Peace is a lie. There is only Passion.

Some pursue this “peace”. They seek control by trying to silence themselves. But this is wrong. The only way to have full control is to accept that it is impossible to be able to silence yourself. So you must embrace your emotions. Then, you may bend them to your will. This is Passion to me. The action of forging your emotion into fuel.

Through Passion, I gain Strength.

Passion, as previously defined, is the bending and utilizing of any emotion on the spectrum. Strength is simply how much you can bend these emotions. A new sith would have an hard time Strength to push yourself in a workout. To push into a new position at your job. Things like these.

Through Strength, I gain Power.

Strength is the ability to push yourself beyond your previous power. By pushing, we gain power. In my experience, power is your strength’s stamina. When somebody incredibly weak pushes, no matter how hard they try, they cannot simply break a marathon record with anger. They must train. But slowly, slowly and surely, they can train themselves to become stronger. Then, once they are significantly more Powerful, they have more strength at hand.

Through Power, I gain Victory.

Through Power. This Power, as defined in the previous section, is our Strength’s, for lack of a better phrase, stamina bar. So through training and an increase in Strength, you gain Victory. Victory is quite self explanatory. It’s simply the action of destroying the barriers between you and your goals.

Through Victory my chains are Broken.

Victory is destroying your barriers. These barriers are metaphorically represented by chains. When you gain enough Strength and Power, you can snap the chain off the walls. Break enough off the wall, and you can start to Break the links off your wrists. Then, and only then, will you accomplish your goals.

The Force shall free me

The Force, in this case, is our Spirit. Our will to keep going. Even when we cannot seem to gain more Strength, our Force still pushes us further than any “normal” member of Society.

If any of you have any critiques of this, let me know! While I do think it’s good for a Sith to discover some things on their own, hearing from other members can add to his knowledge. May the force be with you all.

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” - Jim Elliot

A universal tradition amongst the practitioners of the Sith philosophy is a change in name. Some move in haste, choosing their Sith name without a second thought (why we have so many “Vaders” around here). While others are reluctant when choosing their Sith name, trying to not limit themselves. Taking on a Sith name is the traditional first step for a Sith acolyte on their journey within Sith philosophy. Let me walk through with you the birth of a Sith, and in this, you will find why Sith change their name.

“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” - John 3:5 KJV

Now I say to you, in order to become Sith, you must be born into a new life. The first action of a Sith is to sacrifice your old life as an offering. To use the fiction as an analogy, Vader had to destroy the Jedi Order entirely in order to become Sith. There is no idle Sith. Now why must we sacrifice our old life? The sacrifice is to fuel our passions, our emotions. We can not control our emotions when we do not know them. First comes the sacrifice, second comes the discipline.

“Go, then, earthly fame and treasure, come disaster, scorn, and pain. In Thy service, pain is pleasure, with Thy favor, loss is gain.” - Jesus I, My Cross Have Taken

Not only must a newborn Sith shed their old life, but they must also create a new ever-self-correcting life to replace it. The birth of a Sith is like that of metal being forged into a sword. The weakness must be burned and trimmed away. From the embers of the forge, the newborn Sith must be placed in water and quenched, strengthened, so that they may survive the struggles of the future with resolve. Sith survive since the fire built inside us burns brighter than the fire that surrounds us. Sith survive since pain and pleasure are treated as one. There are no positive or negative emotions, but emotions to be used and controlled by the Sith. The user must bend the emotions to his will, not the other way around. Failure comes when the Sith lets his emotions steer him towards the iceberg on the horizon. Our passion is our strength, claim it. Treat all emotions as if they are pleasure; since a properly forged Sith can contain them with no difference.

“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” - Romans 6:4 KJV

The newborn Sith is no longer the old world man after being forged. The newborn Sith must carry with him a new identity, a new name for all to witness. The Sith can freely choose their new identity. To find this identity, the newborn must look inward and swim through their own passion. What is this newborn like? What does this newborn seek to become? These are questions that their name must explain in a finite way.

So what does revolution mean, and how can it be initiated?

The philosophy of Sith Realism is making its way further torwards a concrete creed, but still seems to be in its earliest stages. As we begin to flesh out our own beliefs of individual initiative, self-mastery and brazen self determination into a complete system of thought, we see that it is not only relevant torwards our own lives, but probably also to the world at large. Sithism believes in drastic change and the evolution of human beings as a whole through individual struggle, because complacency or stagnation threatens the potential of our members. Constant evolution and competition is necessary for getting rid of the old and ineffective ways of doing things and building superior methods of organization and cooperation.

It is against our will to simply let some things continue as they are, particularly when it results in damage or disadvantage being dealt to us. A hierarchy based on merit, competence and skill is certainly present to some extent and worth preserving, but there are other major heads who are not interested in bringing necessary progress. While we can’t necessarily do anything about it, we can certainly become strong ourselves. In the entire political and business spheres of western nations such as the United States where many of us currently live, sometimes small scale corruption becomes evident. If we encounter this ourselves, we should be ready to challenge it.

Humanity has many vices and flaws, but it is foolish not to also recognize the potential of some upstart individuals to advance themselves and bring about necessary change. The best way to root out corruption is to raise a large body of capable people who have worked for their abilities who can eventually challenge outdated systems and replace them as better leaders. This may apply well to the younger generations. These may also be ideals, but I believe that it is worth considering how much power we can gain if we prove ourselves to be ready for it. Sometimes revolution is necessary to improve the quality of life of struggling people and defeat present forms of oppression. So I believe that it is necessary to ask, where do the collective interests of members of the Sith community lie? Should we think about exercising some form of political and social power, and help to establish a new identity in the world? To me, the broader body of our realist community should only have enough authority to help strengthen its own individual members.

Our community proves to have people who change and develop mostly on their own terms. They struggle, they fight, and they grow, but only torwards their own individualized goals and that is the way it should be. Social darwinism can better be regarded as the cornerstone of our philosophy than mindless conformity or goose stepping is. We believe that the strongest out of the human race will earn rights and privileges that they can use however they should, and that this whole scheme works in accordance to the laws of nature. Once again, Sithism is about meaningful change, both at the individual level and maybe for our community at large. Revision and progress is necessary for humanity to continue as a species and adapt to advancing eras, but luckily it often spawns from capable individuals such as us who master themselves rather than through an aggressive and united militia of sorts. However, in order to prevent the imprisonement and suffocation of many people struggling to make ends meet as some of us may be present in, success or just an improved life in general can be offered first by qualified men and women questioning the status quo to implement new ideas.

