Skepticism and the Supernatural

 By Thomas LeRoy

It has been stated that if one is a skeptic, they can not call themself a Satanist, or even a member of the left-hand path. If you are a truth-seeker and not a believer in the supernatural, you are not worthy. Strange. I could be wrong, but isn’t the LHP more than just liking creepy shit and thinking spells and curses actually work? Isn’t it a path to manifesting that “black flame” for one’s own personal betterment, and utilizing mythological archetypes to tap into the subconscious? Isn’t it also about embracing that dark-side of one’s character? Some see this dark-side as a curse brought on by the actions of a prehistoric “rib woman”, and that one should beg the “Good Lord” to take it away! But it’s a large part of who we are. It is the truth within the soul/psyche, not a mask-like persona.

“But what about the supernatural aspect of the LHP? Why not embrace that?” says the believer.

For the skeptic to try to believe in the supernatural would be like trying to embrace a puff of smoke. It can’t be done. Why can’t it? Because the skeptic has thoughts, and these thoughts bring about doubts. And the skeptic lacks the ability to ignore their doubts. Others might be able, we can not. Besides, the word supernatural is an oxymoron. It means “beyond nature”. How can anything be “beyond nature”? If these claims of the paranormal exist, then they are a part of nature. But, still, one can’t deny the “Unknown”. Science has not explained everything.

“But I have seen, felt and experienced the supernatural! I know it’s true!”

No, you don’t. You “believe”. You don’t “know”. There’s a difference. But maybe you’re content with believing. Not the skeptic. We want proof.

“But performing ritual, casting spells and throwing curses are a major part of the LHP! Not believing in one’s supernatural abilities would be like a Christian saying they don’t believe in the power of prayer!”

Hate to break it to you, but ritual, spell-casting and cursing others are all cathartic activities. They feel good! Nothing really happens except for that which takes place in one’s own mind.

Children believe in Santa. Adults know where the presents really come from!

Skepticism is simply a method of evaluating claims. It is a way of reaching that point where doubt is pushed aside and one can then “know”. It’s not that we don’t want these claims to be true. It would be great to be able to caste spells, commune with demons and put a working curse upon enemies. But just because one wants something to be true, does not make it so. There are irrefutable absolutes in this reality. Things work a certain way. The laws of physics can not be broken, not matter how hard one tries.

“But life is little more than an illusion, and we can conquer the lie of reality and reach Godhead! Push aside your skepticism! Quit believing the lies of the mind that keep you trapped in this 3 dimensional world and set yourself free!”

For those that believe that life is an illusion, step off the roof of a skyscraper and try to make the “illusion” of gravity go away.

I wish you luck.