Let's start with debunking #occultism, part 2.
This part will deal with humanistic, syncretic, mystical and postmodern #occultism. As said before, the purpose of my thread is not to arouse an unhealthy curiosity into occultism rather an awareness to the #Christian people around the world so that they could discern what is of God and what is evil.
Let me reiterate before moving forwards into the thread. The #Christian faith teaches us that there is an ongoing spiritual warfare. #Occultism is one way by which the devil (Satan) takes unsuspecting people (and even the satanists) to his side.
Keeping this in mind, let me start.
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This part will deal with humanistic, syncretic, mystical and postmodern #occultism. As said before, the purpose of my thread is not to arouse an unhealthy curiosity into occultism rather an awareness to the #Christian people around the world so that they could discern what is of God and what is evil.
Let me reiterate before moving forwards into the thread. The #Christian faith teaches us that there is an ongoing spiritual warfare. #Occultism is one way by which the devil (Satan) takes unsuspecting people (and even the satanists) to his side.
Keeping this in mind, let me start.
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Other than #Wicca, there are other neopagan faiths such as:
1⃣ Druidry/Neo-druidry - Druidry is a neopaganist faith, more inspired by the idea of #druids (basically those inspired by #Celtic mysticism and #nature worship).
2⃣ Heathenry/Asatru - Heathenry is #Germanic/#Norse neopaganism.
3⃣ Hellenism - #Greek neopaganism.
4⃣ Rodnovery, Romuva, Dievturiba - Rodnovery is #Slavic neopaganism. The latter two represent the #Baltic neopaganist faiths.
5⃣ Roman revivalism - Revivals of #Roman paganism such as Nova Roma, Religio Romana.
6⃣ Celtic reconstructionism - #Celtic reconstructionism is a neopaganist faith, with a focus on #Celtic mythology.
1⃣ Druidry/Neo-druidry - Druidry is a neopaganist faith, more inspired by the idea of #druids (basically those inspired by #Celtic mysticism and #nature worship).
2⃣ Heathenry/Asatru - Heathenry is #Germanic/#Norse neopaganism.
3⃣ Hellenism - #Greek neopaganism.
4⃣ Rodnovery, Romuva, Dievturiba - Rodnovery is #Slavic neopaganism. The latter two represent the #Baltic neopaganist faiths.
5⃣ Roman revivalism - Revivals of #Roman paganism such as Nova Roma, Religio Romana.
6⃣ Celtic reconstructionism - #Celtic reconstructionism is a neopaganist faith, with a focus on #Celtic mythology.
Two occult faiths under syncretic occultism include #voodoo (otherwise known as vodou) and #santeria.
About #Voodoo -->
An Afro-Caribbean faith, derived from the Fon "vodu", meaning spirit/deity. It was founded during the 17th-18th centuries in Haiti with origins in the West African vodun, practiced by the Fon and Yoruba peoples. Over time, it blended with Catholicism, where saints were known as “masks” for African spirits.
Believers of the voodoo faith believe in a supreme creator, known as bondye. Along with this, they interact with certain spirits – known as lemiste (known as loa/lwa – of which there are thousands of such spirits), lemo (the dead) and lemarasa (the sacred twins)
Certain famous examples of lwa include ezili and damballa. after death of the believer, one part of man’s spirit goes to bondye and the other goes to gine (a sort of African spiritual homeland). the believers of #voodoo also believe in reincarnation.
About #Voodoo -->
An Afro-Caribbean faith, derived from the Fon "vodu", meaning spirit/deity. It was founded during the 17th-18th centuries in Haiti with origins in the West African vodun, practiced by the Fon and Yoruba peoples. Over time, it blended with Catholicism, where saints were known as “masks” for African spirits.
Believers of the voodoo faith believe in a supreme creator, known as bondye. Along with this, they interact with certain spirits – known as lemiste (known as loa/lwa – of which there are thousands of such spirits), lemo (the dead) and lemarasa (the sacred twins)
Certain famous examples of lwa include ezili and damballa. after death of the believer, one part of man’s spirit goes to bondye and the other goes to gine (a sort of African spiritual homeland). the believers of #voodoo also believe in reincarnation.
Spirits are summoned ritually by drums. The “lwa” are said to possess worshippers, speaking and acting through them. Ritual offerings are made to appease the spirits. Divination and sorcery are used for protection, healing, luck, direction and inflicting harm on enemies.
#Voodoo’s beliefs and practices are based on oral traditions. they vary from place to place. Hence there's no written scripture.
Veves – (like the one you can see in the intricate design on the left of the slide) are ritual symbols representing specific lwa.
