Re: Ave Satanas (the Ask a Satanist thread)
[quote author=Medusa link=topic=108.msg27916#msg27916 date=1294702295]
None really. And no, I don't hide I am a Satanist. Nor do I wear pentagrams on my head to draw attention to it. Two answers though. One pertains to on-line and one pertains to real world.
On-line. I have been on numerous forums. From Fundamentalist Christian,Fundamentalist Muslim,Agnostic,Hard Atheist,Interfaith, Pagan, Satanist. On all I have gained friends and friendly on-line people. I have also gained a few who have systematically attacked me. But not because I was a Satanist per say (since I've been attacked on Satanic boards as well) but because I am a loud mouth obnoxious bitch with an opinion that is usually very unsafe in thought. But my penache for gab and a skin as thick is ademantium, I am able to navigate this internet world with still much fun and gusto! I am usually the cat with the mouse..and not the other way around. I get into debates constantly. None really ever have to do with my religion. Probably because my religion can be found in all religions to some extent. And that either scares the shit out of you...or not. Most poeple will agree with some basic principals of Satanism. It's not like some dude is gonna be like 'how dare you have self responsibility!' My Satanism is known where it is relevant. On music sites it's not the top thing I talk about etc. But on religious sites? It's really more of talking to others about their beliefs then them talking about mine. There's is vastly more interesting than mine. I have no deities, rituals, HARD LAWS. It's pretty low key in the scheme of things.
Now as for real life? I have never been treated with prejudice over this. My friends know who and what I am. I have both Christian and non Christian friends...from strong belief to not so sure. I picked them. So I would never pick people who didn't accept me. In my work life, my co-workers know who and what I am..in the work limitation scheme of things. They know I am a Satanist. And I won't lie...those who are friendly with me never really talk about it. And those who don't quite..well they have a fear of me. And I enjoy that. I have cultivated that persona long and hard. And it serves its purposes. My customers don't know. Why would they? All they know about me is I am a friendly waitress.
Do I like having something unique? I think honestly it's neutral. It doesn't benefit me. I have no need to be a 'special dark snowflake'. But I am not a group person by any means. So I am comfortable in having a belief system that is individual. I have no need for outside support in my belief system to strengthen me. I don't shun that need. I bet it feels great to be in a community. I just..rather be outside of it. It's my level.
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[quote author=Medusa link=topic=108.msg27916#msg27916 date=1294702295]
None really. And no, I don't hide I am a Satanist. Nor do I wear pentagrams on my head to draw attention to it. Two answers though. One pertains to on-line and one pertains to real world.
On-line. I have been on numerous forums. From Fundamentalist Christian,Fundamentalist Muslim,Agnostic,Hard Atheist,Interfaith, Pagan, Satanist. On all I have gained friends and friendly on-line people. I have also gained a few who have systematically attacked me. But not because I was a Satanist per say (since I've been attacked on Satanic boards as well) but because I am a loud mouth obnoxious bitch with an opinion that is usually very unsafe in thought. But my penache for gab and a skin as thick is ademantium, I am able to navigate this internet world with still much fun and gusto! I am usually the cat with the mouse..and not the other way around. I get into debates constantly. None really ever have to do with my religion. Probably because my religion can be found in all religions to some extent. And that either scares the shit out of you...or not. Most poeple will agree with some basic principals of Satanism. It's not like some dude is gonna be like 'how dare you have self responsibility!' My Satanism is known where it is relevant. On music sites it's not the top thing I talk about etc. But on religious sites? It's really more of talking to others about their beliefs then them talking about mine. There's is vastly more interesting than mine. I have no deities, rituals, HARD LAWS. It's pretty low key in the scheme of things.
Now as for real life? I have never been treated with prejudice over this. My friends know who and what I am. I have both Christian and non Christian friends...from strong belief to not so sure. I picked them. So I would never pick people who didn't accept me. In my work life, my co-workers know who and what I am..in the work limitation scheme of things. They know I am a Satanist. And I won't lie...those who are friendly with me never really talk about it. And those who don't quite..well they have a fear of me. And I enjoy that. I have cultivated that persona long and hard. And it serves its purposes. My customers don't know. Why would they? All they know about me is I am a friendly waitress.
Do I like having something unique? I think honestly it's neutral. It doesn't benefit me. I have no need to be a 'special dark snowflake'. But I am not a group person by any means. So I am comfortable in having a belief system that is individual. I have no need for outside support in my belief system to strengthen me. I don't shun that need. I bet it feels great to be in a community. I just..rather be outside of it. It's my level.
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