friendship and guidance. We must thank them. The most important way to thank them is to immerse ourselves in their gifts, spiritual and physical.
