On The Use Of Fictional Deities as Deific Masks Within Atheistic Luciferian Practice
In atheistic Luciferianism, the concept of gods and spirits is typically understood to be symbolic representations of human desires, emotions, and experiences, rather than actual supernatural entities. In this view, gods and spirits are seen as archetypes or personifications of the collective human psyche and are not considered to be objectively real.
According to this belief system, the human will is considered to be the ultimate source of power and authority, and the gods and spirits are seen as ways of accessing and harnessing that power. In this sense, it could be said that all gods and spirits are aspects of the human will, as they are seen as expressions of the human psyche and the manifestation of the human desire for control and mastery over the world.
Tangentially, it is worth revisiting the definition of deific masks. As defined by Michael W. Ford in his Bible of the Adversary, deific masks are — in layman’s terms — representations of the individual’s inner power and potential, used as a way to focus and direct the will towards specific goals and objectives.
The Argument for Validity of Fictional Deities as Deific Masks
The use of modern fictional gods or spirits may be seen as a valid form of symbolism for useful archetypes to access the power of the human will. In this view, the specific form of the god or spirit is less important than its ability to serve as a symbol for the human psyche and the manifestation of the human desire for control and mastery.
Counter-Arguments
By contrast, arguments for the necessity of cultural significance or historical roots as a basis for the effectivity of purpose in accessing and harnessing the power of the human will is based on the belief that cultural and historical context plays a crucial role in shaping the meanings and associations attached to gods and spirits. Cultural and historical roots are, thus, seen to provide a framework for the understanding and interpretation of the symbol, and offer a deeper connection to the collective human psyche and experiences.
Implications
The determination of the thresholds for cultural significance or historical roots as a basis for the effectivity of purpose in accessing and harnessing the power of the human will is subjective and varies from practitioner to practitioner. There is no universally agreed-upon metric for gauging cultural significance, and factors such as the number of worshippers or believers, cultural influence, and historical legacy may all play a role in a practitioner’s assessment of a symbol’s effectiveness.
Counter-Counter Arguments
Given the implied thresholds for cultural significance or historical basis, it may be asserted that — in terms of cultural significance — there may be fewer people, alive then, who worshipped some historical god than there are people now who are able to conceive of — perhaps even worship — a fictional god. In terms of historical basis, no cogent argument can be found for why worship would be any more or less valuable hundreds of years ago versus today.
To Sum Up
Ultimately, the use of modern fictional gods or spirits in atheistic Luciferianism would depend on the individual practitioner’s beliefs, practices, and personal experiences. While some may find these entities to be useful symbols for accessing the power of the human will, others may view them as lacking in cultural significance or historical roots. Some practitioners may see these roots as an essential part of accessing the power of the human will, while others may not place as much importance on cultural or historical context.
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