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Great American Desert
Given that what you're suggesting about the magickal reality of pre-canonical Christianity is wholly and completely unverifiable, it certainly does depend on me, or anyone else, giving it credit. Yes, Christianity was standardized and constructed according to the preferences of those in power at the time, but this does not mean Christianity was a magical movement of any value. You're entitled to believe that as you will. But if you happen to be privy to the key that unlocks the mysteries of the true Christianity, please do share this wisdom. But one can not say "this is true because I know the secret" and expect to be taken seriously. Subjective truths are only valuable subjectively. One can't quantify "blue is a pretty color". I don't devalue your stance, but I do challenge the idea that there is any value in Christianity whatsoever, particularly from an Occult perspective. Also I would challenge the idea that Satanism is just a cheap imitation of the Yezidi faith. Similarities exist, to be sure; but a causal relationship?
Now, there were Gnostic Christian sects whose views were esoteric in nature, but this wasn't an esoteric belief that stemmed from the Christ cult itself. It was an incorporation of Christian myth into already-present mystery cults. A typical synergy.
I do believe that the Christian cult was largely political. The Jews were a politically inferior people in that time of Roman conquest, and Jesus was the answer to their woes - in a would-be way anyhow. I could be wrong, and will readily admit that. Given that it can't even be proven that Jesus existed, it most certainly can't be proven what his perceived purpose was at the time of his ministry. It's all speculation, just as your idea of a magickal Christianity.
Satanism is largely a response to one's Christian upbringing or surroundings. It follows the current of rebellion out of intellectual necessity. But to call it "a sad little rebellion" makes an ass out of yourself. It's an umbrella term for myriad paths; paths of varied worth and purpose, to be sure, but to cast it down to mere childish rebellion is fallacy. So I'll have to challenge you here: explain your take on what Satanism is, and justify your accusation. If you're unwilling or unable to do this, lay off the insults. This is a Satanism forum, and if your aim is to come in here with your nose in the air, you will easily be tripped. It's fair to verbally disagree; it's unfair to insult.
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