A Happy Blasphemy Day To You!

Hello! I am a Satanist. Today is a celebration of blasphemy for the members of my temple. My church didn't create this observance, but have included it in our yearly celebrations.

In case there are other Satanists out there who sometimes feel under-represented on spiritual forums, I just want to say "Happy day to you sir or madam!"

For those of you who have read this far and are wondering what Blasphemy Day is about, I took the following from a fb post:

Declare your independence from superstition. Hail Thyself, and bring compassion and empathy into this world with a reasoned mind. We are godless, freethinking rebels. Blasphemy is our right.

#BlasphemyDay, also known as International Blasphemy Day or International Blasphemy Rights Day, educates individuals and groups about blasphemy laws and defends freedom of expression, especially the open criticism of religion which is criminalized in many countries.

In some countries, blasphemy is punishable by death, such as in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. As of 2015, at least fourteen member states of the European Union maintain criminal blasphemy or religious insult laws.

For Satanists, blasphemy goes a step further. It has become part of our individual religious practice.

"We identify with the symbolism of “blasphemy” as an expression of liberation from superstition. We bow to no Gods, & we reject all arbitrary edicts & unjust authority." - Lucien Greaves

Have an Infernal Blasphemy Day!

Ave Satanas!