Because it is always good to have a look at what's around, I just finished reading Anton LaVey's Satanic Bible. Quite an interesting read in that I found myself agreeing with a great many of the major principles but found the use of ritual in the later stages f the book to be entirely off point. While he believes that it is neccessary to use these trappings to harness force of will, I have always believed that mere force of will and appication are the best ways to go.
Apart from that though, it was rather compelling stuff. Rather cynically written, which kept it entertaining throughout the reading of the primary chapters.
So it seems my beliefs hold very close to Stanism (at least of that creed). What can I say? I believe in self development and evil where deserved. So sue me.
Apart from that though, it was rather compelling stuff. Rather cynically written, which kept it entertaining throughout the reading of the primary chapters.
So it seems my beliefs hold very close to Stanism (at least of that creed). What can I say? I believe in self development and evil where deserved. So sue me.
~MaryAnne