June 2023 – My Sweet Satan

June 28, 2023

More on the superstition of 666

Are there references to the number 666 as being evil that predate the Bible? There are no known references to the number 666 as being evil that predate the Bible. The concept of the number 666 as a symbol of evil is specifically associated with the Book of Revelation in the Christian Bible. In the book, the number is associated with the Beast or Antichrist, who is presented as a powerful and malevolent figure opposed to God and His followers. It is possible that some ancient cultures had their own beliefs or superstitions surrounding the number 666 that have not survived to the present day. However, there is no evidence of such beliefs, and the association between 666 and evil is largely a product of Christian mythology. In fact, the number 666 was not universally considered an evil or unlucky number until relatively recently in Western history. In many ancient cultures, including those of Greece, China, and Egypt, the number […]

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June 25, 2023

Satanism in Literature – Faust and his pact with the devil

While there are several variations of the Faust story, the general idea is this: Faust makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for unlimited knowledge, worldly pleasures, and power. It’s easy to see it as a retelling of the story that supposedly took place in the mythical Garden of Eden. Gaining knowledge and understanding are considered bad. It’s bad because knowledge and independent thought debunk religion. Living a pleasurable life on your own terms negates the need for a dependence on God. When you’re living a life of pleasure and comfort, God easily gets kicked out of the picture. Having knowledge and pleasure sounds like a great way to live, but there is a common theme to cast knowledge as a shameful thing. The Faustian story, like the tainted apple story in the Garden of Eden, making a pact with the devil or setting the wheels in motion for a satisfying life is bad. There is the idea […]

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June 24, 2023

Satanism in Literature – Faust as a Satanic character

The legend of Faust is a cautionary tale against blind ambition and the dangers of knowledge. It’s a common theme that too much knowledge is a bad and dangerous thing. It’s much better to be dim-witted and a lemming. But, what does Faust as a character and his pact with the devil offer to Satanists? Faust aligns with the ideals of Satanism, as his character represents rebellion, knowledge-seeking and individualism, which are some of the core tenets. Faust’s desire for knowledge can be seen as a metaphor for intellectual exploration and self-discovery. His rejection of traditional religious and moral authority has also been embraced by those who reject dogmatic belief systems and promote self-awareness and self-determination. Faust’s pact with the devil can be interpreted as a metaphor for making a deal with one’s darker, inner self, which is a common theme in modern-day Satanism. His pursuit of personal power and transcendence speaks to the desire for self-mastery. There is no […]

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June 23, 2023

Satanism in Literature – Faust

The figure of Satan has been a popular literary trope for centuries. Whether it is a symbol of temptation, a representation of evil, or a complex character that defies easy interpretation, Satanism has long been a source of inspiration for writers. A prominent example of Satanism in literature is the legend of Faust, which has been retold and adapted numerous times since it first appeared in the 16th century. Faust is a tale of a brilliant scholar who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and pleasures. It was first written by Johann Spiess in his “Volksbuch” in the late 16th century, and later popularized by Christopher Marlowe’s play “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus” and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s epic poem “Faust.” The Faust legend has been used by writers to explore themes such as temptation, redemption, and the limits of human knowledge and power. Satanism in the Faust Legend In the Faust legend, Satan […]

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June 11, 2023

🌎 But, it’s over 300 million years old

There is an odd belief that the world is around 2000 years old. That humankind popped onto the scene fully formed, ready to exert dominion over the Earth. One minute there was a void of darkness, the next there was light and all was good. In a mere 7 days, the entire world and everything in it goes from nothing to something. It’s an interesting fairy tale, and calling it a fairy tale is putting it mildly. People can barely clean their house in 7 days. It takes that long to put together a child’s outdoor playground. We can’t fix a patch of highway or put up a football stadium in that time, yet the entire universe pops out? That’s the history? Come on now. Perpetuating this myth ignores everything we know about the world around us. We know for sure there are millions of things older than 2000 years old. Not only are we talking about simple objects like […]

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June 4, 2023

🕛 Your time is limited, don’t be trapped by dogma

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma. I watched a documentary about Steve Jobs yesterday, and I was struck by how his quotes and philosophy take on a different meaning now that I have a different mindset and outlook on how I live my life. Jobs was a Buddhist and believed in Zen, so there isn’t mention of higher powers or supernatural forces. There isn’t any talk of doing things for the glory of God, or “God has given me these abilities.” His ideas are far more self-centric with a belief that people need to do the best for themselves, to bring joy and fulfillment in their own lives, not for the benefit of some higher power. Hmm, where have we heard that before? For example, take this from one of his interviews. It’s a powerful statement about being true to yourself. *When you grow up, you tend to get […]

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