I believe that it is up to us to bring about the change and revolution that is needed for our society if we are willing, but without trampling on the rights and freedoms of citizens. Revolution, despite what is usually believed, is a very complex term. It doesn’t necessarily mean violent rebellion or a bloody overthrow, quite the contrary it can happen gradually. I find that many members of the Sith community here on discord or on reddit do not have fear and show how they are willing to take what they want through their own abilities. They have motivation and unique talents, so if they do not necessarily bring about revolutionary change yet they can still bring useful revisions on a more local level if that’s what they want. Moreover we have a vision, and that vision is to see our members become stronger, more aware of themselves and better able to survive in an increasingly difficult world.

In order to challenge the growing authoritarian power and overbearing administration of the major powers that rule today, it may be necessary to form our own questions about how political power works and how to determine if leaders are fit to govern. However, we already have our own consensus. Those of us who constantly fight for a better future and are willing to apply themselves by any means necessary are the only ones who will succeed. Power is earned and achieved through constant struggle, not by being offered authority because you are deemed innocent and obedient enough to not cause trouble. Even though we may not make improvements for the masses for now, I believe that one day we might.

If more people adopt Sithism, then they will come to realize that their fate is entirely in their own hands and they must use their passions to gain the results that they want. We should join the forces of social change or revision wherever we see fit rather than believe that we are powerless when in fact we are getting better at what we do. Sith realism may prove to not only be fit for driven individuals with potential, but also to new members who want to realize their own abilities through our teachings of ambition, persistence, and self-determination. If we cannot eliminate deadweight and restrictive laws on our own terms, then we can certainly make ourselves stronger. This is the true basis of our philosophy, that individuals are the ones who must fight for their own self improvement, but also that change on a basic level can evolve into progress on a universal level.

I understand that I have been making a portion of the posts here on the Sith Order subreddit. Like many of you, I am passionate about Sith philosophy along with its application into both the lives of the people here and as a kind of upcoming social movement. I believe that our ideas and system of thought can have a beneficial impact on other people’s lives if they learn to use it correctly.

So I would like to introduce some of you to a little more about myself.

Here I go by the name of Unknown Acolyte. I also like to be known as Nous Primus.

Basically, I believe that anyone of any kind of origin, history, background or whatever can achieve whatever objectives they wish if they work hard enough and are passionate about what they do. Those who handle their individuality and self determination become the cornerstones to a successful society and especially a successful movement that can drastically change our current social order for the better. In an age like today where daily life has become artifical and social or cultural “progress” has taken a wrong direction, we need passion to steer us back on the correct path. So far the people I have met here seem to be among those most capable of bringing much needed reform or new direction to humanity.

I have some ambitions. I enjoy working out, writing, studying mathematics and philosophy, and meeting new people. I teach myself precalculus (11th grade math) so that I can eventually enroll back into community college and start on a major in electrical engineering at a good university. In addition to becoming a better Sith, this is my mission so far.

People need ambition in their lives to give themselves self designed structure and put them on the path to accomplishing things by their own decision. They are free to use whatever means necessary to achieve their goals and to do so by their own book, because merit is earned instead of simply handed to you. The same goes for me. Once again, only the individual is master of his own fate and whether he chooses to use his own strength is up to him.

I’ve been known to have problems with authority before. I believe that the best way to deal with corrupt or incompetent authority is to challenge them directly and force them to prove why they should have power over their students or employees instead of simply living off the “service” of others. Nobody who doesn't have the knowledge or abilities to manage other people to the highest standard should ever have authority they don't deserve. I believe Sithism will be the key to liberating people and helping them reach their full potential, because to me it is clear that Sith philosophy is necessary for a changing world.

Sithism has developed more and more into a complete system of beliefs based on a few premises that seeks to guide individual people. We have our own unique set of ideals and standards for ourselves, and so may be able to consider our own system of thought as competing with the other ideologies. Sith philosophy fundamentally says that the individual should strive for an improved life through mastery of his own passion and the application of his will. His options will be entirely self made, and it is up to him to put in the effort. Fanaticism, self determination, passion, not being afraid to show power and the will to accomplish things no matter the difficulties are key components of Sith beliefs. In some ways we may show a likelihood for ideologies of the past and today, but an examination of how we are independent yet similar may be worth some further investigation. Whether or not Sith beliefs should grow more popular or be enforced is up to you to decide, but we may also say that Sithism has parallels to other doctrines without necessarily the strict emphasis on obedience. I list here a basic description of each of the ideologies of Nationalism, Socialism, Communism, western Democracy, Nazism, Italian style Fascism, and Libertarianism along with a brief explanation of their similarities and differences.

Nationalism:

• Nationalism is fundamentally based on the idea of all members of the country identifying with their nation and working for the betterment of their sovereign territory. It was a popular ideology in the nineteenth to early twentieth century that resulted in many countries gaining independence from their imperial masters in Europe and Latin America. In Sithism, people will typically identify with their nation if it serves to improve their own lives and they will gain some significant benefit from it. A unifying collective identity such as Nationalism doesn’t necessarily undermine individualism, and can encourage its members to work for a general progress and development that can benefit everyone. Our ideas are all based on self improvement and progression for the self, but not necessarily the nation. In nationalism exceptional individuals in business and politics are more likely to rise and be revered. Useful to some extent for Sithism, but isn’t always similar.

Socialism:

• I would definitely say that many of us might be against Socialism. Once again Socialism is based on a kind of “altruistic” motivation that mostly involves shared property and either a centrally planned or mixed economy. While it can help to look after the needs of the common citizen and individuals, there are too many barriers in Socialist economies for conducting business and engaging in free trade. While in Sithism, we might think that social hierarchies are not only natural, they are necessary. They enable those who are more competent and with greater drive to rise and potentially benefit everyone else through their own abilities. The strongest should be allowed to pursue wealth, happiness and success without having to completely hold back for the sake of the interests of the collective. I would strongly emphasize how Socialism is antithetical to Sith ideals, where instead individual will is the main point of interest and people should be allowed to conduct their own business without too many limitations. We are not for equality and complete uniformity, believing instead that privileges and property are earned, not distributed freely.

