Sabrina: I want freedom and power.
Prudence: He will never give you that. The Dark Lord. The thought of you, of any of us, having both terrifies him.
Sabrina: Why is that?
Prudence: He’s a man, isn’t he?
Chapter Two: The Dark Baptism
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (S1 E1) directed by Lee Toland Krieger and written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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In the Natives AU, baby Skeklings and Urrlings go through a sort of baptism that makes them part of their communities. Skeklings are blessed a few days after their birth by the Ritual Master who pours water on them while doing incantations (symbolically cleansing them to be clean and presentable before Thra) then rises them over their head to the Suns symbolically for them to feed on its light from then on and live long lives, then the Ritual Master has to perform the Dance of Life. Urrlings are blessed 24 hours after their birth ideally by the Ritual Guardian for being sure for the incantations ro be right and have the tools, but allowed to be done by a parent too if they live far away from a town, red and white face paints are applied to the baby's face in symbolical places (open their eyes, open their ears, open their mouth, open their nose) doing incantations and then spread sand over their face to make them one with Thra and everyone present proceeds to hum the traditional UrRu "ooooohm" chant
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Title: "Satanic Baptism: A Closer Look"
Author: Damien Harker | Submitted: 23, October, 2023
[DISCLAIMER: These are my opinions and by no means representative of CoS as a whole.]
In Anton LaVey's "The Satanic Rituals," a fascinating and controversial topic is explored: Satanic Baptism. This ritual, meant for both adult and child initiates, is a striking departure from traditional religious baptisms. It's important to note that LaVey's Satanism is not about worshipping a literal devil but rather embracing the self and one's desires.
Adult Initiates: A Personal Choice
Satanic Baptism for adults is a symbolic act of self-dedication. It's a statement to oneself and to the Satanic community that you fully embrace your identity and have chosen to walk the path of individualism and self-discovery. Unlike traditional baptisms, there's no external deity or authority being invoked. It's a rite of passage that signifies one's commitment to living life on their terms. It's crucial to remember that a baptism is not necessary for joining Satanism. It's a personal choice, and many Satanists choose not to partake in this ritual.
Child Initiates: Controversy and Critique
The practice of initiating children into Satanism before they reach the age of consent is a deeply contentious issue. LaVey's rationale, which revolves around providing children with choices, empowering them with knowledge of various belief systems, and allowing them to make their own decisions, faces staunch and critical opposition.
Many vehement critics argue that children, particularly at a young age, lack the cognitive capacity to fully understand the profound implications of such a choice. The controversy surrounding this practice has triggered impassioned debates, both within and outside the Satanic community. The act of initiating children into Satanism raises fundamental questions about autonomy, agency, and the boundaries of influence, especially when it comes to an alternative belief system.
This is an issue that continues to provoke fervent discussions and underscores the diversity of perspectives within the Satanic community.
Ritual or Controversy?
Satanic Baptism, like many aspects of LaVeyan Satanism, serves to provoke thought and challenge societal norms. It encourages critical thinking, individualism, and questioning the status quo. However, it's crucial to approach this ritual with a discerning eye and a sense of personal responsibility.
Ultimately, Satanic Baptism, be it for adults or children, underscores the importance of choice and the rejection of dogma. It reminds us that Satanism is not about conformity but about embracing our unique paths and making informed decisions for ourselves.
As with any topic in Satanism, the journey of self-discovery and understanding is deeply personal. The exploration of rituals like Satanic Baptism is a testament to the diversity of thought within the Satanic community.
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That day…
As eager as Maria had been to be done with the entire ordeal, she had made one stipulation regarding her re-entry into everyday life; that she and her daughter would not be interacting with any men of the family until the christening itself and beyond.
It was a welcome enough request, even if her intentions were never stated; she supposes any assumptions are better than the truth.
They were traveling separately as a result; a necessity, anyways, because of the party size, but a very welcome foray into life as usual anyways.
Ariadne's excitement to be reunited alone had managed to alleviate most of Maria's worry about the day ahead, and knowing that she's now being seen by the girl with some degree of normalcy made the imposed solitude well worth it. More comforting, though, is Ariadne's assurance that Maria has a lot to catch up on, and that she would be more than happy to be the one to bring her up to date.
Meanwhile, Procopia (despite her, strangely enough, self-proclaimed ambivalence on infants) offers herself as more than happy to temporarily take her granddaughter out of others' tiring arms. Even if she won't be expected to offer the warmest advice to her daughter-in-law, the objective, leading hand she provides is as appreciated as ever.
Still, it takes more than a substantial effort for Maria to contend with the surreality of the situation as it starts to truly hit her. Pessimistically, she supposes that might be the point of the change; to disorient her, make her complacent. But just as quickly, she reframes it, considers the necessity of escape from that suffocating bustle of the world that children ought to be entitled to.
It'll fade just as quickly, she thinks, kicking herself for the doubt in an instant. For now, her priority needs to be the baptism.
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