Category: Religion
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The Social Gospel’s Quiet Revolution in Contemporary Society
I’m going to touch on a subject I hardly ever talk about, politics. There’s another side of Christianity in politics that doesn’t get the headlines it deserves. While I still think that Christianity is a load of hogwash, where this aligns with society and the teachings of that faith make a lot more sense than…
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The Esoteric Baphomet
A Satanist’s Interpretation As a Satanist, I find the symbol of Baphomet, as reimagined by Eliphas Lévi, to be a profound representation of the principles that are close to our hearts and central to our practice. The image is not one of devil worship as often misconstrued by popular media, but rather a complex symbol…
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The Parable of the Flame in the Wilderness
In the heart of the wild, we uncovered our truth. No more empty dreams, just life’s vitality and our desires embraced. The fire’s glow showed our path to fulfillment, guided by wisdom shared among us, each an individual. Life was found in the present, not in distant illusions. Walk with us on this path of…
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10 Tips for Steering Clear of Religious Extremism and Cults
It’s important to think for yourself and learn about different religions to stay safe from extreme religious groups and cults. Talking to different people about their beliefs helps everyone get along better and understand each other. By staying alert and supporting each other, we can make sure our religious practices are safe and bring people…
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Guardians of Authenticity
The Crucial Role of Gatekeeping in Satanism The world of spirituality and belief systems is rich with diversity, encompassing a wide spectrum of ideologies and practices. Among the array of philosophies that have emerged, Satanism stands as a unique and often misunderstood perspective. Rooted in the teachings of Anton LaVey, this philosophy challenges conventional norms…
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God: A Human Invention or Divine Illusion?
Howdy, y’all. It’s been awhile since I’ve written here, but I hope to change that moving forward. In that vein, let us dive straight in. Get ready for an enlightening adventure as we delve into the concept of God, unraveling the origins and motivations behind humanity’s fascination with the divine. We’ll explore ten captivating reasons…
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Critical Thinking is Bad For You
This site promotes critical thinking as an important intellectual values. One might assume that everyone would agree that it is an important skill – but that’s evidently not the case. Critical Thinking is a threat to traditions and established authorities because it calls into question many common assumptions and beliefs. That, of course, is exactly…
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Winter Festivals
Christmas was once a moveable feast celebration that was observed at different times during the year. The choice of December 25 was made by Pope Julius I in the fourth century ACE as a way to replace the pagan celebration of Winter Solstice. In 1752, eleven days were dropped from the year when the switch…
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The Radish Burp
The only way to accept the Bible as the word of YHVH is through a feeling that could be nothing more than a radish burp.