#Voodoo’s beliefs and practices are based on oral traditions. they vary from place to place. Hence there's no written scripture.
Veves – (like the one you can see in the intricate design on the left of the slide) are ritual symbols representing specific lwa.
About #Santeria -->
Meaning in Spanish, “way of the saints” (synonymous with lucumi, Regla de Ocha), #Santeria was derived from the religion of the Yoruba people of Africa.
The original believers were brought to #Cuba as slaves. over time, this blended with Catholicism. Believers of the santeria believe in a supreme creator, known as olodumare/olofi. Along with this, they interact with certain spirits – known as orishas (considered as lesser deities) and spirits of the dead (including ancestors, slaves, gypsies and Indians).
The main orishas are known as Siete Potencias Africanas (seven African powers), each with its own mythology. Ashe is considered a cosmic “energy”. Others include Shango, Yemaya et cetera. Eleggua (the one you're seeing on the left part of the slide) is a famous orisha, representing trickster/messenger.
Jesus is considered as “a great sorcerer”. #Santeria additionally believes in reincarnation.
Meaning in Spanish, “way of the saints” (synonymous with lucumi, Regla de Ocha), #Santeria was derived from the religion of the Yoruba people of Africa.
The original believers were brought to #Cuba as slaves. over time, this blended with Catholicism. Believers of the santeria believe in a supreme creator, known as olodumare/olofi. Along with this, they interact with certain spirits – known as orishas (considered as lesser deities) and spirits of the dead (including ancestors, slaves, gypsies and Indians).
The main orishas are known as Siete Potencias Africanas (seven African powers), each with its own mythology. Ashe is considered a cosmic “energy”. Others include Shango, Yemaya et cetera. Eleggua (the one you're seeing on the left part of the slide) is a famous orisha, representing trickster/messenger.
Jesus is considered as “a great sorcerer”. #Santeria additionally believes in reincarnation.
Diviners resort to cowrie shell divination (diloggun) that predicts guidance from orishas. Ritual offerings are made to appease the spirits.
Various stones (otanes), necklaces (elekes), talismans, herbs and plants are used. Animal blood sacrifices (mainly goats and chickens) are used during spirit possessions.
#Santeria’s beliefs and practices are based on oral traditions. They vary from place to place.
Various stones (otanes), necklaces (elekes), talismans, herbs and plants are used. Animal blood sacrifices (mainly goats and chickens) are used during spirit possessions.
#Santeria’s beliefs and practices are based on oral traditions. They vary from place to place.
🛑Watch out for the veves/cowrie shells, they are most likely #voodoo/#santeria or other syncretic occult faiths!
🚨#Voodoo rituals, #santeria rituals, “voodoo dolls” (no connection to Voodoo in any way), “#zombies”, #hoodoo (a form of folk magic in the southern USA), tambor de mina, #candomblé, #macumba, #umbanda.
🚨 “Botanicas” shops where #Santeria-related products are sold, remains of animal sacrifices and offerings left, cowrie shells, hoodoo poppet (doll-like figures).
🚨 Black magic movements such as #abakua, #petro, #palo monte/palo #mayombe.
🚨#Voodoo rituals, #santeria rituals, “voodoo dolls” (no connection to Voodoo in any way), “#zombies”, #hoodoo (a form of folk magic in the southern USA), tambor de mina, #candomblé, #macumba, #umbanda.
🚨 “Botanicas” shops where #Santeria-related products are sold, remains of animal sacrifices and offerings left, cowrie shells, hoodoo poppet (doll-like figures).
🚨 Black magic movements such as #abakua, #petro, #palo monte/palo #mayombe.
Next coming to humanistic occultist movements. The famous one among them is the theosophical movement.
About #theosophy -->
#Theosophy comes from the Greek word, theosophos, meaning “one wise about God” or “divine wisdom”. Founded by Helena P. Blavatsky. She later founded the Theosophical Society in New York, with Henry S. Olcott. years later, they shifted to India, and it grew quickly there.
An inner circle exists in the theosophical societies, where they engage in secret meditation practices to attune its members with the Masters. this concept of Masters will be explained in the forthcoming posts.
Certain famous followers were known such as Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Secret Garden), L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz) and W.B Yeats.
About #theosophy -->
#Theosophy comes from the Greek word, theosophos, meaning “one wise about God” or “divine wisdom”. Founded by Helena P. Blavatsky. She later founded the Theosophical Society in New York, with Henry S. Olcott. years later, they shifted to India, and it grew quickly there.
