FancyMancy said:
loki88 said:
Braun666 said:
Please read my other reply when it gets approved. There is a serious lack of respect in this question.
I can understand what you mean but I like to apply whatever degree of critical thought I can bring to bear in my search for truth. The more I wade through this movement the more critical I become as so much of it is infiltrated or controlled opposition. I look upon JOS as quite credible and probably the Truth. Sometimes the only way to elicit a response is to rattle people's chains
Devil's advocate must be played; otherwise, we're just blind, idiotic sheep bleating away like utter retards.
That's a given. The following won't be directed at anyone in particular, just a general statement. As there have been people before, the lazy types or those that want information spoonfed to themselves that have tried challenging the JoS in the past. We can see the impracticality of this as one look in the mirror and they can find that they are the ones lacking knowledge, but they choose to look away and criticize from a lack of knowledge.
There's definitely strength and importance in investigating our beliefs, and it's necessary. This ensures confidence and a lasting dedication to the beliefs. As only the truth can last, while it's only a matter of time before lies crumble and the top of the sand timer empties.
These accusations that JoS would be a front for kikes is quite an appalling statement which those who have been here for a while would definitely know. Where is this bold statement coming from, I wonder? Some referenced book about an occultist which was given a disclaimer that there's some disinfo and that it should be taken with a grain of salt? A book referenced 13 YEARS AGO, while as we know, the JoS ministries are still working to correct information, with our Gods and there are updates on certain meditations that have been made through the years. Where's the logic?
There was another thread where @loki88 asked a question about what being "all knowing" meant. Sure there's nothing wrong with asking a question. But he started the question with this "might be a stupid question". With that statement alone, we can assume this question must of been asked from a place where they knew and insinuated that they were able to acquire the answer, but still chose to ask. Today there's barely any excuses that can be made, as it's the age of information, the internet(666). Also as Satanists, we have free will, but that free will must be used intelligently in a way where we reap benefits. Used intelligently as in, holding ourselves responsible, accountable in the mastery of our own fate with studying all that we can, that's readily available, & being self reliant in the process. NOT SOLELY relying on others to spoonfeed us information if and whether or not they choose to do so.
Yes the information on the JoS is presented in a very authoritative way, but it's quite evident and clear that it's coming from hours upon hours of research and study from a single woman(HPS Maxine Dietrich) and others in the JoS Ministries, not excluding the guide and help of Satan which made all of this possible. Well some people don't even see this or show any gratitude, but would rather form baseless ideas, which a masked as "critical challenges".
I had the same instances of acting like I know everything, or even challenging the JoS years after I dedicated. But most of it was baseless, and it seems to be the case with some people here, where they haven't done a high amount of studying but are regurgitating things they've read from the website without proper investigation. Thus, the doubt comes from a lack of knowledge, not hours of study. Their beliefs crumble because they don't haven enough connections to come to the conclusions that have been made.
It all comes down to having a high standard, and upholding ones value of studying, taking this very seriously to increase the knowledge one has. So that actions and statements aren't made from a place of ignorance but knowledge not ignorance. The JoS gives us a big leap forward but it is up to us to gather the fragments, bits and pieces of information found in books through serious goals and undertakings of study.
I can understand doubts and challenging the information presented, but it must be within reason, such as if one has the proof and a lot studying of different materials to back it up. This takes years which is why, being having been in the shoes of the doubter in the past, I know that to reduce these doubts and simply know, I have to rely on myself to study A LOT more. I had found, it was hypocritical if I doubted or didn't trust something I simply didn't know enough about.
But it does go way beyond that I also need to communicate with the Gods to really make sure I'm rising with true knowledge and not descending with lies which are saturated in so many books today.
Lastly I truly believe that beyond studying, personal experiences far outweigh some doubts we may have. For instance in my case I had blatant personal experiences where Satan showed and proved his existence to me, I MEAN EXTREMELY BLATANTLY. He didn't need to, nor did I ask such but he did. These experiences I had can never make me stray from this path, even though there have been times. Now I strive to rely on myself to further understand the path that lies ahead and achieve great undertakings of study. There's also improvements in life and too many other experiences to site. All in all I hope anyone reading this see where this is all coming from.