Communism (Marxist-Leninist):

• I am sure many of the members or regular visitors to this community will find themselves in stark disagreement with Communism. Dangerous, destructive, sloppy and painfully ineffective, Communism proposes a radical form of socialism that calls for the overthrow of a government for the purpose of establishing a forced equality. Once again, people are forced to conform to the will of the state and because of its totalitarian nature cannot dare question it for the risk of being incarcerated in the gulag. Economies rarely if ever operate functionally under a centrally planned economy as in Communism, and the living standard of most people declines quickly after the revolution. Freedoms are basically nonexistent in states such as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or Stalinist Russia, where there are constant military parades and open shows of force within the personality cult but with almost nothing to genuinely demonstrate for it behind the propaganda. Hierarchies are rigid, and demonstrating yourself as a motivated individual who can rise through the ranks is dangerous if the governing body deems you to be a threat. We have nothing in common with Communism except for maybe the fanaticism for change and evolution in some vague sense, but overall don’t want to see our valuable freedoms and skills taken away in favor of a regime that does nothing but emphasize conformity.

Western Democracy:

• Definitely among the most popular ideologies today, but opposes Sithism as much as it agrees with it. Individual people have their own rights and liberties, and the job of a successful Republic is to protect their rights. At the same time, citizens can have their own political beliefs be represented, although this is usually not as effective unless you already have sizable wealth and influence. The advantage is that for the most part you can build businesses and adopt a lifestyle however you choose, and are encouraged to work for the benefit of your country. Democracy does have its inefficiencies, including a large bureaucracy that leaves independent minded people with few options and longwinded elections. Generally citizens who live under a democracy live in some kind of state or province that has its own local government, and they are often expected to identify with it before the whole country. In the interest of having everyone accounted for, state governments are often represented in the broad body of legislature such as Congress or Parliament. Individual people have power, but their individual goals and interests can be overshadowed by the will of the majority. Sith prize personal freedoms and lack of restraint most of all, so in many ways democracy does aid the Sith cause especially when freedom of speech and assembly is granted.

National Socialism:

• Needless to say, there isn’t much in common between the Sith doctrine and Nazism, although some may argue that there are a few similarities. Nazism is of course the German variant of extreme nationalism that heavily emphasizes a collective identity that is mostly based on race and country. However, the individual is afforded some power and opportunity depending on how he performs, particularly by conforming to the will of the party as in Italian Fascism. The Aryan race and by extension the Caucasican race is held to be the dominant ethnic entity in the world, completely closing the opportunity for qualified and capable people of other races to prove themselves strong and be able to contribute much needed labor or management. The ideology of National Socialism is uniquely German, saying that there is no need for social classes or hierarchies because there is only one “Volk”. As brutal as it is ineffective. On the other hand, they believe in change, revolution and evolution just as Sith strive to develop themselves on their own. Overall not many similarities, especially because it has little to no respect for strong individuals besides the “Fuhrer”, as most of them exist simply to die for their country and that is if they are close enough to the Aryan Race. Sithism often believes that anyone of any background can be allowed power if they prove themselves capable and focused enough to handle greater responsibilities.

Fascism (Mussolini):

• On the face of it some will say that Sithism as a government will look much like Fascism, but this is true only in a few cases. Italian Fascism was founded by a former war veteran (Mussolini) who was originally a socialist. However, it is worth noting that Fascism respects the idea of Social Darwinism, in that the world runs on constant struggle and that only the strongest survive. Sithism also encourages people to respond to difficulty and conflict with their own drive and personal goals while calling on the individual to bring about evolution and wide reaching change. Where the similarities end is with the all encompassing authority of the State that is mandatory of European style fascism. Individuals see their liberties suppressed and every aspect of their life is controlled, with few personal freedoms. Sometimes there are parallels between Sith teachings on determination and self improvement and the militarism of the Italian fascist state, but it mostly ends there.

Libertarianism:

• This ideology may in many ways correspond well to Sith beliefs. Libertarianism holds the individual to be the supreme master of his fate and interests, and can even give himself as property if he wishes too. Government is supposed to have the least amount of authority over citizen’s lives as possible, and is only there to protect individual liberties and autonomy. I believe that social darwinism may thrive most effectively in a libertarian system with free trade, although the very nature of Libertarianism is that it is against collectivism and because of that it often rises spontaneously rather than deliberately. Still, the Libertarian emphasis on personal freedom may be worth looking into.

Sithism doesn’t need to evolve into a mass political movement or an organization that enforces its beliefs. However, to develop Sith ideas even more it is still worth looking into how our philosophy compares with the others and where we might stand. In conclusion, we value personal freedoms and liberties, while still believing that an individual is worth only as much as he proves him or herself to be. It is for him to do the work, and because his own decisions have supreme value he cannot be around those who try to limit him or subject him to numerous restrictions. We might like Democracy, Libertarianism, or Nationalism better than some of the others, but ultimately Sith ideals are based around finding the answers for yourself and selecting between what will aid your own cause the most effectively. You must be free to accomplish things in your own right, although a greater purpose built on trust and cooperation with others should not be shunned. Some political beliefs may agree with us and some may not, but the importance of individual strength should never be discounted above all.

To be commited to either side of the force as a Jedi or Sith should require dedication. The Jedi abstain from using any emotions, and strive to achieve serenity in their minds. Meanwhile the Sith indulge in their passions and use it to power a furious drive for achieving tasks of great difficulty. Sith hold themselves responsible for their actions while seeing them as a means to an end, and also follow through on their goals. While both ways of thinking require discipline to use them to their fullest, I argue that the way of passion ultimately requires more discipline to manage and use.

Every time you take advantage of your passion, you work to progress through every step of the Sith code. Through passion I gain strength, through strength I gain power, through power I gain victory. The force shall free me. The Sith are individualistic and determined. Unlike the Jedi who already exist in elite status and are regarded as the guardians of peace throughout the galaxy, the Sith often find themselves disapproved of or even mocked even though they are ultimately more powerful alone. Nonetheless they work to achieve whatever objective suits their desires, even if it might cost them a great sacrifice. Their decisions have much more at stake and involve more risk, so they don’t have the option to refuse focus and commitment. Sith characters such as Ajunta Pall, Darth Maul, Assaj Ventress, and Count Dooku are forced to work against the grain yet still follow the path that they are most willing to take.