An inner circle exists in the theosophical societies, where they engage in secret meditation practices to attune its members with the Masters. this concept of Masters will be explained in the forthcoming posts.
Certain famous followers were known such as Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Secret Garden), L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz) and W.B Yeats.
“Ancient wisdom” teachings in theosophy hold that world’s religions originally taught the same core truths but were corrupted by the development of organized religion. The oldest scriptures (the Hindu Vedas) contained the truths and others carried parts of this core, as listed in the key beliefs.
Earth undergoes an evolutionary progress and is continuous for thousands of years by a seven-tiered hierarchy of Masters (superior beings, known as mahatmas) – which has clear origins in the Hindu cosmology (seven planes of existence, seven rays), Buddhist ideas of enlightened beings (known as bodhisattvas), with Western esoteric ideas (from #hermeticism, #rosicrucianism and #neoplatonism).
#Psychic powers are emphasized here, especially the access to mystic “Akashic Records”, which is like a cosmic memory bank/soul library. Akasha is a Sanskrit term meaning space.
Books used –
1⃣The Secret Doctrine (1888)
2⃣Isis Unveiled (1877)
3⃣The Key to Theosophy (1889)
Certain periodicals such as Sunrise are issued.
Key beliefs include (not exhaustive) --
1⃣ Universal brotherhood
2⃣ Spiritual evolution, astral projection, astrology
3⃣ Great White Brotherhood
4⃣ Law of cause and effect (known as karma)
5⃣ Unity of all religions
6⃣ Reincarnation
Earth undergoes an evolutionary progress and is continuous for thousands of years by a seven-tiered hierarchy of Masters (superior beings, known as mahatmas) – which has clear origins in the Hindu cosmology (seven planes of existence, seven rays), Buddhist ideas of enlightened beings (known as bodhisattvas), with Western esoteric ideas (from #hermeticism, #rosicrucianism and #neoplatonism).
#Psychic powers are emphasized here, especially the access to mystic “Akashic Records”, which is like a cosmic memory bank/soul library. Akasha is a Sanskrit term meaning space.
Books used –
1⃣The Secret Doctrine (1888)
2⃣Isis Unveiled (1877)
3⃣The Key to Theosophy (1889)
Certain periodicals such as Sunrise are issued.
Key beliefs include (not exhaustive) --
1⃣ Universal brotherhood
2⃣ Spiritual evolution, astral projection, astrology
3⃣ Great White Brotherhood
4⃣ Law of cause and effect (known as karma)
5⃣ Unity of all religions
6⃣ Reincarnation
More about the beliefs in #theosophy.
The number “seven” seems to be an important way for the theosophists to divide on basis of rays, planes, planetary periods (remember Rosicrucian?) and choices.
The Great White Brotherhood/Ascended Masters are explained as seven rays/planes –>
▪️Lord of the world – Manu (1st chohan) supervises – strength is personified.
▪️Buddha – Bodhisattva (2nd chohan) supervises – wisdom is personified.
The five other rays, supervised by “mahachohan” – adaptability, beauty, science, devotion and ordered service/ritual are personified.
The three great offices are held by Manu, Bodhisattva and Mahachohan. Chohan means “master” and mahachohan means “great master”.
Master El Morya is the representative of the 1st head of ray, Maitreya for the 2nd level, astrologists (Venetian Chohan, unnamed) represent the 3rd level, Serapis Bey (connected to ancient Egypt) for the 4th level, Hilarion (postulated reincarnation of St. Paul), for the 5th level, Jesus (mentioned as an incarnation of Apollonius of Tyana) in the 6th level (along with Ramanujacharya) and Comte de St. Germain (Francis Bacon/Rosenkreuz et cetera) for the 7th level. then other masters (such as Koot Hoomi, Djwhal Khul) below that and finally the disciples.
#Theosophy rejects Jesus’ atonement and states that man brings about his own salvation through repeated incarnations. Certain diagrams from the First Principles of Theosophy by C. Jinarajadasa, 1921, have been used in the slide to highlight the ideology behind #theosophy.
The number “seven” seems to be an important way for the theosophists to divide on basis of rays, planes, planetary periods (remember Rosicrucian?) and choices.
The Great White Brotherhood/Ascended Masters are explained as seven rays/planes –>
▪️Lord of the world – Manu (1st chohan) supervises – strength is personified.
▪️Buddha – Bodhisattva (2nd chohan) supervises – wisdom is personified.
The five other rays, supervised by “mahachohan” – adaptability, beauty, science, devotion and ordered service/ritual are personified.
The three great offices are held by Manu, Bodhisattva and Mahachohan. Chohan means “master” and mahachohan means “great master”.
