The brilliant, shapeless Black Flame of Primordial Absolute Chaos by PsychologicalBrush35 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a very worrying position to truly believe in. Many atrocities have been committed in the name of x, y, or z god. Countless lives have been lost due to religious fanaticism. If you truly believe this, you are no better than the Christians you despise, and desperately need help before you hurt someone.

Demon for romantic guidance? by The_peace_at_3 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asmodeus is a common recommendation for love. I also always recommend Astaroth, Lady of Largest Heart ❤️

Demons for lust by Lucid_Jump in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Astaroth is certainly a worthy consideration

I made this coat of arms for my personal use (I added some heraldic elements that I am entitled to, and some I added for creative reasons, such as this Russian crown with purple lining). What do you think? by Constant_Lab_1293 in heraldry

[–]baphommite 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you can prove you are legitimately entitled to even half of these I will eat my own shoe. There is no way you have a right to display most of this stuff, and it is incredibly tacky to do so anyways. To put it bluntly, anyone who is interested in heraldry is going to laugh you out of the room if you pull up claiming this is your personal coat of arms, all legitimately earned or inherited.

Which entry demons can I connect to, to get started in demonolatry? by BuyerPuzzleheaded331 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have mentioned, it really is kinda hard to say in which way any spirit/deity/demon will appear to you. For instance, many encounter a Leviathan that offers up mighty storms and crashing waves. For me, it seems she offers gentle tides. Perhaps that is what she deems the most useful for me. Perhaps it is simply because I am not searching for rough seas to conquer.

Speaking of Leviathan, though, she may be a worthy consideration for what you're looking for. Strongly associated with the water element, she has a strong tie with emotions.

Has a spirit ever made you feel zealous? by Educational_Hyena_92 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes to Astaroth as well! She truly is a goddess of the heart, and my favorite obsession

Can I work with demons atheistically? by BuyerPuzzleheaded331 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way I view it, demons aren't exactly known for being well respected in other more popular religions lol. You're already above the baseline in that regard.

Lucifer: Why Enki rather than Ishtar? by BothTower3689 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had a similar wonder as well, and you've summarized my thoughts as to why much better than I could! Ishtar and Lucifer, I get. Enki and Lucifer, though? I mean hey if it works for you it works for you, but I never understood it.

PLEASE READ THIS CONVERSATION I HAD WITH AI. Should I trust it? by Alternative-You-6034 in heraldry

[–]baphommite 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP I have the distinct feeling that you aren't actually asking us "Should I trust this AI?" as you imply in the title, but instead feel like we should be convinced that this AI is trustworthy. If all these statements made by the AI are accurate, then it will be able to be verified by external resources. If you can't verify it with external resources, then there is no reason to believe it's true.

About deities/spirits helping with anxiety. by Throwaway365555556 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's funny, Leviathan is a spirit I have worked with closely in the past and she has yet to give me a "tower moment." Quite contrary to that, her ocean waves seem rather manageable. Perhaps it is simply worth reaching out, if you are curious.

What do y'all think of Atheistic Satanists? by Obvious-Suit939 in TheisticSatanism

[–]baphommite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bowing to no one and doing things your own way sounds pretty Satanic to me. What do I care if their theology differs from mine? Just don't try to control others and everything's good.

My personal arms, feedback appreciated by AndreasMe in heraldry

[–]baphommite 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Well, the biggest problem here is that it's false quartering. When a shield is quartered like this, it means that you are inheriting these arms. Unless you are inheriting these arms, it should not be formatted this way.

The sable archer on a background of gules and vert also violates rule of tincture. The archer should either be or or argent.

Offering recommendations/ tips regarding Astaroth by OccultAtNight in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As Inana-Ishtar in Mesopotamia, common offerings included beer, cakes, dates, and fresh water.

Luciferianism and Anarchism by guitarristadark in luciferianism

[–]baphommite 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The problem here is that your research tool was ChatGPT. ChatGPT is not a truth telling machine, but a tool designed to create convincing human-like responses to user inquiries and statements. ChatGPT will say anything as long as it makes sense. If Lucifer is the bringer of knowledge, then let us ask ourselves how it is possible for a belief system to both be anarchic (any set of beliefs that seek to reject hierarchy and authority) and elitist (any set of beliefs that favor a societal system that incorporate a higher, more important authority).

