I’m free of the influence of any god, or any type of higher power. I’ve never believed in any sort of god, and whether this is my downfall or not, it doesn’t worry me, because I honestly believe that I cannot be harmed by what I don’t believe in. Or in other words, if it can’t be seen, it can’t be felt. I’ve been told the flaws in my logic, I’ve been led to the “righteous path”, I’ve been preached to about the evil’s of Satan.

But through all this, the one thing that bothers me is the stereotype that comes with being god-free, whatever that entails. I’ve never once claimed the influence of Satan, I’ve never once spoken of Satanist beliefs (thought I do follow some of them), or any type of Left Handed Path. The use of the upside down cross, or crucifix has been misconstrued. It’s been warped throughout the years to become something it’s not. It’s not a symbol of Satan, but rather a symbol of martyrdom, of dying for what, or who you believe in. It’s a symbol of humility, as St. Peter originally intended it to be when he crucified himself on this cross. My beliefs do not reflect the influence of Satan or any sort of magic.

In the same relation, Satanists do not believe in Satan either. Satanism is an atheistic religion, heavily influenced by the left hand path of Satan, who is simply their representation of all worldly indulgences. Satanism is about being involved in yourself, basically. Not bothering, nor asking to be bothered. It’s about surrounding yourself with the people you trust, the people who don’t annoy or bother you. I may have Satanist beliefs, but I don’t, in any way, believe in Satan as an entity.

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