RE: My Musical Sunday School Sessions - "Know Thy Enemy (What´s The Satanic Bible Really About)"
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Hey, @whywhy, I just wanted to drop by and let you know that I enjoyed this deep dive into The Satanic Bible. Who would have thought that Satan was into self-indulgence and rational self-interests, not me, especially seeing the things I hear people say about him since I was a child.
But seriously, it was interesting to see how LaVeyan Satanism viewed Satan as a symbol of defiance, individualism, and carnal pleasure. It's a far cry from the traditional image of the devil we've all grown up with. I was intrigued by the idea of Satan representing human nature and desires, and how that aligned with ancient texts.
The emphasis on personal gratification and fulfillment without guilt or shame is something that I can relate to. I think we could all use a little more of that in our lives. And the fact that The Satanic Bible encourages us to embrace our desires and pursue our own happiness is a powerful message.
I liked how the Satanic Rules of the Earth and the Nine Satanic Statements balanced self-interest with a more thoughtful and strategic approach to decision-making. I can't help but wonder, though, if Satan himself would really be that concerned with minimizing harm to others. It seems like a very human trait, don't you think?
All in all, I'm looking forward to learning more about The Satanic Bible and its four books.
You are spot on, it´s the same question I asked in the post. I think that the labeling here as in calling it the Satanic Bible is indeed unrelated to the image Satan has among us humans.
God in all his wisdom has destroyed many lives and I would expect Satan to be the same, human lives would not matter, so harm to those lives matter even less.
Therefore I came to the point of view that what was written in this Satanic Bible is an opposing view to many popular and religious beliefs that were made to keep people pressed, ashamed, and with no self-love. Which makes it a very interesting read, but way too human if I would look at it through Gods or Satans eyes.