About a month and a half ago or so, my interest was really piqued in the subject of Satanism, so I really started to do my research. I have been absorbing book after book and finding out whatever information I can through other resources. Turns out... I have always been a Satanist, I just didn't know it until recently.
Growing up, my family was religious. My dad's side is mostly Catholic, my mom's side is Lutheran. My mom and dad are Lutheran. I was put into a Lutheran private high school. It NEVER sat right with me. It was just a bunch of garbage and I was pretty much an outcast. I didn't agree with any of it, was constantly in trouble for arguing with the pastors in religion class, would skip chapel, etc. My mom is pretty religious, my dad not quite so much. It drives me crazy when I talk to my mom on the phone and she tells me she prayed for me over this or that. It always makes me a little uncomfortable -- there are times where I want to tell her not to, but hey... it's her thing. I just let it go. I think if my parents ever found out I identified as a Satanist, they would have a heart attack. I have spoken to my husband about it on several occasions and he is very supportive. He has said many times that people have to have an open mind -- about EVERYTHING -- and Satanism is no exception.
It's been a great feeling being able to identify with something. A belief system, as it were. In case you're wondering, I feel I identify with Laveyan Satanism.
In any case, I am thrilled to have found a group such as this with like minded individuals. I look forward to many future discussions!
