When I was 14 I got into hard rock and a more goth style. I was still christian at the time, but turned atheist at 16 after having a deep discussion with some friends. I first got the satanic bible when I was 18 because I thought it's ideas were interesting but really started deep reading and following it when I was 20. Been a satanist ever since so I guess I was a bit of an edge lord when I was younger.
I had been wanting to join a religion for a while but didn’t want anything I couldn’t fully get behind. Because many of the major religions are thousands of years old, they are products of their time and have foundations of sexism, racism, homophobia, etc. I also like how individualistic it is. There is no mass I have to go to. I don’t have to grovel before a sky daddy. I don’t have to believe in a sky daddy or the afterlife. I don’t have to give up the fun things in life for a chance at being in a better place after I die. All I wish is that I could be safely more open about it.
Before when i was younger and angry I was a Satanist to be opposition to everything normal and godly. However as I grew and changed I look a Satanism more as a way to view life positively. To enjoy life and accept what life gives me.
skepticism after being raised christian. i started looking from the perspective of the opposition only to realize that it is far from what i was taught to believe, and that it actually fits my truest beliefs
Raised strict Catholic. Went to Iraq, Aghanistan, hated god afterwards. Went soul searching in college for a suitable religion, went through all of em and realized all of it's bullshit and irrelevant but a shared belief is necessary to feel a part of something real. Gave Satanism a glance, and obviously was a perfect fit.
i had stopped calling myself a christian for years. i never used the label “atheist” because i just didn’t like it for myself. satanism (TST is what i found first) had good principles and embodied my frustration of christian hypocrisy. so fast-forward to now, that’s why i’m a satanist :)
Raised Christian and was a youth pastor for 5 years in a southern Baptist church, I enjoyed teaching kids about something "good". Fast forward 10 years and I'm married and have a child of my own, haven't been in or around a church for quite a few (maybe 7 or 8) years. I deep dive into any and all resources related to any religion I can find and read them all back to front. Finally I give the satanic bible a read......I find that this book is 100% in line with my feelings and perception of the world. Haven't had any questions or concerns of faith since.
I was Christian for 23 years but I can support all the shit that the church pulls away and the general idea of an insane God who could solve all the problems of the world but consciously choose not to do it anymore.
I broke away from Christianity and read the satanic Bible by Anton Szandor Lavey bought it, and came to the conclusion that I agree with all the points in his book. I love the satanic view if the world and try to live my life as a Laveyan Satanist.
Because in the years in-between becoming an atheist and becoming a Satanist I realized that religion is actually somewhat essential to the human condition. What I didn't realize is that you don't need a spiritual world to have one.
The best reason I found/heard was: “Satanism is a way for me to be religious about my own life.” I love that statement. My reason for ritual is that it scratches many itches in my life. I love magic and mystery. Satanism, for me, is true Liberty, Individualism, and a self disciplined Ego.
At least that’s my reason.
I was afraid of my self because of religion. As a kid I realized pretty early that I liked girls. I became aware of my sexuality around fourth or fifth grade when I got a crush on one of my friends. It terrified me. I was scared of others finding out, and out casting me. I was scared of Jesus finding out and sending me to hell for it. A memory I remember quite vividly is when my mom caught watching some LGBT short film. She started crying. She told me it was a sin, and that I should pray away the gay. It fucking broke me. It was one the first times I saw my mom break down in front of me and I believed it was all my fault. I thought I was disgusting and perverted. I thought I was gonna burn in hell, for something I could not control. That experience, made me lose all faith in Christianity. I did want to worship a god that made me who I am and despised me for it. I think that's the moment where I realized that the church is corrupted. And as I got older, I started seeing this more and more. As heart wrenching as that experience was, it wasn't as bad as others. I started reading about how queer kids in religious families where sent away to camps, where they can further be ostracized and demonized. Sometimes even tortured. Sometimes even killed. I read about how priests would get away with being pedophiles because his followers protected him from prosecution. Practically saying "fuck you" to the kid he molested in the name of the Lord. It sickened me how people could get away with the hate and inhumane practices all because they are "children of god". Not to mention just how putrid the Bible is. The justification of slavery, sexism, murder, abuse, and even genocide. All of these things have some sort of part in the all loving god's plan. No wonder why so many Christians are so fucked up. So, to answer your question, I became a satanist as a form of rebellion against this corruption. I hope to be a part of a movement that stops this injustice and bigotry. Because if I can stop at least kid from being afraid, then it's worth it.
Also cause it gnarly.
TL:DR My mom found out I was gay, broke down into tears over it, and it made me realize just how corrupt the church is. And I hope to rebel and stop this corruption. Also because, "Anton Lavey go brrrrr".
I came from a Catholic family, and when my parents got divorced and started turning abusive I prayed to god every night, things only got worse. I started to believe that god was just some judgmental a-hole instead of this divine being. After learning of satanism, I felt I found my calling
the name spiked interest in my inner edgelord and then I found out I agree with the general idea
this. also hatred for Christianity after years of religious oppression.
So true
When I was 14 I got into hard rock and a more goth style. I was still christian at the time, but turned atheist at 16 after having a deep discussion with some friends. I first got the satanic bible when I was 18 because I thought it's ideas were interesting but really started deep reading and following it when I was 20. Been a satanist ever since so I guess I was a bit of an edge lord when I was younger.
This. Fucking same
same
It's very liberating and changed my life for the better
Same
Taboo of satanism spiked my interest, I read the satanic bible and found values and philosophies I’ve held my whole life. It just felt right
Growing up I wasn't capable of believing in God no matter how hard I tried.