Master El Morya is the representative of the 1st head of ray, Maitreya for the 2nd level, astrologists (Venetian Chohan, unnamed) represent the 3rd level, Serapis Bey (connected to ancient Egypt) for the 4th level, Hilarion (postulated reincarnation of St. Paul), for the 5th level, Jesus (mentioned as an incarnation of Apollonius of Tyana) in the 6th level (along with Ramanujacharya) and Comte de St. Germain (Francis Bacon/Rosenkreuz et cetera) for the 7th level. then other masters (such as Koot Hoomi, Djwhal Khul) below that and finally the disciples.
#Theosophy rejects Jesus’ atonement and states that man brings about his own salvation through repeated incarnations. Certain diagrams from the First Principles of Theosophy by C. Jinarajadasa, 1921, have been used in the slide to highlight the ideology behind #theosophy.
🛑Watch out for the admixture of the cross, Jewish star, a snake and the “om” written on the top, it is a #theosophical occult!
🚨Theosophical Society, United Lodge of Theosophists, Theosophy Hall, Krotona School, Quest Books.
🚨 Krishnamurti Foundation Trust (based on Jiddu Krishnamurti’s teachings), Arcane School of Alice Bailey, Anthroposophy, Agni Yoga Society of Nicholas Roerich, “I AM” movement, Church Universal and Triumphant of Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Saint Germain Foundation (these are theosophy-inspired groups).
🚨Theosophical Society, United Lodge of Theosophists, Theosophy Hall, Krotona School, Quest Books.
🚨 Krishnamurti Foundation Trust (based on Jiddu Krishnamurti’s teachings), Arcane School of Alice Bailey, Anthroposophy, Agni Yoga Society of Nicholas Roerich, “I AM” movement, Church Universal and Triumphant of Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Saint Germain Foundation (these are theosophy-inspired groups).
About #anthroposophy -->
Founded in 1912 as the “#Anthroposophical Society” by Austrian psychic, Rudolf Steiner as a break-away group from #theosophy. Its headquarters is located at the Goetheanum in Dornach, #Switzerland. The term “anthroposophy” means wisdom of the human.
Steiner claimed to receive information directly from the spiritual realm. Unlike theosophy, #anthroposophy is man-centered and doesn’t focus much on God. He saw the Bible as a source for human potential.
Certain famous followers were known such as Owen Barfield and David Spangler.
Founded in 1912 as the “#Anthroposophical Society” by Austrian psychic, Rudolf Steiner as a break-away group from #theosophy. Its headquarters is located at the Goetheanum in Dornach, #Switzerland. The term “anthroposophy” means wisdom of the human.
Steiner claimed to receive information directly from the spiritual realm. Unlike theosophy, #anthroposophy is man-centered and doesn’t focus much on God. He saw the Bible as a source for human potential.
Certain famous followers were known such as Owen Barfield and David Spangler.
Steiner called his system “#Christian #occultism” and radically rethought Christian terms. He describes two separate “Jesuses” who merged spiritually, after which a “Christ-essence” entered and remained for three years. when he was crucified, Jesus’ blood flowed into the physical earth, where its mystical power propels humanity’s evolution. Steiner saw Jesus as a cosmic force of love. by this, the so-called Christ essence “mass-incarnates” humanity. Additionally, anthroposophy aims to integrate material knowledge with spirituality.
Books used –
1⃣ A Philosophy of Freedom (1894)
2⃣ Christianity as Mystical Fact (1902)
3⃣ An Outline of Occult Science (1910)
He has written various lectures, essays and other books, all of which are authoritative.
Key beliefs include (not exhaustive):
1⃣ Christ as cosmic being
2⃣ Spiritual evolution, astrology, astral projection
3⃣ Spiritual science (Goethean science) such as curative eurythmy, organic biodynamics.
4⃣ Law of cause and effect (karma)
5⃣ Freedom and moral responsibility
6⃣ Reincarnation.
Books used –
1⃣ A Philosophy of Freedom (1894)
2⃣ Christianity as Mystical Fact (1902)
3⃣ An Outline of Occult Science (1910)
He has written various lectures, essays and other books, all of which are authoritative.
Key beliefs include (not exhaustive):
1⃣ Christ as cosmic being
2⃣ Spiritual evolution, astrology, astral projection
3⃣ Spiritual science (Goethean science) such as curative eurythmy, organic biodynamics.
4⃣ Law of cause and effect (karma)
5⃣ Freedom and moral responsibility
6⃣ Reincarnation.
🛑Watch out for the sun cross (the threefold sun)/star cross (#Goetheanum symbol)/triple spiral, it could be an anthroposophical occult!
