The Problem with Satanic Churches
It is a matter of personal opinion (and much debate) as to whether Satanism is more properly called a philosophy or a religion. Whichever it is, it obviously uses the trappings of organized religion. Satanic organizations are ‘churches’, ‘temples’, and ‘brotherhoods’; their leaders are ‘high priests’, ‘magisters’, and ‘Black Popes’. Continued…
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The Problem with Magic
Satanic denominations define magic in many different ways. For some it is the art of tapping into mysterious energies and shaping them to one’s will. For others, it is calling upon otherworldly entities to do one’s bidding. Perhaps it is merely tricks of applied psychology, no different than the skilled application of mentalism or subtle manipulation. Continued…
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Reclaiming Evil
Another ‘basic’ topic, but a question that Satanists of any stripe get nearly every day is this: why associate yourself with something that’s evil?
Short answer: We don’t.
And a collective cry goes up: “But Satan is evil!” Okay, then, here’s the long answer:
One Man’s God is Another Man’s Devil
It’s true. Continued…
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The Five Principles
The philosophy of Positive Satanism is based upon five core principles, known (rather obviously) as the Five Principles. The Five Principles are simple on their own, but each is the basis for a logical expansion which form the bulk of Jashanic belief. Continued…
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On the Hierarchy of Things
In order to understand many of the concepts I’ll be talking about later, it helps to understand my concept of spiritual hierarchy. Like many theists, I believe that some entities or energies are ‘higher’ (bigger, more powerful, more important) than others. Continued…
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Some History on: Lucifer
“Start at the beginning… and when you get to the end, stop.”
- The March Hare, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Although I’m a bit loathe to start with ‘the basics’, it might be a good place to begin. I know someone will comment on it sooner or later, and the history of Satan is a bit too large of a topic to tackle straight off (there are, literally, dozens of books written on the subject). Continued…
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