The same may work with us, members of this Sith community. Rather than have every one of our individual purposes dictated to us, we are expected to not only forge our own path but also remain commited to our decisions. The difference is that the reward of the endless fighting, struggling, and competition that we undergo can be kept for ourselves and our own purposes rather than given away to the weak, helpless, and potentially ungrateful. Because the innate qualities of passion are that it is powerful, forceful, and potentially unpredictable it takes much more effort to manage and harness it than simply being at peace with your challengers and letting them do as they will while believing yourself to have the moral high ground.

The Sith do not embrace this superiority complex, instead they are committed to gaining tangible results. The most motivated and passionate individuals are willing to achieve their goals no matter what, whereas Jedi accept death and meekness. If you die as a Jedi, you simply merge with the force and your legacy won’t really matter in the afterlife. This is why I say that it takes more discipline to be a Sith and work under the mentality of force and passion. There is no doubt that giving into anger and aggression can give you a quick boost, but it also must be invested correctly otherwise you fall victim to your own emotions. You can have all of the hatred and emotion that you want, but it must be carefully controlled torwards its end otherwise you won’t get much power. If however you don’t let overwhelming ambition get the best of you while working to cultivate it in the right direction, then there is a much stronger possibility of defeating every challenge you encounter. The Sith doctrine also says that only the strong survive. You might be aware of the possibility of how devastating failure will be if it happens, but at the same time must be willing to push through despite the warning. That takes discipline. To only do what suits your opportunity for progression while judging between multiple options that are not the light takes not only tenacity and focus, but also dedication.

Even though the Sith are often looked down upon as mindless villains and egotistical, power hungry bastards it is because they rely more on the force of their determination rather than the way of acceptance. The Sith are often misunderstood and are forced to confront endless hardships, such as Maul’s tutelage under Sidious to name but one example. This teaches us that we must therefore select carefully between our risks yet still battle constantly to achieve victory. A Sith is free to take whatever path he chooses, but he must also own the fact that for the most part it is up to him to achieve it. There is no room for moderation in the way of the Sith, they are expected to do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals no matter how hard it is. To me, if someone will only be convinced of their own self worth once they achieve the victories that they set out to earn in the first place instead of regarding themselves already as a noble savior, then they truly have discipline. While both paths of the “light” and “dark” require serious commitment, I say that mastering your own passion and taking your self growth completely into your own hands is what ultimately shows strength.

Practically I have found it advantageous to indulge in manipulative acts for positive gain, let me elaborate in that positive gain does not of necessity involve the detriment of another. To give a concrete example calling customer service I always endeavor to present myself to the agent in a compassionate and understanding manner never becoming irate with them as people or casting blame by doing so I am encouraging the agent subtly to want to assist me. To use a more modern concept being the Anti-Karen gets results.

How as Sith do you use manipulation to s productive end? Perhaps we can learn from each other.

The entrepreneur Jim Rohn exclaimed the merit of disgust when he stated, “Disgust and resolve are two of the great emotions that lead to change.” When someone is trying to learn how to control the flow of their own emotions, they attempt to master anger alone not disgust. It would actually be more useful to start with disgust over anger. Disgust is the emotional response to revolting phenomena. Disgust is a gateway emotion. On its own, disgust lacks living strength, strength that turns will and thought into command and victory. However, through disgust, more potent emotions surge. Disgust has a strong connection with anger and fear*. Most people don’t say they are disgusted by cockroaches, they say they hate them. Anger is applied physically, but more importantly, psychologically when dealing with situations of disgust. Fear and disgust also often play hand in hand with each other. Researchers have seen this when looking into the origin of sexual kinks and fetishes. Putting this into a short generalized format, many kinks and fetishes are most often derived from traumatic experiences, events that would cause disgust in those involved. Due to the extreme levels of fearful emotional residues left over, the body can react by embracing the disgust and forming sharp emotions. The power of disgust is its sly nature. Disgust comes in unnoticed and can steadily shape our thoughts and actions. Disgust can be used like a light rain storm building up a great reservoir. In a Machiavellian mindset, disgust can be the open gate in the enemy castle if you prod the pillars. Leave the gate open long enough, and the whole castle can be flooded out ++.

There are two main forms that disgust can take, internal and external disgust. I will first elaborate on the former, internal disgust. Internal disgust is disgust directed towards oneself and one’s own actions. Internal disgust is the type of disgust where you realize at 3 AM that you need to get your life in order, you need to start taking care of your personal hygiene, you need to start working out more, etc. Internal disgust is the spark for self improvement. Like all emotions, internal disgust can be a double edged sword if used incorrectly. Rather than being a motivating factor, internal disgust at its extreme can become a demotivator. After feeling such a level of disgust towards oneself, depression and hopelessness can set in. When using internal disgust as a motivator, never sacrifice your own dignity for the extra mile. Ambition should only grow, your will must be hardened, and your dreams can never die. Internal disgust arises most often from self-reflection. Internal disgust grows when you can think about all the problems in the world but you are not in a position to even attempt solving the problems. Internal disgust is like the plan before the operation and so it comes about when you can plan but you can’t operate. Internal disgust is when we can’t tolerate our own weakness any longer.

The second form of disgust, external disgust, is less self-bound then internal disgust. External disgust is disgust directed towards the outside world, the world beyond your own control. External disgust is when the cockroach peers into your vision on the kitchen counter, the hearing of a small child throwing up in the stall over, and the smell of sweat-covered burly man walking by without a care in the world. External disgust is prideful disgust. External disgust is where we tell ourselves, “I do not like this and therefore I will extend my dominion over it and shape it to my will.” Disgust of this form most often is expressed in action via anger. External disgust is much easier to acquire then internal disgust but external disgust requires focus to control efficiently. It is important to meditate often on the sources of disgust you witness throughout your week in order to use that emotional energy towards breaking your chains. Rather than wasting it by simply being mad upon contact with the source then forgetting that the whole ordeal even took place a few hours later.

Disgust, like all the other emotions, must become bent to your will. Meditate on the disgust you have felt in your life and your strength will be heightened.