🚨#Goetheanum (based in #Dornach, #Switzerland), Anthroposophical Society
🚨 WARNING FOR ALL CHRISTIAN PARENTS: #Waldorf Schools (Avoid them at all costs -- parents weren't aware their children were taught anthroposophy in their classrooms).
🚨#Weleda (personal and healthcare products), curative #eurythmy (therapeutic dance), biodynamic farming (organic agriculture with occult elements), #Camphill Movement (communities for disabled/special-needs people), Christian Occult Society, The Christian Community.
🚨#Goetheanum (based in #Dornach, #Switzerland), Anthroposophical Society
🚨 WARNING FOR ALL CHRISTIAN PARENTS: #Waldorf Schools (Avoid them at all costs -- parents weren't aware their children were taught anthroposophy in their classrooms).
🚨#Weleda (personal and healthcare products), curative #eurythmy (therapeutic dance), biodynamic farming (organic agriculture with occult elements), #Camphill Movement (communities for disabled/special-needs people), Christian Occult Society, The Christian Community.
About #spiritualism -->
It was popularized in the 19th century by Margaret and Kate #Fox in Hydesville, New York, who claimed to communicate with a #spirit through rapping noises. It quickly spread in the western nations. Basically, it’s a faith where belief is grounded in spirit communication. However, it has been embroiled in various fraud accusations.
#Kardecism – Allan Kardec (Hippolyte L D. Rivail), a French educator collected communications from multiple mediums and published it as a book. It’s especially influential in #Brazil. There are #Spiritist hospitals, centers and charities nationwide. Known otherwise as #Spiritism.
Mediums conduct seances to contact the dead. They write messages dictated by spirits. Church services feature such spirit messages and prophecies. table-turning and rapping are used as well. They also use Ouija boards, crystal balls et cetera. At one point of time, they tried “spirit photography”.
⚠️Unfortunately, #spiritualism is appealing as it attracts grieving people who want to contact their deceased loved ones.
Certain famous followers were known such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the #Sherlock Holmes series. It shaped the modern #paranormal imagination such as #ghosts and #mediums.
It was popularized in the 19th century by Margaret and Kate #Fox in Hydesville, New York, who claimed to communicate with a #spirit through rapping noises. It quickly spread in the western nations. Basically, it’s a faith where belief is grounded in spirit communication. However, it has been embroiled in various fraud accusations.
#Kardecism – Allan Kardec (Hippolyte L D. Rivail), a French educator collected communications from multiple mediums and published it as a book. It’s especially influential in #Brazil. There are #Spiritist hospitals, centers and charities nationwide. Known otherwise as #Spiritism.
Mediums conduct seances to contact the dead. They write messages dictated by spirits. Church services feature such spirit messages and prophecies. table-turning and rapping are used as well. They also use Ouija boards, crystal balls et cetera. At one point of time, they tried “spirit photography”.
⚠️Unfortunately, #spiritualism is appealing as it attracts grieving people who want to contact their deceased loved ones.
Certain famous followers were known such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the #Sherlock Holmes series. It shaped the modern #paranormal imagination such as #ghosts and #mediums.
God is seen as an impersonal power controlling the universe and Jesus was seen as a man, not God incarnate. While he was on earth, He was considered a spirit medium/prophet. He is now supposedly a spirit whom a spiritualist can communicate in the spirit world. “holy spirit” is referred as the spirit of a holy person who once lived. Spiritual evolution is the key belief.
Heaven and hell are seen as states of mind. Some branches consider reincarnation and karma as well. Each person can have direct spiritual experiences in what is known as personal revelation.
Books used –
1⃣ Spiritualist Manual (1911)
2⃣ Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ – by Levi H. Dowling (1908)
3⃣ Oahspe by John Ballou Newbrough (1882)
Bible is used as well – certain selected passages.
Key beliefs include (not exhaustive) --
1⃣ God is impersonal as a universal spirit.
2⃣ Spiritual evolution
3⃣ Spiritual communication
4⃣ Law of cause and effect (karma) and reincarnation
5⃣ Freedom and moral responsibility
6⃣ Personal revelation.
Heaven and hell are seen as states of mind. Some branches consider reincarnation and karma as well. Each person can have direct spiritual experiences in what is known as personal revelation.
Books used –
1⃣ Spiritualist Manual (1911)
2⃣ Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ – by Levi H. Dowling (1908)
3⃣ Oahspe by John Ballou Newbrough (1882)
Bible is used as well – certain selected passages.
Key beliefs include (not exhaustive) --
1⃣ God is impersonal as a universal spirit.
