Choose your sins
Sins have always caused a minor state of enthusiasm in my mind.
My teddy bear once told me that in my desperate search for attention throughout my years in middle school I have alienated myself so much (hoping for a solution to unfold itself) that I have changed my complete personality and given into the left hand path - "evil" *wind blows the tree leaves* (yes visualize)
Personally, I think he has no idea what he's talking about. I likes sins because I make them so much I figured It would be easier to simply "join what you cannot defeat" which is of course delusional, given the fact that due to my Atheist beliefs I use them purely for the purpose of personal entairtament (that last remark seriously fell about 3km [thank jesus for the common cold and its simplicity] from making any sense whatsoever.
Here are what I find the most common types of sins:
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS:
This is where it all started, these are not neccessarily reffered to as sins or even considered such but they are clearly similar to the rest of the sins in their fundamental basis
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS ARE THE FOLLOWING:
1. "I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me..." This commandment is to believe in the existence of God and His influence on events in the world, and that the goal of the redemption from Egypt was to become His servants (Rashi). It prohibits belief in or worship of any additional deities
2. "Do not make an image or any likeness of what is in the heavens above..." This prohibits the construction or fashioning of "idols" in the likeness of created things (beasts, fish, birds, people) and worshipping them.
3. "Do not swear falsely by the name of the LORD..." This commandment is to never take the name of God in a vain, pointless or insincere oath.
4. "Remember [zachor] the Sabbath day and keep it holy" (the version in Deuteronomy reads shamor, "observe") The seventh day of the week is termed Shabbat and is holy, just as God ceased creative activity during Creation. The aspect of zachor is performed by declaring the greatness of the day (kiddush), by having three festive meals, and by engaging in Torah study and pleasurable activities. The aspect of shamor is performed by abstaining from productive activity (39 melachot) on the Shabbat.
5. "Honor your father and your mother..." The obligation to honor one's parents is an obligation that one owes to God and fulfills this obligation through one's actions towards one's parents.
6. "Do not murder" Murdering a human being is a capital sin.
7. "Do not commit adultery." Adultery is defined as sexual intercourse between a man and a married woman who is not his wife.
8. "Do not steal." According to Rashi, this is not understood as stealing in the conventional sense, since theft of property is forbidden elsewhere and is not a capital offense. In this context it is to be taken as "do not kidnap."
9. "Do not bear false witness against your neighbor" One must not bear false witness in a court of law or other proceeding.
10. "Do not covet your neighbor's wife" One is forbidden to desire and plan how one may obtain that which God has given to another. Maimonides makes a distinction in codifying the laws between the instruction given here in Exodus (You shall not covet) and that given in Deuteronomy (You shall not desire), according to which one does not violate the Exodus commandment unless there is a physical action associated with the desire, even if this is legally purchasing an envied object.
Although these are more of "words of guidance" they can easily be converted into their antonym to fit their destined definition.
THE 7 DEADLY SINS:
Possibly the most highly publicized in the masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" (particularly in Inferno and Purgatorio) these are the 7 deadly sins that grant admittance to Hell and the Purgatory
Lust
Gluttony
Sloth
Greed
Envy
Pride
Wrath
THE SATANIC SINS
Personal favourites, without giving away my usual wave off ironic pretenciousness (haha paradox) they make me feel sane.
Stupidity — The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
Pretentiousness — Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. This is on equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyone’s made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.
Solipsism — Projecting your reactions, responses, and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are can be very dangerous for Satanists. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.” It’s work for most of us, and requires constant vigilance, lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As it has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
Self-deceit — It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements”, but deserves to be repeated here. It is another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred vows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The
only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!
Herd Conformity — That’s obvious from a Satanic stance. It’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely, instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
Lack of perspective — Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraints: Know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies — Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
Counterproductive Pride — That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: If it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.
Lack of Aesthetics — This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time, so they are discouraged in a consumer society; but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. It’s not what’s supposed to be pleasing: It’s what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.