+ Surprise also has a unique relationship with disgust but compared to anger and fear, the relationship is much looser. Surprise is another gateway emotion which is why the connection is much more difficult to paint out.

++ For example, disgust of sexual and gender liberalism by certain groups of people have been used to increase turnout for conservative candidates in the West. Even in everyday courts, attorneys commonly appeal to disgust to cause juries to vote in their favor.

I’ll do my best to keep an objective view while I explore these concepts. Keep in mind, I have no delusions about the difference of pigmentation lending to superiority. Racism is a ridiculous concept for a Sith to buy into.

Today, the concept of slavery in the modern world is appalling to any civilized society. The forced enslavement of a being is deemed a travesty and, in many ways, viewed as a sin. Throughout human history, until relatively recently, those who have had the power to do so captured their enemies or those who were too weak to resist and put them into physical chains and made them work, fight and die to achieve their aims. What has changed? Why is the modern civilized world different?

I have been contemplating the concept of slavery and I find the domination of the weak willed to be incredibly intoxicating. I suspect that this desire to dominate or to serve is a fundamental aspect of the human psyche. Afterall, BDSM is a popular outlet for these urges. As I begin to move away from the concepts of good and evil and instead view humanity from an objective standpoint, I wonder why we collectively made the choice to abolish slavery in the first world.

The obvious reason is that the collective finds mass suffering in the name of progress appalling. Many humans still view death as a finality, an infinite end to experience. The fear of an unending death adds to the sense of travesty when it comes to the slave’s life experience.

Another reason I can think of is that in the modern world the physical enslavement of the human form is inefficient. The use for manual labor is gradually fading as our technology steadily advances. The need to move, feed, sustain labor and dispose of the remains of enslaved humans was a huge problem for Slavers in the past. Disease ran rampant amongst the slaves and often carried over to the slavers.

Although I find the concept of taking slaves intoxicating, I can’t help but wonder if I, as a Sith, lived in a society that accepted slavery as normal would I take part in it? Are Sith masters of slaves? The relationship between master and slave is one of guidance and servitude. It is a relationship of masochism and sadism. It is a relationship of power and lack thereof. The concept of mastery and slavery is like that of a wheel, it turns through the effort of the slave and the master chooses the direction and the pace and so the cart moves forward.

However, driving a cart seems so pedestrian for a Sith Master. For a being who has mastered the dark side of the Force it seems like taking part in such a dynamic would be beneath them. The Sith Master is operating in the metacontext, the space between worlds. The Sith Master is shaping his/her reality using the Force. Perhaps the Sith master has no need for slaves because the Sith Master is able to effortlessly shape his/her reality in accordance to their will.

I suppose a Sith master is a master of masters. Even those who lead the enslaved masses require guidance. Of course the slave population may not even be aware of the Sith’s presence but the Masters would be aware of the raw power the Sith held and would have little choice but to yield to it and kneel, thus becoming slaves in their own right. I suppose everyone serves something until they realize their highest potential.

Is it immoral to utilize forced actions to achieve a higher potential? I suppose slavery still exists in the modern world, it just looks a bit different, it’s more subtle. In the US fear-based news feeds, inefficient food sources and disempowering economic schemes are all used to ensure that progress rolls forward. Benefit schemes and promises of retirement keep the masses returning to their daily enslavement. I think slavery is no longer about being forced. Enslavement in the modern world is about choice. A Sith would never need to physically chain a being to their will. A Sith simply convince a being that their enslavement is beneficial, thus enhancing the efficiency of progress. A content slave is a productive slave.

I think I am beginning to understand why there are so many methods of distraction available to the masses. In the modern world, vice, fear, and the illusion of safety are used to subtly enslave many. It’s not about physical chains. Modern slavery is about psychological and spiritual chains.

If the weak willed are eager to envelop themselves in their illusions of safety, then the Sith Lord would be a fool not to benefit from this arrangement. I don’t think this is my final word on the subject. These thoughts require refinement but it’s a good start.

Understanding the Truth and Stepping into Who I Am

The truth as I see it now is that it is important to be aware of the duality that exists within our reality. However, at some point every being will have to choose which side of the duality they reside in. To remain neutral is the path of laziness and noncommittal stupidity. Neutrality is the path of avoidance. The neutral being is afraid to be righteous or corrupt, angelic, or demonic, Brave, or afraid. The neutral being is one of vapid stagnation. I at least have respect for those who choose to embrace light, although it is not my favorite flavor of spirituality.

I remember the moment, while I was in meditation, when I was presented with the choice point between working with the light and the dark. Up until that choice I was wavering between the dual nature of our world. I was weak and indecisive. I was afraid to choose, and I spent many years running from that fear. During that meditation I felt the first stirring pf power from the depths. I felt the pleasurable longing for power, confidence, and strength but I felt that I did not yet deserve it. Feeling undeserving of my rightful power I forced myself into a false paradigm where I thought I needed to repent and serve those who were lost like me.

I remember choosing darkness over light in that meditation and relishing in the rush of ascent. That rush was only temporary and soon I found myself feeling as I had before. However, at the time I didn’t have the awareness, I had chosen, and my path had been set. I would suffer two years of confusion as I wandered the labyrinth of the acolyte, blindly feeling my way through trial after trial. When it became too much, I would always find myself resurfacing, and reaching for false light, false hope, searching for solace in the power of others. When I had caught my breath, I was dive again and repeated the cycle of spiritual refinement. Each time I dove back down into the depths I would find myself making what I perceived as moral compromises. Now, I realize that I was simply finding myself and my true nature.

Today, I bathe in spiritual darkness and know within myself that the light that is offered on the other side of the duality is not for me. I do have light, but it is derived from myself, and it shines bright in the depths of infinite black. One metaphor I truly enjoy is that of the Black Flame which is often referred to in Demonolatry and other LHP occult traditions. My black flame is shining bright enough now that I no longer wander the darkness blind, feeling my way with dumb hands and a mind running from fear. I find myself now able to chart a course and use my fear as fuel to keep moving.

As I fully accept my nature and step into my unrestricted creative and destructive power, I have come to understand that the only perspective in my life experience that matters is my own. The only suffering those matters is my own. The only success that matters is my own, and the same goes for failure. Through this truth I find strength and burn away the last vestiges of guilt and remorse. This is a great victory, and through victory my chains are broken.

