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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May 28, 2023

6️⃣ The superstition 6️⃣ of numerology 6️⃣

Write down the number 3 and no one will bat an eye. Write down the number 13 and people will question what you’re doing. Why you gotta jinx us? Write down the number 6 and people might raise an eyebrow. Write down 666, and people will soil themselves. They’ll run screaming from the room believing you’re about to summon a demon. Da Debil! He raisin da Debil! You can raise the Devil by writing down a number, in 2000 years, JC ain’t shown his face. Do people even know why they’re afraid of these numbers? Do they have any first hand experience on why they should be afraid or cautious? Why is 13 bad, but 12 and 14 are fine? Why is 6 fine, 66 is conceding, and 666 is stepping over the line? Why do so many athletes turn the number 13 upside down during a competition? Why have some participants even withdrawn from an event instead of wearing […]

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May 21, 2023

☁️ Wait, maybe I do know where Heaven and Hell are 🔥

So, at this juncture in the road, is Heaven to the left or the right? It’s not on the map, so I feel a little lost… No person of sound mind believes in the existence of a physical Heaven or Hell as described in the Bible, Dante’s Inferno, or any other book spouting those fictions. They aren’t destinations you can hop into the car and visit. You don’t swing by the local gas station or corner shop and ask for directions as if you’re going to Taco Bell. You can’t buy a bus ticket or get airfare for a weekend getaway. It would be funny to cruise down the highway and see a sign saying Heaven,18 miles, left lane. Despite the fictional texts, Heaven isn’t a real destination. It isn’t a city among the clouds. You don’t float around, wearing pristine white, looking down on people while cherubs play on harps. You want a carriage made from a pumpkin, drawn […]

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May 14, 2023

⚖️ What’s the point of old an outdated laws?

I find it amusing when people get frustrated and even mock old and outdates laws, like getting a fine for leaving your dead horse in the street. That’s from the 1800s, during the time of horse and buggy, when ignoring a dead horse in the street was a sanitation issue. But, the cities and states are either too lazy to take them off the books, it’s somehow too expensive, or governments don’t even know they exist. They’re so arcane, no one runs into them anymore. Equally, politicians and lawmakers don’t actually know how laws work, so they aren’t sure what’s on the books. There are relic laws pertaining to piracy too. If you commit an act of aggression on water within certain boundaries of the city, it’s considered piracy. That body of water might be a lake or river and no one would consider its use to fall within the realm of piracy, but by definition, it can and has […]

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May 7, 2023

🌻 Spring Cleaning, Digital Detox, Destruction Ritual

The act of “Spring Cleaning” is usually a cliche, but this year I’ve dug in deep and have been throwing out physical and virtual items left and right. Spring Cleaning: Throwing away physical items is the hardest, but I’ve forced myself to take stock and ask: When the answer is no, it goes into the pile for donation if it has any value, or straight into the trash. I really have to ask, why am I holding onto empty boxes? I have a hard time with this because physical things cost money. It’s hard to throw cash into the trash. But, if something sits the closest, and doesn’t move for months, or longer, what’s its value? Or maybe it has purpose for someone else, and I’m now the messenger. I found myself asking: That last one is a little embarrassing, but it has led to a couple of, “There it is!” moments, which was pretty cool. Digital Detox: The digital […]

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April 30, 2023

🔎 What happened to the burden of proof?

It wasn’t that long ago where the burden of proof was on you as the claimant, but that’s been replaced with, “Prove me wrong.” While that may be amusing for social media memes, it’s not how we should be running our lives and country. We saw this run rampant in the 80s with all the Satanic Panic nonsense. People were arrested on false charges, their lives and reputations ruined without a shred of evidence. The more outrageous the claim, the more people believe it. It’s too ridiculous not to be true is not the way to approach situations. We still see it today. People were rabid for Pizzagate, and fell for it hook, line, and sinker. People didn’t have evidence before they showed up with guns, shooting the locks off the doors and rushing inside to find not a damn thing. Just like all the other child abuse conspiracy theories, there was no basement, no series of secret tunnels. There […]

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April 23, 2023

😈 Satanism, the paranormal, and the supernatural (go into a bar) 👻

Can you be a Satanist, but believe in the paranormal and supernatural? Do those go together? As a Satanist, you can believe in whatever makes you happy, that’s your choice. However, in my view, the paranormal and supernatural don’t fit in with Satanism. Many years ago I was open minded about the idea of spirits, ghosts, and the afterlife. They’re major elements in D&D and RPG games. The Underworld was a central setting for campaigns and explorations. The afterlife is kind of pivotal to escape “permadeath.” The Egyptian afterlife and pyramids are a central part of the culture, which I find fascinating. I didn’t “believe” in the existence of ghosts, but I was open to the idea. Show me some proof and let’s see what’s possible. Some real proof, not grainy, hoax photography. Let me recap a few things I’ve seen with the paranormal. I hate to admit it, but, I’ve watched dozens of paranormal/ghost hunting shows like Ghost Hunters, […]

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April 16, 2023

The Leap from Atheist to Satanist. What’s the big deal?

What’s the big deal in going from Atheist to Satanist? What’s the fundamental change? Neither group believes in a higher power or supernatural entities, so why bother? Further, people seem to be indifferent to Atheists, but soil their pants and become hostile over Satanists, so why align yourself under such a hostile umbrella? To most people, the Atheist is harmless, but the Satanist is dangerous. The Satanist is just trolling Christians, using the name and term to mock and taunt them. In an odd way, people feel duped that a Satanist doesn’t believe in Satan, so why the bait and switch? It’s a sad reality that people still feel Satanism is a worship of Satan, an actual cloven hoofed figure, with horns, who runs around granting favors in exchange for souls. It’s an old trope from the 80s that won’t go away. More to the point, we’re not in the 1600s anymore. To an atheist, there is no belief in, […]

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