7 DEADLY PLACEBO SINS
There is not much to be said about these part from the fact that they should be considered by those searching for an alternate lifestyle *clears throat* in other words those worshiping Brian Molko or Stephen Ordal
Laziness (Sloth)
Homophobia
Racial Intolerance
Parental Guidance Stickers
Violence (Wrath)
Retro
Sobriety
Well there you go it's 2:40 AM and I really need to go watch "The Virgin Suicides" so ye basically my work here is done
This is Legion signing off
My teddy bear once told me that in my desperate search for attention throughout my years in middle school I have alienated myself so much (hoping for a solution to unfold itself) that I have changed my complete personality and given into the left hand path - "evil" *wind blows the tree leaves* (yes visualize)
Personally, I think he has no idea what he's talking about. I likes sins because I make them so much I figured It would be easier to simply "join what you cannot defeat" which is of course delusional, given the fact that due to my Atheist beliefs I use them purely for the purpose of personal entairtament (that last remark seriously fell about 3km [thank jesus for the common cold and its simplicity] from making any sense whatsoever.
Here are what I find the most common types of sins:
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS:
This is where it all started, these are not neccessarily reffered to as sins or even considered such but they are clearly similar to the rest of the sins in their fundamental basis
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS ARE THE FOLLOWING:
1. "I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me..." This commandment is to believe in the existence of God and His influence on events in the world, and that the goal of the redemption from Egypt was to become His servants (Rashi). It prohibits belief in or worship of any additional deities
2. "Do not make an image or any likeness of what is in the heavens above..." This prohibits the construction or fashioning of "idols" in the likeness of created things (beasts, fish, birds, people) and worshipping them.
3. "Do not swear falsely by the name of the LORD..." This commandment is to never take the name of God in a vain, pointless or insincere oath.
4. "Remember [zachor] the Sabbath day and keep it holy" (the version in Deuteronomy reads shamor, "observe") The seventh day of the week is termed Shabbat and is holy, just as God ceased creative activity during Creation. The aspect of zachor is performed by declaring the greatness of the day (kiddush), by having three festive meals, and by engaging in Torah study and pleasurable activities. The aspect of shamor is performed by abstaining from productive activity (39 melachot) on the Shabbat.
5. "Honor your father and your mother..." The obligation to honor one's parents is an obligation that one owes to God and fulfills this obligation through one's actions towards one's parents.
6. "Do not murder" Murdering a human being is a capital sin.
7. "Do not commit adultery." Adultery is defined as sexual intercourse between a man and a married woman who is not his wife.
8. "Do not steal." According to Rashi, this is not understood as stealing in the conventional sense, since theft of property is forbidden elsewhere and is not a capital offense. In this context it is to be taken as "do not kidnap."
9. "Do not bear false witness against your neighbor" One must not bear false witness in a court of law or other proceeding.
10. "Do not covet your neighbor's wife" One is forbidden to desire and plan how one may obtain that which God has given to another. Maimonides makes a distinction in codifying the laws between the instruction given here in Exodus (You shall not covet) and that given in Deuteronomy (You shall not desire), according to which one does not violate the Exodus commandment unless there is a physical action associated with the desire, even if this is legally purchasing an envied object.
Although these are more of "words of guidance" they can easily be converted into their antonym to fit their destined definition.
THE 7 DEADLY SINS:
Possibly the most highly publicized in the masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" (particularly in Inferno and Purgatorio) these are the 7 deadly sins that grant admittance to Hell and the Purgatory
Lust
Gluttony
Sloth
Greed
Envy
Pride
Wrath
THE SATANIC SINS
Personal favourites, without giving away my usual wave off ironic pretenciousness (haha paradox) they make me feel sane.
Stupidity — The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
Pretentiousness — Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. This is on equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyone’s made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.
Solipsism — Projecting your reactions, responses, and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are can be very dangerous for Satanists. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.” It’s work for most of us, and requires constant vigilance, lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As it has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
Self-deceit — It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements”, but deserves to be repeated here. It is another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred vows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The
only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!
Herd Conformity — That’s obvious from a Satanic stance. It’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely, instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
Lack of perspective — Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraints: Know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies — Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
Counterproductive Pride — That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: If it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.
Lack of Aesthetics — This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time, so they are discouraged in a consumer society; but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. It’s not what’s supposed to be pleasing: It’s what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.
7 DEADLY PLACEBO SINS
There is not much to be said about these part from the fact that they should be considered by those searching for an alternate lifestyle *clears throat* in other words those worshiping Brian Molko or Stephen Ordal
Laziness (Sloth)
Homophobia
Racial Intolerance
Parental Guidance Stickers
Violence (Wrath)
Retro
Sobriety
Well there you go it's 2:40 AM and I really need to go watch "The Virgin Suicides" so ye basically my work here is done
This is Legion signing off
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