What is the difference between a Satanist, Luciferian, and a Sinisterist?
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HUGE question . . . I will try to explain
Satanism is a self-liberating philosophy that encourages embracing the carnal aspects of oneself that societal norms often teach us to be ashamed of. It advocates for self-acceptance and the acknowledgment of one's primal instincts as a natural and integral part of the human experience. By doing so, individuals can achieve a more authentic and fulfilled existence.
Central to this philosophy is the idea of carving one's own path guided by personal Will rather than adhering to external expectations or servitude. It emphasizes the importance of autonomy and self-determination, urging individuals to make choices that align with their true desires and aspirations.
Additionally, it acknowledges that truth is not always beautiful or pleasant. This perspective encourages a realistic and honest approach to life, where one is prepared to face and accept harsh realities in the pursuit of genuine understanding and personal growth.
The philosophy also stresses the importance of pragmatic action: "Do what works for you." This principle encourages individuals to adopt practices and beliefs that are effective and beneficial for their unique circumstances, rather than conforming to universal standards or dogmas.
Finally, respect for the Wills of others is a key tenet. While pursuing one's own path, it is crucial to honor and respect the autonomy and choices of others. This mutual respect fosters a community where diverse perspectives and paths are acknowledged and valued.
Lucifer is a poetic Latin descriptive noun used in place of various words associated with the Morning Star in mythology. The Latin word 'Lucifer may translate to "light-bearer", however, the earliest association with the word Lucifer is with the Morning/Evening Star, Phosphorus/Hesperus. The Morning/Evening star was a poetic device used by ancient Mesopotamians and Greeks to describe a bright but lesser deity that attempts to usurp a greater deity but ultimately fails to do so.
Luciferianism is a very modern term that doesn't pertain to the origin of the Archetypal Roman Lucifer but rather to a Western Left Hand Path philosophy evolved by Michael W Ford and Myself in the late 1980's/early 1990's.
Lucifer is the Principle of Compassion for Life and Creation, the Light born in the Womb of Darkness . . . defiance of corrupt authority and the Current of Spiritual Evolution. Lucifer is that core level of the Cosmos. The Principle of Self-development. The model of individuality, individuation, and independence. Lucifer is symbolized from culture to culture and is defined by that culture. Lucifer is a Collective Name for Spiritual Freedom.
Lucifer is not an Adversary as the word Satan (Shaiten) describes, Lucifer is the 'Bringer of Light' in other words Lux Lucis (Lucifer) is gnosis, truth and Divine knowledge. Lucifer brought us the Truth and Freedom from the Will of another, and showed us the way to either be One with God / Nature / Objective Universe or to become a god ourselves. Lucifer is the principle of progress and intellectual inquiry, the divine inspiration behind spiritual enlightenment. Through Lucifer's spirit humanity first climbed down from the trees and The Luciferian Principle has represented the flow of progress ever since.
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You asking implies @'Amir Alzzalam was NOT banned, which means @Alif Balaam Yashin misunderstood the situation in an earlier thread.
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I think you covered Satanism and Luciferianism but did you cover Sinisterism?
No, I had originally banned 'Amir - I remember having to deal with a particularly nasty troll who had flooded the forums with anti-semitic crap. When I was cleaning up the threads he'd messed up I came across some posts by 'Amir I read as confrontational, and as a knee-jerk reaction banned him, too. However, my intuition said that as a long-term member I should raise any concerns about posting in private and resolve any potential matters that way, but I lacked patience and went ahead with it anyway. When Alif challenged me on it I was forced to rethink the situation and realized I had been in the wrong, so I unbanned 'Amir and apologized to him.
Thank you very much for the detailed reply - that certainly sounds like the form of Satanism I'm more familiar with, as popularized by Anton LaVey, but I wasn't sure how Luciferianism fitted in with that. I had wondered whether that had more focus on the study of the Qabbalah, as per Crowley, but I'm guessing maybe that's a tool that people make their own choice to use or not in general, and that it will vary across individuals.
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It was a good explanation
I'm still not sure the difference with Sinisterism was explained?
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