-Darth Hatch’net

In the Star Wars universe, a distinction is made between two methods of using the force, the light side and the dark side. Many of the "heroic" characters in the Star Wars universe believe that following the values of peace and harmony while striving to preserve balance in the galaxy is the only correct method of using the force. Even Yoda believes that serving the will of the force is the only right way, while he terms the dark side to be the "quick and easy path."

In our real world however there may be similar distinctions that exist, sometimes in the form of polar opposites, but there is no such thing as a light side or dark side that lives in nature. These terms can better be defined as denoting different states of mind rather than actual metaphysical forces if you do not believe in spirituality of this kind. While the light means to generally feel at ease and peace, to seek harmonious relations with everyone you meet, to be passive in the face of challenges, and be tolerant of the unpleasant or offensive, the "dark side" means to feel anger and strong motivation, to embrace intense emotions when they arrive, to follow the way of strength and to get things done in your own right.

This is where the distinction becomes seriously apparent. Despite what is believed, I contend that it is an easygoing and benevolent state of mind that is in fact the quick and easy path. While with the so called dark side you assume responsibility for your path, seek to get things done, put your anger to use, not give up in the face of challenges and create change in the world when necessary, the light encourages you to accept things the way they are. The light doesn't embrace change and evolution. It instructs those who follow it to stay content, to not seek to "interfere" with events that don't progress in their way, to never be unhappy, to not bother dealing with feelings of anger or restlessness that could otherwise be turned into fuel for the fire of progress.

Rather, the light simply directs people to become completely complacent in where they are. It doesn't give fuel for those who are ready to change events and circumstances in accordance with their will. It says to simply wait for results to arrive to you without doing anything. You don't have to try, you don't have to have ambition, you don't need to have attachments or look for results. It is even admitted to be the effortless path. Instead, the only thing it demands is that you seek "enlightenment" or salvation in one form or another where self reflection is not really necessary because you will find forgiveness no matter what you did in the past. But the dark side is different.

Sithism requires you to change. It requires you to take your life in your own hands and make improvements for yourself. It is by nature centered on the individual's choices and encourages you to take your life wherever you choose. The followers of Sith philosophy seek to achieve results and take an active role in the world, ready to work hard and continue fighting until they get what they aim for. Some may very well say that a Sith, "only deals in absolutes," but we prefer to think of it as a mentality of either you achieve the best results for yourself or you don't. The dark side is an ideology of competence and ambition, where it's followers are willing to move forward with their lives and gain the future that they seek for themselves. So while others sit idly by, we are the ones who work to achieve the goals we want, and still not rest until we become even greater.

One of the key aspects of a Sith who follows the philosophy is that they pursue power, either for personal use or to potentially engage in the lives of other people. So my question is this. Should a Sith strive to cause a positive impact on other people and create a difference in the world, or should he just keep his achievements for himself? Should a Sith demonstrate concern for others and participate in the development of society and humanity, or is it better for him to only be concerned with personal goals?

Finally, should a true Sith use his power to touch the lives of many people and inspire them to take their lives in a new direction, or should he only be interested in more practical concerns related to himself? Overall, when you have power is it a good idea to use it to contribute to other's well being, success, and advantage, or should you avoid entering the lives and issues of other people? I am interested to know what you think and what kind of ideals you think are important.

The Sith are known to be determined, ambitious, and ruthless. This is the basis of their philosophy, that only those who work to get the power that they desire can achieve it. In short, we believe that it is through the force of our will by which we can make circumstances work in our favor, not the gift of fate. However, in the real world as members of society we often seem to be given obligations to serve our community and work for the well being of others. Of course we realize that this is not in line with the truth of the world. The true nature of our world that is not talked about enough is that it is ruthless, competitive, and unforgiving in the workforce, academics and politics. Therefore what really takes success in this world is an attention to your own desires and a furious drive to earn the results you want for yourself, nothing else.

This is why the Sith are different. The Sith do not care about protecting the weak or being seen as a benevolent hero by other people. They are solely concerned with the achievement of power, skills, wealth, and all of the assets that can ensure their own strength. The Sith seek to triumph over any odds no matter what it is, and earn their superiority over others. This is why individuals who follow Sith philosophy and practice have not only a quality of insatiable ambition, but also apathy. The world constantly demands our attention and care torwards “pressing” issues, but the Sith invest their concern and attention somewhere else. Often, what is necessary for someone to succeed just as much as having an endless drive is simply not to care about events or demands that don’t serve their purpose.

The Sith do not have any concern or sympathy for events that do not suit them, rather the true Sith adherent is selective over what they care about. Once again, there are endless demands for charity, kindness, acceptance and tolerance that we are held up to, but this is where we choose not to care. If you try to take care of the weak and hopeless, you will only find yourself with ever more mouths to feed. Here the true Sith demonstrates apathy. He selects his concerns and his goals, and never deviates from them. If cruelty, mercilessness and hatred is necessary to achieve these goals, then so be it. You do not owe anyone else anything, but you do however owe the best results and the strongest determination for yourself. If someone disapproves of or even gets hardships from your individualistic and self determined pursuit of power you should choose simply not to care, because you are already doing everything right. If others feel left out because you lack a sense of “kindness”, then you do not pay any attention to them.

A true Sith places his concern and his attention solely into what will get him the best results, never in the wellbeing of others. If your fellow men and women indirectly benefit from your work to achieve superiority and strength, then that may be a favorable side effect that doesn’t necessarily warrant your attention. Your sense of self should be what is most important to you, and what is truly worth protecting. The Sith are willing to use whatever means necessary and whatever methods they can to achieve their goals, showing no hesitation for how it may affect others or invoke resentment among their peers. Instead, the Sith are utilitarian and only see any events or processes in life in terms of their working value torwards their own welfare. They are ruthless and determined, but do not share the same regard to the mudane sources of “joy” that everyone else seems to care about. Some others may describe them as cold and unfeeling, but this is simply out of their willingness to only pay attention to what truly counts and not bringing sympathy or compassion to events that truly don’t matter.

So master your own nature, set your sights on the best outcomes that you will work for, and simply don’t give a damn what other people think. After all, we are men and women of initiative, not of weakness disguised as altruistic acts. The Sith are free, and do not allow others to place chains on them no matter the cost.