2⃣ Spiritual evolution
3⃣ Spiritual communication
4⃣ Law of cause and effect (karma) and reincarnation
5⃣ Freedom and moral responsibility
6⃣ Personal revelation.
🛑Watch out for the sunflower symbol, it could be a #spiritualistic occult!
🚨National #Spiritualist Association of Churches
🚨 #Kardecism (seen in Latin America)
🚨National #Spiritualist Association of Churches
🚨 #Kardecism (seen in Latin America)
About #satanism --
Satan (the devil) is worshipped as a central figure in some forms of the religion of satanism.
The forms are as follows:
• LaVeyan/atheistic satanism, founded by Anton LaVey (the theatrical form). Satan is seen as a symbol of individualism and self-empowerment. it emphasizes on rebellion against conventional morality and uses psychological symbolism heavily.
•Theistic/traditional satanism, founded by Michael W. Ford. Believers here worship Satan for personal empowerment or spiritual goals.
•Temple of Set/left-hand path, founded by Michael Aquino. More esoteric and philosophical with initiation in a structured manner.
Certain famous celebrities associated include Marilyn Manson, King Diamond, Jayne Mansfield, Sammy Davis Jr. and musicians such as Black Sabbath, Slayer, Ghost.
Satan (the devil) is worshipped as a central figure in some forms of the religion of satanism.
The forms are as follows:
• LaVeyan/atheistic satanism, founded by Anton LaVey (the theatrical form). Satan is seen as a symbol of individualism and self-empowerment. it emphasizes on rebellion against conventional morality and uses psychological symbolism heavily.
•Theistic/traditional satanism, founded by Michael W. Ford. Believers here worship Satan for personal empowerment or spiritual goals.
•Temple of Set/left-hand path, founded by Michael Aquino. More esoteric and philosophical with initiation in a structured manner.
Certain famous celebrities associated include Marilyn Manson, King Diamond, Jayne Mansfield, Sammy Davis Jr. and musicians such as Black Sabbath, Slayer, Ghost.
#Satanism thoroughly rejects biblical #Christian doctrine and is extremely man-centered. In the LaVeyan form (atheistic), he writes that those who believed in a literal God invented him as an externalized form of their own ego. Jesus is seen as a failure. Man is free of any moral codes and belief in sin is designed to make men feel guilty and controlled by religions. Those who follow this don’t believe in the need of salvation, no life beyond death and life is to be fully lived.
Some satanists however believe in Satan as a real, personal being. There are nine satanic statements such as – man should indulge, be kind only to the deserving, take vengeance et cetera. Many #satanists are self-styled. #Magic is performed here (the satanists don’t believe in white or black magic, just magic). Satanic rituals are performed, which according to LaVey, is a blend of #Gnostic, #Kabbalistic, #Hermetic and #Masonic elements. Black masses are blasphemous ceremonies performed. they have some holidays – the satanist’s own birthday, April 30th and October 31st.
Books used –
1⃣The Satanic Bible (1969)
2⃣The Satanic Witch (1971)
Some satanists however believe in Satan as a real, personal being. There are nine satanic statements such as – man should indulge, be kind only to the deserving, take vengeance et cetera. Many #satanists are self-styled. #Magic is performed here (the satanists don’t believe in white or black magic, just magic). Satanic rituals are performed, which according to LaVey, is a blend of #Gnostic, #Kabbalistic, #Hermetic and #Masonic elements. Black masses are blasphemous ceremonies performed. they have some holidays – the satanist’s own birthday, April 30th and October 31st.
Books used –
1⃣The Satanic Bible (1969)
2⃣The Satanic Witch (1971)
🛑Watch out for the #pentacle/#pentagram, it could be a #satanic occult! It can be confused with the symbolism of #wicca.
🚨#Satanism (any form – LaVeyan/theistic), Temple of Set.
🚨 Reports of satanist-inspired crimes, rock bands, novels and films for shock value.
🚨#Satanism (any form – LaVeyan/theistic), Temple of Set.
🚨 Reports of satanist-inspired crimes, rock bands, novels and films for shock value.
Mystical occultism -- these include #Gnosticism, #Hermeticism, #Neoplatonism.
#Gnosticism -- Originated in 1st-3rd century C.E during early Christianity. It is believed that secret knowledge (#gnosis) leads to salvation. Material world is seen as flawed or evil and dualism is believed in, for example here – spirit is divine, light; matter is corrupt and dark. Demiurge is seen as creator of material world. Archons are seen as cosmic rulers enforcing the limitations in material world. They are seen as obstacles to spiritual ascent of any soul. Every human contains a fragment of the divine. it is believed that soul is liberated via knowledge and spiritual awakening.
