How Can Satanists Have Rules if They Encourage Self-Indulgence?
How Can Satanists Have Rules if They Encourage Self-Indulgence?Answer: LaVeyan Satanism offers an interesting comparison between its philosophy of not being confined by rules, dogmas and taboos, yet simultaneously offering it’s own rules (such as the Satanic Rules of the Earth) and encouraging lawful behavior. Part of the confusion comes from the fact that “laws” in Satanism (and a number of other religions) are not equivalent to the Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments. These rules are not set forth by divine beings, and there’s no expectation that a supernatural force will punish or at least look unkindly toward you for going against said rules. Guidelines Toward Ideals Instead, Satanic rules act as guidelines toward Satanic ideals. Satanists are hedonists. Some rules are in place not so much to say “you are a bad person if you don’t follow this” but rather “other people are go