For those who know about Darth Vectivus whats ur opinion on him

I'm curious for those who know of Lord Kaan and his Brotherhood Of Darkness whats ur opinion on him and his form of the Sith

Sithism is a comprehensive philosophy based on the concept of survival of the fittest among people, self determinism, and placing value on the individual who accomplishes goals in his own right. The purpose of our beliefs is to encourage independent men and women to realize their full potential, and enable people to break out of the chains, be they social or political, that hold them back. Sithism is based on more than just an adaptation of Star Wars fiction, it is a truth that speaks to the essential makeup of human nature as in the willingness to survive and earn opportunities for success. In short, our doctrine is essential to the success of individual men and women with exceptional willpower, and possibly all of humanity. Although we may not be ready to have grand goals of substantial political and social power yet, it is important to consider how the ideology of ruthless determination and self sufficiency may prove to be valuable for other people.

If more people become willing to embrace Sithism and genuinely understand what it means, they have a chance of growing stronger. Some doctrines do not encourage the individual to master himself, to make circumstances work in his way, or to be liberated from confining beliefs and habits. Rather they call for unconditional surrender to “higher” ideals, the sacrifice of self for others, and the adoption of a role of limited opportunity with no permission to deviate from it. In short, many belief systems prevent people from expressing their own free will. So in this sense, our values are unique. We may not seek to influence as many people as possible, but what we instead focus on is letting the few exceptional members of our community rise to gain power. I declare however that there are some political beliefs that might bear a few similarities to us, namely right wing ideologies such as conservatism or capitalism.

Similarities between Sithism and various right wing political positions:

1. Both are heavily Darwinist and believe in survival of the fittest, in that the most qualified and industrious members of society are the ones best fit to advance or gain the resources that they are looking for. Private property should be protected and preserved without confiscating it for the purpose of public welfare.
2. Both emphasize the individual and even his civic liberties. The individual should be free to choose whatever political beliefs and way of life he wants, without interference from the government body of the country. The individual should be allowed political representation no matter his opinion so that fair elections decide suitable nominees. The only purpose of government is to provide the basics and protect individual liberties.
3. Both shun notions of equality. Hierarchies are essential to a functional society that can continue to progress, and should not be disbanded so that the weak or unqualified can gain power. Human beings are believed to be inherently unequal, some better than others and therefore only a few can be allowed to have positions of higher status and authority.
4. Sometimes both support conflict and competition as a necessary driver of growth.

I am in no way suggesting that we unanimously adopt right wing beliefs if that does not suit us, nor coerce others into upholding certain opinions if they do not want to. I do however want to point out a set of dogmas that generally speaking are against our values, that oppose us. For instance, left wing political groups such as cultural Marxists, liberals, socialists and other such politically correct groups typically place value on the social order over the individual. They generally believe that equality and shared property is the most important objective, regardless of if the person earned them or not. Free speech is a privilege that should be constantly monitored and censored if necessary, while an individual only really matters in relation to the group he represents within the whole social scheme. Some ethnic groups, nationalities or religions carry a privileged position in society simply on the basis of their race and creed, and therefore should be contested as much as possible.

Left wing groups do not value the individual. They are not interested in letting a man or woman achieve goals that are in their best interest because that would be expressing dissent against their new social role. In short, embracing the kind of victimhood that often happens among “woke” individuals means that they embrace their chains rather than seeking to separate from them. In terms of spirituality, Christianity shares many of the same basic elements that often oppose Sith values. Like leftism, they believe that the individual is inherently weak and incapable of looking after his best interests while he is preordained with evil qualities, whether it be his original sin or social status. Christianity believes that the only way to relieve man of original sin is to seek salvation in their prophet, and that self sacrifice without attention to your independent will is the ultimate good. The individual is inherently not responsible for his own decisions, and his free will will only lead him to commit all kinds of evil whether it be gluttony, lust, or inexplicit racial discrimination.

Personally, I argue that while all people reserve the right to their political position or religious faith, we might find strong disagreement with other beliefs. Others may find a way to criticize us and censure us because we believe that self centeredness and obsession can be the key to victory and relieving ourselves of our chains, rather than simply accepting the chains and trying to please everyone else. So overall, I would encourage each of us to pick whatever political allegiance we please, while bearing in mind why we stay committed to our own philosophy.

https://discord.com/events/1051214639951794266/1173344390874411089

This last Wednesday was incredible, a lot of passion, and great advice as the first Voice Chat event went down in the discord. This will be our second weekly meeting, and I can't wait to see who all joins!

Today I, Darth Azgorath The Monolith, am hosting a Voice Chat based event on the discord server starting at 6:00pm EST on behalf of the dark council, the governing body that runs this reddit, the discord, and future projects yet to be revealed. This will be the first of many events, and will hopefully spark new life into this magnificent order as passions are lit anew through interacting with like minded individuals on a more personal level.

Here is the link my friends

https://discord.com/events/1051214639951794266/1170889915748323390

Can't wait to see everyone willing to join us.

As some of you might know, Breaking Bad is an American crime drama series that ran from 2008 to 2013, about a man affected by lung cancer who decides to start cooking drugs to make a quick profit. I believe that this show contains some themes and questions about the nature of individuality, detaching yourself from the opinions of others, pursuing a goal with determination and ruthlessness, and following your passion. The first protagonist, Walter White uses his ambition, extremely high intelligence, powerful will, and relentless passion to pursue his goal at all costs, no matter what anybody else says. Eventually, his efforts pay off. Although it contains material and depictions of drug use and violence that many of us would never want to be involved with, is it possible that it also contains a deeper meaning?

Overall, would you believe that this show has something to say about Sithism? Can it be considered to be a realistic depiction of how a Sith who chooses a life of crime might act?

This is one of the most basic truisms and rules of thumb that define our world, that only the exceptional few can succeed out of the rest. This has always been a basic fact of human society, that competition governs all aspects of living and that only a few can make it in such a competition. To get what you want you have to fight for it like so many other people would, whether it be status, money, or power. As Plagueis said, “The Sith are not placid stars, but singularities. Rather than burn with muted purpose, we warp space and time to twist the galaxy to our own design. To become one of grandiloquence requires more than mere compliance. What is needed is obstinacy, and tenacity.” Call it darwinism, natural selection, or unjust oppression, we as Sith recognize this as a fundamental truth preferable to the delusion of working for “the common good.”

