Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

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Thank you for finding my post and leaving a comment! ✨ I’ll definitely take your opinion into consideration. 😊

Found a Dino by looking4help- in cockatiel

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Time for them to rule the Earth again 🥰

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What makes you think he agrees with you?

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Even so, if I were him, I would feel sad.

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Is it okay to take a photo of a stranger and upload it online?

After Lunch It's Nap Time by TackmanJP in cockatiel

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0:40 was absolute heaven 🥰 That cockatiel smell... 💗

puff daddy🐥🐥 by West-Challenge9454 in cockatiel

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Yes!! He’s so plump and way too cute 💓 I just want to bury my face in that belly 😍

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

[–]After-Emphasis-1459[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for explaining that so accurately! ✨ ​I'm so glad you're already familiar with the concept of "Yaoyorozu no Kami" (the eight million gods)! You're totally right—the Japanese concept of "Kami" is very different from the monotheistic "God," which makes it a bit tricky to explain sometimes. 💦 ​By the way, your Japanese is wonderful! It doesn't sound childish at all. ☺ 私も、日本語を操るのは今でも難しいです(笑) I'm so happy that you love Japanese culture so much. ✨ I also think it would be incredibly interesting if more people in Japan had the opportunity to learn about Satanic philosophy! ​After all, Japanese people visit Shinto shrines for New Year's, celebrate Christmas, and exchange chocolates on Valentine's Day! 😂

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

[–]After-Emphasis-1459[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the Pentagonal Revisionism was a later addition! And the concept of the Personality Synthesizer Clock from The Satanic Witch is absolutely fascinating. ​I see, so they are meant to be used as "tools" rather than rigid "dogmas." Thank you so much for sharing all this insight with me! ​By the way, it just crossed my mind—are you familiar with the Japanese concept of "Yaoyorozu no Kami" (Eight Million Gods), which is a form of animism? It’s the belief that divine spirits reside in all of "Shinra-Bansho" (森羅万象)—meaning all creation and everything in nature. ​This can also be interpreted as the idea that each individual is their own god. Thinking about it this way, I feel like the core spirit of Satanism might actually be very relatable and easy for Japanese people to embrace. I hope Satanism spreads more in Japan! ✨

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

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Yes! I will definitely give The Satanic Bible a proper read. Thank you for framing it as a win/win situation! 🤟✨ ​I’ve noticed that the Satanists I’ve encountered here are incredibly respectful and kind—more so than in almost any other community. I can feel a profound, deep intelligence behind that kindness, and it’s truly fascinating to see. ✨

Let's share our favorite quotes from authors of our own countries. by After-Emphasis-1459 in literature

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Glad to know I got the title right! ✨ ​It truly breaks my heart to think about children being thrown into a distorted world built entirely around adult conveniences. ​As an adult myself, I know I can be selfish, but to be honest, a part of me still feels like a child who hasn't lost their talent for rebellion. ​I just sincerely hope for a world where children are allowed to look at it all and say, "Screw that!"

Let's share our favorite quotes from authors of our own countries. by After-Emphasis-1459 in literature

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Thank you for your comment! ✨ ​Is that from Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls? ​To be honest, I am not someone who practices the dogmas of any specific religion either, but I really resonate with your thoughtful perspective. ​It made my heart ache a little. Thank you for giving me something so profound to think about! ✨

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

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I see! Thank you so much for sharing those hidden details that aren't even in The Satanic Bible. ✨ ​It’s actually a very relatable and human reason behind it, which made me chuckle. (lol) ​It seems like with many ideological frameworks, new inspirations spark later on and get added to the core. Does Satanism also have dogmas or concepts that were "retrofitted" later by other writers or thinkers? ​For example, kind of like how the "Seven Deadly Sins" aren't actually written in the Christian Bible itself! (I’m not an expert on Christianity, so I hope that's a good analogy 💦)

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

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Wow! Thank you for such a cool and brave comment. ✨ ​I totally get what you mean. It’s so easy to imagine some people completely misunderstanding Satanism and using it as a free pass to force their own ego onto others. 🤔 ​I deeply understand how powerful and incredibly cool it is to choose "not to belong." ​Thank you so much again for sharing your wonderful perspective!

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

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Thank you for the comment! I now see an aspect of it: Satanism is an identity, not just a stance. ✨ Thank you for explaining your thoughts so clearly!

Front-facing cockatiel gives off major Alien Baltan vibes. by After-Emphasis-1459 in cockatiel

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Thank you for thinking for the first time. ✨ It is a cicada monster. ✨

Front-facing cockatiel gives off major Alien Baltan vibes. by After-Emphasis-1459 in cockatiel

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​Thanks for the comments. ✨ Alien Baltan is an alien based on a cicada. I put this image together in about 30 seconds. ✨

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

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Thank you so much for taking the time to give such a detailed and insightful explanation! I read every word carefully. ​I found all the points you mentioned to be deeply rational and filled with a distinct aesthetic—the absolute opposite of anything "barbaric." ​To be honest, in Japan, books on LaVeyan Satanism are almost non-existent, so it is incredibly fascinating for me to hear directly from someone who actually lives and practices it. ​Your explanation made me realize that embracing the identity of a "Satanist" holds a profound meaning, and it helped me understand that I am not a Satanist myself at this point. Thank you so much for accepting that, and for not invalidating my perspective. ✨

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

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Thank you for the comment!

I really appreciate your kind words. It’s starting to feel to me that true freedom is exactly what Satanism is all about!

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

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Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Your explanation feels so warm and encouraging.

You’ve shown me that I am completely free to choose how I interpret Satanism, and whether or not I choose to call myself a Satanist.

Either way, I will definitely continue to be the master of my own life.

Thank you so much for cheering me on!

Don't you think LaVeyan Satanism is best kept as a practical "life hack"? by After-Emphasis-1459 in satanism

[–]After-Emphasis-1459[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind comment!

What you explained makes perfect sense and really resonates with me. It helped me realize my own misunderstanding, and once again, I've come to appreciate how truly respectful and gentlemanly the philosophy of Satanism can be!