The Dark Allure: Unveiling Aesthetic Satanism

Hey y’all, it’s your favorite bisexual Satanist, Nick. My time writing with GayintheCLE has been a real treat so far,even if it ain’t lasted long. My goal is to cram as much content as they will allow and to show y’all a different side of LGBTQ+ folx and what some of us believe. After all, knowledge is the key to unlockin’ most every form of intolerance and misinformation, wouldn’t you say? I reckon, with a little education, that most folks can see through the nonsense spread about anything that ain’t vanilla, whether it’s different sexualities or other ways of thinkin’ and livin’. 

For many, Satanism conjures images of devil worship and dark rituals. But for me, it’s a philosophy draped in a cloak of midnight elegance – a way of life I call Aesthetic Satanism. Join me today as we discuss The Dark Allure: Unveiling Aeshtetic Satanism.Hey y’all, it’s your favorite bisexual Satanist, Nick. My time writing with GayintheCLE has been a real treat so far,even if it ain’t lasted long. My goal is to cram as much content as they will allow and to show y’all a different side of LGBTQ+ folx and what some of us believe. After all, knowledge is the key to unlockin’ most every form of intolerance and misinformation, wouldn’t you say? I reckon, with a little education, that most folks can see through the nonsense spread about anything that ain’t vanilla, whether it’s different sexualities or other ways of thinkin’ and livin’. 

For many, Satanism conjures images of devil worship and dark rituals. But for me, it’s a philosophy draped in a cloak of midnight elegance – a way of life I call Aesthetic Satanism. Join me today as we discuss The Dark Allure: Unveiling Aeshtetic Satanism.

1. The evil of the devil
2. The beginning of satanism
3. The Birth of Beauty and Rebellion
4. A unification of beliefs around satanism
   1. The Satanic Temple: Seven Tenets for a Better World
   2. The 11 Points of Power: A Guide for Mini-Rebels
5. The darkness is really more of a grey area

The evil of the devil

Now, when folks hear “Satanism,” they probably picture devil worship and dark rituals. But for me, it’s more like a philosophy draped in midnight velvet – a way of life I call Aesthetic Satanism. Darlin’, let’s clear the air right quick. Most folks think Satanism has been around forever, since Adam and Eve got kicked outta Eden. And all those scary movies about Satanic cults in America? Honey, that’s pure Hollywood. Same goes for those Puritan-era stories like The VVitch,makin’ it seem like settlers were all devil worshippers.

What about movies like The Omen? They paint a picture of secret societies and women seduced by darkness, wantin’ power and freedom. But what if I told you all that’s just a big ol’ Christian scare tactic? Shocked, are we? Well, hold onto your pearls, ’cause here’s the real story. 

What if you learned that all of that was a fabrication out of media and Christian authoritarianism? What if the idea of human/animal sacrifice in the name of some demonic monster waiting to subdue and subjugate humanity is only as old as some of your grandparents.? Would you be shocked or would you say I am making it up to persuade you to become one of the legions of darkness? 

Let’s find out.

The beginning of satanism

Would it surprise you to know that the term Satanism did not start as a means to describe someone who believed and worshipped the real Devil? Well, short answer is that it didnt. The term satanist or satanism can be traced by to the 1560s, but it was used as a means of describing anyone that had a Satanic Disposition. What does that mean, exactly? It was typically used on anyone or group that had heretical beliefs that were counter to a given belief system. Let’s put that into easy words. 

In the 1600s, there was a war called the European Wars of Religion, never heard of it? Not surprised, I didnt either until I started my research into Satanism years ago. Essentially, it was a disagreement between all the religious faction of Europe as to who was the most correct or godly. All different religions were labeled as satanic but the opposing belief system. Catholics called Protestants satanic, Protestants called Catholics satanic, and both called the Anabaptists satanic. All because they believed differently than them. See the problem, here?

Satanism was used as an epithet against others, a means of insulting someone who was deemed less godly than another. Satanism didnt start being attributed to a religious veneration of Satan until the 19th century.

The Birth of Beauty and Rebellion

Aesthetic Satanism isn’t some ancient practice. It emerged alongside modern movements like punk and goth, drawing inspiration from their rebellious spirit. We find beauty in the unconventional, the dark, and the often misunderstood. Unlike religious Satanism, which might focus on the literal figure of Satan, Aesthetic Satanism uses Satan as a symbol of rebellion against societal norms and blind faith. It’s about embracing your individuality and carving your own path. Think of it as the cool older cousin of traditional Satanism, ditching the horns for a tastefully macabre aesthetic.

With that, lets delve into when it was born and why.

Throughout history, people borrowed the  term Satanist for their own personal usage, but an organized and comprehensive Satanism didnt start around until the 20th century. There was no single movement or shared doctrines that forced the movement. Most satanists are highly individualized and have such varying reason and views about religion and how it relates to them. Satanism was the ultimate anti-establishment party.

Satanism did not really become widely known as a belief system until around the 1960s.

