Category Archives: Philosophy

What is ‘True Satanism’ ?

Posted on November 16, 2013 by chaosgarden

“True scholarship consists in knowing not what things exist, but what they mean; it is not memory but judgement.” – James Russell Lowell What is ‘True Satanism’? What type of people does it attract? Is there one right way? I’m not entirely … Continue reading →

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Unpopular Opinions Pt II: Your Satanism Sucks

Posted on October 19, 2013 by chaosgarden

The title of this article was meant to be provocative and the subject matter is meant to challenge views. Don’t get all uppity. I’m just playing the ‘devil’s advocate’, so to speak.

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An Open Letter To The Joy Of Satan

Posted on January 13, 2013 by chaosgarden

Joy Of Satan, I’ll be up front with you: You are a very deeply flawed organization. This is widely known, and I’m sure I’m not the first one to say it. Neither will I be the last. Nevertheless, I appreciate … Continue reading →

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You Rage, You Lose: The Inevitable Change

Posted on October 26, 2012 by chaosgarden

Let me be clear: I don’t like Anton LaVey or most of the philosophies presented in the Satanic Bible, and I certainly don’t like his fanboys who continue to perpetuate his own delusions of grandeur. They justify this with multiple … Continue reading →

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I’m a Satanist Furry. So what?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by chaosgarden

So what would you do if I told you I’m a Furry? Would you understand what that meant? Don’t worry, I’ve been at the receiving end of a lot hate for that. More so, actually, than what I’ve gotten for … Continue reading →

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“Ancient” Roots Of Satanism, Pt I

Posted on May 24, 2012 by chaosgarden

Does Satanism predate Christianity? My short answer is no. By our modern definition, Satanism is a modern invention. That inclusive definition being: Anyone who reveres/worships Satan, by name, as their main deity (or archetype). It has only been since the … Continue reading →

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What Are Satanists Afraid Of?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by chaosgarden

It’s well established in all forms of Satanism that Satan, whether interpreted as a literal deity or an archetype worth emulating, represents a healthy skepticism and independence from dogmatic thought. Then why are some Satanists so adverse to this skepticism … Continue reading →

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