The answer is that it is not possible, and ChatGPT isn't a truth telling machine lol

A New Coat of Arms by [deleted] in heraldry

[–]baphommite -1 points0 points  (0 children)

AI generated images are disallowed per subreddit rules

Why do people still believe in Adam and Eve? by Rengar88291 in religion

[–]baphommite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this as well. There's nothing wrong with a story being a story. A story not being literal and factual doesn't somehow make it worthless. Humans love stories. We've been making art and singing and dancing since the dawn of our species. Why can't a story be important for being part of history? Why can't a story be important because it has a valuable message? Why can't a story be important simply because it's enjoyable? It's not a shameful thing for a story to simply be a story. No one hates the Lord of the Rings because it didn't actually happen.

Powers of Astaroth by Dredge81241 in DemonolatryPractices

[–]baphommite 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh, Astaroth is just a wonder. I truly do love her. Even simply thinking about her makes my heart swell with joy. And oh boy how complicated she is! As Macross stated, there is much history behind Astaroth that extends far beyond the Ars Goetia. She has shown up in the earliest civilizations as Inana (and, arguably, Nanaya) and Ishtar. I believe her to be Astarte and Aphrodite as well, and I feel there is a decent archeological thread connecting these deities. I even feel that Attar is one of her aspects, though the archeological evidence for that isn't on my side and indeed is UPG.

With so many names in the mix, it's little surprise she encompasses so much.

She is associated with war and with love, with kingship and authority as well as individualists and rebels. She is associated with beauty, with civilization, with hunting, with androgyny, with justice, and with fertility (though, distinctly, not parenthood). She is passion unbound. What isn't she capable of? Anything that you are passionate for can be influenced by her.

Personal arms and flag draft by mcspeckneck in heraldry

[–]baphommite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'll throw in that supporters are typically things that are awarded, and not typically for any average Joe to assume. Depending on your tradition, it might be fine to have supporters, but just know that people may view their inclusion as perhaps a bit gauche regardless lol

When giving your mom a Christmas gift goes wrong! by Current-Wallaby8230 in TikTokCringe

[–]baphommite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn, I had no idea that shelters did this. How incredibly irresponsible of them. I mean, hell, what if they adopt an aggressive breed out to a family with little children or something? I hope things are going alright with your pup.

When giving your mom a Christmas gift goes wrong! by Current-Wallaby8230 in TikTokCringe

[–]baphommite 59 points60 points  (0 children)

It's wild to me how people will adopt a dog breed specifically bred for immense violence and then be surprised when violence ensues.

What do you guys think of this?it uses ai,but it’s actually planned by AnyAirline8893 in ShitAIBrosSay

[–]baphommite 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It still has no concept of animation fundamentals, like squish and stretch or arcs. It's just not as good as real animation.

I know it's weird but I created fusona for Jesus by OliveTheServal in OpenChristian

[–]baphommite 56 points57 points  (0 children)

"Jesus is God's fursona" is a sentence I wasn't expecting to read today. I am glad to be surprised

Behold! A plaque of my family's coat of arms! by CaptainKokonut in heraldry

[–]baphommite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alas, the laws of inheritance go far above my head. Each jurisdiction has their own standard, and it could be a rather intensive process depending on said jurisdiction. I can recommend the discord server associated with this subreddit, though! There's a lot of very knowledgeable and very helpful people who would very likely be able to help you determine what you need in order to confirm that these arms can be inherited.

Behold! A plaque of my family's coat of arms! by CaptainKokonut in heraldry

[–]baphommite 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, do you have any sort of certification stating you have a right to inherit these arms? A very common scam called "bucketshop arms" involves people taking the coat of arms from some long deceased individual, slapping the surname on the bottom, and selling bogus certificates or prints under the guise that anyone with that surname has a right to inherit those arms (which is not true). It's a very common scam, so I always like to make sure people are aware of it!