Texts – Nag Hammadi library in Egypt, Valentinian texts (gnostic interpretations of Christianity), Pistis Sophia (Sophia “represents” humanity and seeks to return to Pleroma (seen as mystical heaven/fullness of divine reality))
#Hermeticism -- Originated in 2nd- 4th century C.E during early Christianity. Certain texts were attributed to Hermes Trismegistus (means Thrice-Great Hermes, who is a syncretic figure of #Hermes, the Greek god and #Thoth, the Egyptian god).
The key tenet is emphasized here, “As above, so below”, meaning the universe mirrors humanity. Therefore, understanding universe helps understand self. Every human supposedly has a fragment of divine intelligence and that should be awakened by undergoing spiritual ascent. That is undertaken via alchemy, astrology, ceremonial rituals, magic and meditation.
The universe is governed via cosmic laws (alchemy and astrology) which allows mankind to harmonize. that is why, you see that hermeticism influenced many occult groups.
Texts – Corpus Hermeticum, Emerald Tablet.
#Neoplatonism -- Originated in 3rd century C.E, it was developed by Plotinus in Egypt. it was based on Plato’s (ancient Greek philosopher) system, with mystical #occult ideas. It believes that the One (the Good) is the ultimate source of goodness and reality and everything flows into a hierarchical system (as the One -> Divine Mind -> World Soul -> Material World). the human soul needs to ascend upwards via philosophical contemplation, ethical living, meditation and study of texts. soul should ultimately unite with the One.
Texts – The Enneads, Elements of Theology.
#Gnosticism -- Originated in 1st-3rd century C.E during early Christianity. It is believed that secret knowledge (#gnosis) leads to salvation. Material world is seen as flawed or evil and dualism is believed in, for example here – spirit is divine, light; matter is corrupt and dark. Demiurge is seen as creator of material world. Archons are seen as cosmic rulers enforcing the limitations in material world. They are seen as obstacles to spiritual ascent of any soul. Every human contains a fragment of the divine. it is believed that soul is liberated via knowledge and spiritual awakening.
Texts – Nag Hammadi library in Egypt, Valentinian texts (gnostic interpretations of Christianity), Pistis Sophia (Sophia “represents” humanity and seeks to return to Pleroma (seen as mystical heaven/fullness of divine reality))
#Hermeticism -- Originated in 2nd- 4th century C.E during early Christianity. Certain texts were attributed to Hermes Trismegistus (means Thrice-Great Hermes, who is a syncretic figure of #Hermes, the Greek god and #Thoth, the Egyptian god).
The key tenet is emphasized here, “As above, so below”, meaning the universe mirrors humanity. Therefore, understanding universe helps understand self. Every human supposedly has a fragment of divine intelligence and that should be awakened by undergoing spiritual ascent. That is undertaken via alchemy, astrology, ceremonial rituals, magic and meditation.
The universe is governed via cosmic laws (alchemy and astrology) which allows mankind to harmonize. that is why, you see that hermeticism influenced many occult groups.
Texts – Corpus Hermeticum, Emerald Tablet.
#Neoplatonism -- Originated in 3rd century C.E, it was developed by Plotinus in Egypt. it was based on Plato’s (ancient Greek philosopher) system, with mystical #occult ideas. It believes that the One (the Good) is the ultimate source of goodness and reality and everything flows into a hierarchical system (as the One -> Divine Mind -> World Soul -> Material World). the human soul needs to ascend upwards via philosophical contemplation, ethical living, meditation and study of texts. soul should ultimately unite with the One.
Texts – The Enneads, Elements of Theology.
About the postmodern occultism -- #Chaos #Magick.
Emerged in the UK, through the efforts of Peter Carroll and Ray Sherwin, it developed as a post-modern, experimental #occult approach to #magic. this is very active in modern #occult and #neopagan communities.
This is notable as it is highly adaptable, personalized and experimental. Belief is seen as a tool, where it is temporarily adopted to achieve results; if it doesn’t work, it is discarded. Techniques are chosen based on results. Symbols (sigils), gnosis (here it means altered consciousness like trance, meditation, ecstasy et cetera), divination, rituals and deities are some of the tools used here. This is not dogmatic.
Chaos Magick focuses on self-empowerment with creativity and rejects fixed system and dogma.
Books used –
1⃣ Liber Null (1978)
2⃣ Psychonaut (1987)
3⃣ The Book of Results
🚨Illuminates of Thanateros (considered as the first Chaos Magick order) and other lodges – even though chaos magick is mostly decentralized.
