It's common knowledge to all/most/whatever of us that proto-MGTOW ideas existed long before the current incarnation of the non-community, non-movement movement that is MGTOW. I am and will be presenting to you a few sets of proto-MGTOW ideas, that are rooted in both a philosophical and concrete, pragmatic perspective of reality that is generally not seen, appreciated, or adhered to among the helplessly blind, superstitious, ignorant, and stupid masses of humanity in their ever-present slave-mentalities (They've always been there, enabling and pushing this shit-show along, or conversely being hapless victims of so much "progress," all subject to their idle and idol's prisons, limited to their place in space and time, children of myriad circumstances that we all are).
Worth noting, in the ideas set forth below and to come (circa 1967), when you boil them down in essence, rather than them being a vague list of ideals, blurry moral judgments, or mindless rules for superstitious slaves, what we see is that they are a deceptively simple yet fairly thorough and comprehensive list of ideas to not just see the world as it is; but also preserve and elevate one's self; and also save one's self a headache in every aspect of being, and not waste time, energy and resources where they just aren't due or deserved, the tap-root of which is a perspective, mindset, and way of life that abhors, denounces, and refuses the drone's and servant's existence and ideals, rejecting all that resides outside the self (typically dictates, rules, and expectations by others, seemingly justified or not), especially that which does not benefit said aspects of self. In essence, they are a list of ideas tailored to the western mind (though many of them stem from Eastern Tradition), and they are simply a primer for a healthy, selfish, pragmatic, honest look at the reality of the world as it is, rather than the world that people wish it to be (ie, Male (MGTOW) v. Female/Blue Pill ideas, ideals, delusions and behavior). I will possibly revisit these posts to go into an in-depth review of some of the philosophical and intellectual statements therein, because I see humor, truth, honesty, and deep-seated understanding in them. As for questions of super-natural deities, rituals, and any other related metaphysical mumbo-jumbo, know that it does have a place here, to the degree that the man who put this stuff together had a fundamental deep-seated understanding of the human-animal's propensity for not just awe and wonderment, but also bull-shit, psychodrama and ritual, and whether he or anyone else believes in any metaphysical nonsense or not is secondary to the fact that it is all based on a practical and earnest perspective and understanding of human nature, but these ideas and assessments alone are rife for a post all there own. Until then, here for your consumptive pleasure are the Nine Satanic Sins, by American Philosopher and Church of Satan's Founder (back when it was relevant), Anton LaVey:
Stupidity
The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
Pretentiousness
Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyone’s made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.
Solipsism
Can be very dangerous for Satanists. Projecting your reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.” It’s work for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
Self-deceit
It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!
Herd Conformity
That’s obvious from a Satanic stance. It’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
Lack of Perspective
Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraints—know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies
Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
Counterproductive Pride
That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: if it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.
Lack of Aesthetics
This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. It’s not what’s supposed to be pleasing—it’s what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.
Links to part 2 and 3, etc. to come
P.S. - Cheers to MGTOW. I mean, if we weren't meant to value male autonomy, freedom, and spirit (like the pure gold that it is), then what the hell was the point of all those of our kind within our species fighting, dying, and slaving away for thousands of years and onward into the present day? Yeah, who the hell wants to continue on in that matter? - Don't answer that, it's a rhetorical question :)
P.P.S. - Long before MGTOW forums, the only places on the internet I could go to for honest discourse that didn't give a fuck about sacred cows and women's feels were Satanist forums, and while there were a lot of intelligent, knowledgeable, capable and intriguing people there who actually spoke with words of any weight to me, there were also (and still are) all manners of religious nuts and whackadoos there, so it's a pretty fun melting pot.
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