Nature encompasses all that exists. There is nothing supernatural in Nature. The spiritual is an illusion. I am utterly carnal. Reason is my tool for cognition making faith anathema. I question all things. I am a skeptic. I do not accept false dichotomies, finding instead the third side which brings me closest to understanding the mysteries of existence. The universe is neither benevolent nor malevolent; it is indifferent. There are no Gods. I am an atheist. There is no intrinsic purpose to life beyond biological imperatives. I thus determine my own lifes meaning. I decide what is of value. I am my own highest value therefore I am my own God. I am an I-theist. Good is that which benefits me and promotes that which I hold in esteem. Evil is that which harms me and hinders that which I cherish. I live to maximize the Good for myself and those I value. At all times I remain in control of my pursuit of pleasure. I am an Epicurean. Merit determines my criteria for the judgment of myself and others. I judge and am prepared to be judged. I seek a just outcome in my exchanges with those around me. I thus will do unto others as I would prefer they do unto me. However, if they treat me poorly, I shall return that behavior in like degree. I grasp the human need for symbols as a means for distillation of complex thought structures. The symbol that best exemplifies my nature as an aware beast is Satan, the avatar of carnality, justice, and self-determination. I see myself reflected in the philosophy created by Anton Szandor LaVey. I am proud to call myself a Satanist.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:29:28 +0000
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