🚨Social media is an active source (especially Discord, Reddit, Telegram), #occult website forums dedicated to #chaos magick. music related to chaos #magick.
Emerged in the UK, through the efforts of Peter Carroll and Ray Sherwin, it developed as a post-modern, experimental #occult approach to #magic. this is very active in modern #occult and #neopagan communities.
This is notable as it is highly adaptable, personalized and experimental. Belief is seen as a tool, where it is temporarily adopted to achieve results; if it doesn’t work, it is discarded. Techniques are chosen based on results. Symbols (sigils), gnosis (here it means altered consciousness like trance, meditation, ecstasy et cetera), divination, rituals and deities are some of the tools used here. This is not dogmatic.
Chaos Magick focuses on self-empowerment with creativity and rejects fixed system and dogma.
Books used –
1⃣ Liber Null (1978)
2⃣ Psychonaut (1987)
3⃣ The Book of Results
🚨Illuminates of Thanateros (considered as the first Chaos Magick order) and other lodges – even though chaos magick is mostly decentralized.
🚨Social media is an active source (especially Discord, Reddit, Telegram), #occult website forums dedicated to #chaos magick. music related to chaos #magick.
There are other occult groups (such as The New Church by Swedenborg, Religious Science by Ernest Holmes, #Raelianism (a #UFO religion et cetera) which are not discussed here and would be out of scope of this video. one can refer to the “Encyclopedia of New Religions” by Christopher Partridge and the “Book of Cults” by Bob Larson for additional information and reference.
These posts are NOT intended to arouse an unhealthy curiosity for #occultism.
I wanted to highlight about the occult roots of #Mormonism and #Scientology.
In the history of #Restorationist movement (comprising the #LDS church and others), Joseph Smith (the founder) was a Freemason, used tools, seer stones and scrying and went for treasure-seeking which are #occult practices. Certain texts such as the Book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price does mention about pre-mortal existence and the fact that men can become gods. Also, there are ritual handshakes in the endowment ceremony which are highly secretive, like Freemasonry.
In the history of scientology, there’s theosophical influence with esoteric cosmology (intergalactic theories and Xenu (the ruler of the intergalactic) myth). Auditing sessions are mystical practices aimed at liberating the spirit, currently trapped in Earth (known as a thetan) by engrams (negative past experiences). They use the so-called “E-meter device” in the picture shown to the right of the slide to track spiritual progress. Like other occult movements, this one believes in spiritual evolution too.
These posts are NOT intended to arouse an unhealthy curiosity for #occultism.
I wanted to highlight about the occult roots of #Mormonism and #Scientology.
In the history of #Restorationist movement (comprising the #LDS church and others), Joseph Smith (the founder) was a Freemason, used tools, seer stones and scrying and went for treasure-seeking which are #occult practices. Certain texts such as the Book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price does mention about pre-mortal existence and the fact that men can become gods. Also, there are ritual handshakes in the endowment ceremony which are highly secretive, like Freemasonry.
In the history of scientology, there’s theosophical influence with esoteric cosmology (intergalactic theories and Xenu (the ruler of the intergalactic) myth). Auditing sessions are mystical practices aimed at liberating the spirit, currently trapped in Earth (known as a thetan) by engrams (negative past experiences). They use the so-called “E-meter device” in the picture shown to the right of the slide to track spiritual progress. Like other occult movements, this one believes in spiritual evolution too.
The end.
if you understood and got awareness, please share this to others. let them know about the dangers of #occultism. let’s pray for the #occultists and those contemplating to move into it. Amen.
As a reminder given in Deuteronomy 18:10-12, "No one shall be found among you who makes a son or daughter pass through fire,
or who practices divination,
or is a soothsayer,
or an augur,
or a sorcerer,
or one who casts spells,
or who consults ghosts or spirits,
or who seeks oracles from the dead.
For whoever does these things is abhorrent to the #Lord; it is because of such abhorrent practices that the Lord your #God is driving them out before you.”
if you understood and got awareness, please share this to others. let them know about the dangers of #occultism. let’s pray for the #occultists and those contemplating to move into it. Amen.
As a reminder given in Deuteronomy 18:10-12, "No one shall be found among you who makes a son or daughter pass through fire,
or who practices divination,
or is a soothsayer,
or an augur,
or a sorcerer,
or one who casts spells,
or who consults ghosts or spirits,
or who seeks oracles from the dead.
For whoever does these things is abhorrent to the #Lord; it is because of such abhorrent practices that the Lord your #God is driving them out before you.”
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