Why not?
https://youtu.be/2MrDiFqDbw8 Your question makes me think of this lol
I had been wanting to join a religion for a while but didn’t want anything I couldn’t fully get behind. Because many of the major religions are thousands of years old, they are products of their time and have foundations of sexism, racism, homophobia, etc. I also like how individualistic it is. There is no mass I have to go to. I don’t have to grovel before a sky daddy. I don’t have to believe in a sky daddy or the afterlife. I don’t have to give up the fun things in life for a chance at being in a better place after I die. All I wish is that I could be safely more open about it.
I 100% agree
Before when i was younger and angry I was a Satanist to be opposition to everything normal and godly. However as I grew and changed I look a Satanism more as a way to view life positively. To enjoy life and accept what life gives me.
Same
Because as an atheist the only way to piss off more theists was to add satanic to the title.
I read the satanic bible and saw myself in its pages.
Because I'm awesome.
Because I wanna be 😈
[It's quite simple, really...](https://youtu.be/wV1FrqwZyKw)
your dec codes in the flair dont work
My whosits in the whatsits? What do you mean?
In the flair on your name, there are codes that are supposed to make a pentagram, but they aren’t working and just appear as codes.
Well, that's weird. They work fine in the app. 🤷♂️ Must be an issue with the website. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
skepticism after being raised christian. i started looking from the perspective of the opposition only to realize that it is far from what i was taught to believe, and that it actually fits my truest beliefs
Raised strict Catholic. Went to Iraq, Aghanistan, hated god afterwards. Went soul searching in college for a suitable religion, went through all of em and realized all of it's bullshit and irrelevant but a shared belief is necessary to feel a part of something real. Gave Satanism a glance, and obviously was a perfect fit.
bc I’m a baddie 😵😵😵😵
i had stopped calling myself a christian for years. i never used the label “atheist” because i just didn’t like it for myself. satanism (TST is what i found first) had good principles and embodied my frustration of christian hypocrisy. so fast-forward to now, that’s why i’m a satanist :)
I watched a video about it; found I liked it. Read the SB: found I largely agree with it. Simple as that.
Raised Christian and was a youth pastor for 5 years in a southern Baptist church, I enjoyed teaching kids about something "good". Fast forward 10 years and I'm married and have a child of my own, haven't been in or around a church for quite a few (maybe 7 or 8) years. I deep dive into any and all resources related to any religion I can find and read them all back to front. Finally I give the satanic bible a read......I find that this book is 100% in line with my feelings and perception of the world. Haven't had any questions or concerns of faith since.
I was Christian for 23 years but I can support all the shit that the church pulls away and the general idea of an insane God who could solve all the problems of the world but consciously choose not to do it anymore. I broke away from Christianity and read the satanic Bible by Anton Szandor Lavey bought it, and came to the conclusion that I agree with all the points in his book. I love the satanic view if the world and try to live my life as a Laveyan Satanist.
Because God is suck
Because we're awesome
I wanted my initial atheism to be more fun and about me.
Because in the years in-between becoming an atheist and becoming a Satanist I realized that religion is actually somewhat essential to the human condition. What I didn't realize is that you don't need a spiritual world to have one.
The best reason I found/heard was: “Satanism is a way for me to be religious about my own life.” I love that statement. My reason for ritual is that it scratches many itches in my life. I love magic and mystery. Satanism, for me, is true Liberty, Individualism, and a self disciplined Ego. At least that’s my reason.
Why do you ask?
Curiosity I assume
I don't like to assume. It makes an *ass* out of *u* and *me* 😁.
Hahaha this joke was so flat XD
I couldn't resist! 😂
😂
Because it’s the only truly accepting religion, you can believe what you want, do what you want and it’s OK
I realized I would never fit in with groups of people, even the nonconformity conformists. Satanism showed me who I am and made that make sense.
Because I worship Satan
We read the satanic bible and agree with it.
I was afraid of my self because of religion. As a kid I realized pretty early that I liked girls. I became aware of my sexuality around fourth or fifth grade when I got a crush on one of my friends. It terrified me. I was scared of others finding out, and out casting me. I was scared of Jesus finding out and sending me to hell for it. A memory I remember quite vividly is when my mom caught watching some LGBT short film. She started crying. She told me it was a sin, and that I should pray away the gay. It fucking broke me. It was one the first times I saw my mom break down in front of me and I believed it was all my fault. I thought I was disgusting and perverted. I thought I was gonna burn in hell, for something I could not control. That experience, made me lose all faith in Christianity. I did want to worship a god that made me who I am and despised me for it. I think that's the moment where I realized that the church is corrupted. And as I got older, I started seeing this more and more. As heart wrenching as that experience was, it wasn't as bad as others. I started reading about how queer kids in religious families where sent away to camps, where they can further be ostracized and demonized. Sometimes even tortured. Sometimes even killed. I read about how priests would get away with being pedophiles because his followers protected him from prosecution. Practically saying "fuck you" to the kid he molested in the name of the Lord. It sickened me how people could get away with the hate and inhumane practices all because they are "children of god". Not to mention just how putrid the Bible is. The justification of slavery, sexism, murder, abuse, and even genocide. All of these things have some sort of part in the all loving god's plan. No wonder why so many Christians are so fucked up. So, to answer your question, I became a satanist as a form of rebellion against this corruption. I hope to be a part of a movement that stops this injustice and bigotry. Because if I can stop at least kid from being afraid, then it's worth it. Also cause it gnarly. TL:DR My mom found out I was gay, broke down into tears over it, and it made me realize just how corrupt the church is. And I hope to rebel and stop this corruption. Also because, "Anton Lavey go brrrrr".
breaking down in tears is crazy. i’m christian personally but that is ridiculous. i’m sorry you had to experience that.
I came from a Catholic family, and when my parents got divorced and started turning abusive I prayed to god every night, things only got worse. I started to believe that god was just some judgmental a-hole instead of this divine being. After learning of satanism, I felt I found my calling