A unification of beliefs around satanism

Sure, there are mountains of movies, literature, and anecdotal evidence on how bad Satanists are but most of that is purely hype to keep you scared and following someone else’s beliefs. Let’s peek into some of the beliefs of two non-theistic Satanic groups out there and see if the dark hype lives up to reality.

The Satanic Temple: Seven Tenets for a Better World

Now, there’s another group out there, The Satanic Temple (TST). While they share the rebellious spirit, they’re a separate entity. TST has a clear set of guidelines called the Seven Tenets. Imagine them as seven super important rules, but way cooler than stuff you find in a school handbook. Here’s how they can help you be a rockstar in everyday life:

1. One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason: Imagine someone is being mean to a stray cat. You’d use your brain (reason) and show kindness to the cat, maybe even give it some leftover lunch. That’s compassion and empathy in action!
2. The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions: See a friend getting bullied? Don’t just watch, use your voice to fight for what’s fair. That’s the struggle for justice! Laws are important, but sometimes they’re not perfect, so standing up for what’s right is even more important.
3. One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone: This means nobody can tell you what to do with your own body. It’s about respecting yourself and respecting others’ choices about their bodies too.
4. The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one’s own: Someone likes a band you hate? That’s okay! They have the right to like it, even if you think it’s strange. But remember, being mean or offensive for no reason isn’t cool.
5. Beliefs should conform to one’s best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one’s beliefs: Learn as much as you can about the world around you. Don’t believe rumors or things that sound too fantastical. Science helps us understand how things work, like why the sky is blue!
6. People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one’s best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused: Did you accidentally trip someone in the hallway? Say sorry, help them up, and learn from your mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, but the important thing is to try and fix them.
7. Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word: These rules are all about being kind, strong, and fair. Remember, the most important thing is to use your brain and heart to do the right thing, even if it’s not always easy.

These tenets are like a guide to being a good person and making the world a cooler place. Pretty neat, huh?

The 11 Points of Power: A Guide for Mini-Rebels

Another cool list you might hear about is the 11 Luciferian Points of Power. Think of them as tips for being your most awesome self:

1. Lucifer represents the light of intellect, wisdom and power unique to the individual with the courage to ascend to this responsibility.
2. The symbol of the Adversary is that of the self-liberator and spiritual rebel who inspires self-evolution 
3. 3. Lucifer represents the balanced torch bearer of Venus: The Light Bringer as the Morning Star and the Night Bringer as the Evening Star.
4. The Adversary symbolizes the spark of consciousness which questions everything, manifesting the individualistic path with accountability only to the self.
5. The fall of Lucifer symbolizes the liberation of the mind from the slave mentality and the courage to explore and master the darkness within. One may not offer the illumination of the Morning Star without the wisdom of the darkness within.
6. The Adversary represents rebellion with purpose: Wisdom, Strength and Power.
7. Lucifer represents the courage and fortitude to acquire healthy self-love, leading to the responsibility of honoring your temple of mind, body and spirit.
8. To become your own god you must have the wisdom and strength to govern and guide your life as if your mind is to survive beyond the mortal body.
9. Indulgence with restraint, love for the deserving and disdain for those undeserving.
10. Lucifer represents the insight that every act, no matter if perceived as selfless, is at core a selfish act. Even if helping others is your passion, the brain still receives a chemical reward triggered by the act. Therefore, many consider that doing good deeds in society may bring you closer to “god”. Recognize you are selfish, then see this fact in all others while observing. Accept this and then with this knowledge, make choices that would benefit not only yourself but your loved ones’ when possible.
11. To become a god is to fully understand that you possess the power to create and sustain your path In life and illuminate the light of self-determined potential.

These points are all about being your best self, strong, independent, and kind. Pretty neat, huh? It would be hard to go into detail of what each of these 11 points mean. And why do that when the creator of these 11 Points has done it more eloquently than I ever could. Check out their description here, The 11 Luciferian Points of Power.

The darkness is really more of a grey area

The term Satanism brings to mind so many negative images. Those images were bred into us from before our parents were kids. Media backs up those stories to make us believe that anything different than the status quo is evil and should be avoided. It is better to have a society of compliment people who follow the rules than masses of people who question authority and seek to live in accordance to what science can prove and just be good to one another. 

Aesthetic Satanism might sound scary at first, but it’s all about embracing your individuality and living a life true to yourself. It’s about finding beauty in the unconventional and using it to forge your own path. Now that’s something worth celebrating!

That doesnt sound too bad, does it? Has this little post helped you see my beliefs in a different light? I am not out here advocating that you become a satanist, like me. My only goal is to enlighten others that there is more out there than what you have been taught and it is okay to want to learn as much as you can and be the best individual who thinks for themselves, as you can be. Thank you for taking the time to share a bit more about my beliefs and if you like this kind of content, let us know in the comments below. Also, let GayintheCLE know that you value this type of information and would like to see more. Thanks, y’all.