What is Bonfire Satanism?
Taken from BonfireSatanism.com
Bonfire Satanism is the official denomination of Satanism supported by The Satanic Circle, which denounces the fascist “Might is Right” ideology in LaVeyan Satanism, while promoting equality and the coexistence of differing groups of people, while promoting the importance of self-care and self-respect. Bonfire Satanism is a non-theistic denomination, meaning we do not believe in or worship a literal Satan. The bonfire represents a symbol of community and liberation, given its usage in friendly gatherings and burnings of hateful symbols.
CRITICAL THINKING
Bonfire Satanism pushes for critical thinking by thinking for yourself. Many different people will conform to following a crowd just because everyone else is doing so. We believe that blind conformity destroys self-esteem and identity, whether it is conforming to a trend, idea, or a movement.
PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE
Many religious groups will demand a return to a “golden age” of society. However, we believe in progress and hope for a better future, and this is because of the increasing knowledge of society. Even when new information conflicts with our deeply-held beliefs and opinions, we are willing to dig deep into the information.
CONFRONTING INTOLERANCE
While some Satanist groups view bigotry as “free speech,” we demand that hate speech not be tolerated in any society. We believe that hate speech is unconstructive, dangerous, and harmful the more it is tolerated in society. Our definition of hate speech is the stereotyping, denial of rights, and/or call to violence towards a protected group.
SELF-CARE & CARE FOR THOSE YOU LOVE
Bonfire Satanists do not worship a god whatsoever. Instead, we worship ourselves by taking care of our physical and mental health, while taking care of those we love. We also refuse to care and support those who we do not respect, as we believe that we only have so much respect and energy to pass around, which is why we call those who waste them “parasites.”
TAKING CARE OF THE PLANET
Since Earth is the only planet we have, we believe that we must take care of it. We make sure to clean our spaces, pick up our trash, confront those who litter, and avoid polluting the planet as much as possible. Bonfire Satanist groups will often pick up highways together, engage in enviornmental awareness campaigns, and protest those who increase the severity of climate change. groups We believe that we should leave Earth cleaner and healthier than it was before.
LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST
Since we do not believe in an afterlife, we believe in taking advantage of the time we have in this one life. We refuse to waste our time with people who disrespect and drain us, instead we spend our limited time with those we love in the places we love. We often use symbols such as hourglasses and skulls to symbolize the inevitability of death, which serves as a reminder of our limited time, while providing us with comfort that nothing will not matter when it eventually ends.
THE 8 ORDERS OF BONFIRE SATANISM
(our commandments)
I
RESPECT THOSE WHO EARN IT; NEVER WASTE IT ON THOSE WHO DO NOT.
II
GOOD TROUBLE IS NECESSARY FOR REAL CHANGE.
III
BODILY AUTONOMY IS SACRED; VIOLATE IT AT YOUR OWN PERIL.
IV
THE FREEDOMS OF OTHERS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE; IF YOU DISRESPECT THEM, YOU DISRESPECT YOUR OWN.
V
TRUST SCIENCE, NOT SUPERSTITION OR BLIND FAITH.
VI
OWN YOUR MISTAKES AND FIX THE DAMAGE YOU HAVE CAUSED.
VII
RESPECT NATURE, OR WE ALL FACE THE CONSEQUENCES.
VIII
LIVE HARD, IMPROVE CONSTANTLY, AND NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF WHO YOU ARE.
THE 8 FAULTS
(our DO NOTs)
1. WILLFUL IGNORANCE
2. HERD CONFORMITY
3. LEAVING TRASH BEHIND
4. INCOMPETENCE
5. COMPULSION
6. FORGETTING PAST ORTHODOXIES
7. LOSING YOURSELF
8. HARMING CHILDREN
THE 8 SATANIC STATEMENTS
(our view of the symbol of Satan)
1. Satan stands for indulgence and self-satisfaction without fear of judgement, for we are still animals after all.
2. Satan stands for living hard and improving constantly, without waiting for the promise of a false afterlife.
3. Satan stands for loving and spending time with those who deserve it, rather than parasites.
4. Satan stands for respecting nature and the protection of our environment.
5. Satan stands for seeking knowledge, even when it challenges long-held beliefs.
6. Satan stands for good trouble and freedom of blasphemy, regardless of who takes offense.
7. Satan stands against tyranny, especially when it hides behind religious authority.
8. Satan is the reason the Church holds the power it does; and the reason it fears losing it.
Learn more about Bonfire Satanism and its symbolism at: https://bonfiresatanism.com