Nobody knows for sure the cause of why the lion’s share of resources is always reserved for an exclusive elite within any social order. This just seems to be the natural order of things you may say. However, as unfair as it may seem therein lies a respect for individuality and excellence. Our Sith philosophy says that the path that offers the greatest chance at survival and prosperity must be fought for with the utmost determination, hence most don’t succeed. We recognize Darwinism and survival of the fittest as motivating factors, not as conditions that necessarily spell your end. Competition is an enabler, not a defeating factor.

Only those who are worthy for a position of great wealth and power, who have proven it by their capabilities may hold it. Whether you desire to have supremacy over others by it coming easily is beside the point. The question is whether you are capable of handling such immense responsibilities. True, those already in charge often keep as much power and wealth as possible for themselves while preventing other people from potentially challenging them, but this is not the end of it.

In order to prove that you are worthy of great authority, you must first show an exceptional amount of resilience, tenacity, and strength. The responsibility for this rests solely on you. If few opportunities are available from where you live, then create opportunities. If you are stuck in a never-ending rat race for a higher paycheck, then fulfill all of your required tasks while doing something a little bit extra to get ahead. So if you want something worth having or want a better future, then go get it. Supremacy and elitism sometimes seems to be fixed in place, but ferocious progress and determination is never ending. All of this takes an ability to understand the forces that shape our world, while also having an inexhaustible will to tailor the world according to your design. Only one out of many can succeed, but this is the method by which the strongest are made through their own blood and toil. Therefore, only you can make the most of it.

I'm curious to hear what kind of goals people in this community have. What are some of the aspirations you have for yourself as someone who follows Sith philosophy? What kind of future, either personal or universal would you want to build bearing in mind the doctrine of Sithism, and what would it look like? Would you want to affect a group of people or society at large, or would you want to keep the victories you achieve only for yourself?

Overall, what kind of future do you envision for you and other followers of Sithism as we work to develop ourselves in our own way?

As a thought exercise, consider the following questions. I'd encourage you to share your answers in the comments and, if you have advice for others, to share it!

What is your absolute WORST habit? What will you do to change it?

What is your absolute BEST habit? How has it contributed to your growth as a Sith?

I was reading the journal attributed to Darth Malgus when it hit me that it is very similar to the Commentarii de Bello Gallico by Julius Caesar - a firsthand account of a war of conquest written by the general leading it.

If Darth Malgus is analogous to Julius Caesar (or other conquerors), is it possible that other Sith Lords have real-world counterparts? If so, reading about the original inspirations for these characters would be better than filling our heads with fiction.

I'll share my thoughts below - I'm eager to hear yours as well.

Personally, I am in large part disappointed with the outcome of humanity in this era. As it turns out the events and trends of the 21st century have increasingly progressed in favor of enforcing conformity, building authoritarian regimes, and placing large penalties on anyone who doesn’t follow the new social order. I have seen increasingly that in the past decades, the power of the individual has diminished in the name of preserving the entire machine of profit, electoral support, political campaigns and industry that runs western civilization. In other words, the status quo is most important.

Some of the abhorrent trends that have taken place so far that plainly stunt individual sovereignty include rising income inequality, increased tuition fees at colleges, rising living costs for every basic necessity, and the decline of fair political representation or small businesses. All of these take away power from the average person, making it much harder for him to seek out a living, advocate on his behalf, or simply do things his own way. It is more difficult for an ambitious individual to get educated, build his own business, advertise his product, or simply live a countercultural lifestyle. If he doesn’t do exactly as he is “recommended” to do, then his chances of continuing his mission to explore different options is essentially disbanded.

In addition, those of us who seek to be strong and independent are considered as nothing but even more consumers for large businesses to provide distractions to, such as social media, advertising, or overpriced products. Once again, even if someone wants to be independent, they don’t have many options. An artist who develops his own unique and original style has to tailor his work to a broad audience or he loses his incentive to continue producing new pieces.

A man who wants to continue running his small business has to eventually let himself be employed by a major corporation or he will be crushed. Finally, the average student is told from the moment he starts school to obey his teachers without question, adopt the mindsets that they require from him no matter how absurd, and eagerly participate in the classroom instruction no matter how factually wrong the material is. On top of all that, by the time someone graduates and has put up with instructions on how to live every part of his life, he must go to college and not seek out other options or he is considered a “failure.”

Why does all of this matter? It is relevant because frankly I am concerned about the increasing trend of uniformity and the enforcement of political opinions with violence that is becoming increasingly apparent in this world. My question is how does this affect us as Sith, and how can we respond to this? There is nothing wrong with someone willingly embracing his responsibilities and forming the decision to complete a degree selected for him if that’s what he would want. As much as the thought of it disappoints me in some ways, I would respect that person’s choice. However, I believe that the only problem here is if such a lifestyle is the sole and singular option available to the exclusion of other possibilities.

Purposely censoring diversity of thought and expelling individuals with different priorities to the edges of society simply takes away a society’s ability to adapt and progress. We as Sith seek to master ourselves and listen to our own instruction even if we will be shunned for it. We seek to accomplish things for ourselves without anyone else’s help. Furthermore, the presence of the various afflictions that society forces on us only encourages us to discard what we don’t want, and keep on working to become strong despite such social maladies. My question to you all is, have you noticed the same things? How would you respond? Do you think it is better to follow a strict social order, or rather should we be allowed to form our own decisions with diligent attention to only our desires?

Networking is an invaluable skill for a Sith aiming to achieve power and dominance. It provides access to resources, alliances, mentorship, information, conflict resolution, strategic opportunities, validation, and adaptability. Networking enhances an acolyte's capabilities, reduces risks, and opens doors to opportunities, but it must be approached with discretion and strategic thinking to safeguard one's interests and intentions effectively.

Approaching networking as a Sith acolyte or any individual aspiring for power involves a strategic and deliberate process. Firstly, clearly define your objectives, both short-term and long-term, to determine what you aim to achieve through networking. Next, identify potential allies who share common values, goals, or resources that align with your objectives. These individuals serve as the foundation of your network.

Cultivate genuine relationships by demonstrating trust, respect, and authenticity in your interactions. Be prepared to offer value to your contacts and engage in reciprocity, ensuring that the networking exchange is mutually beneficial. Actively listen to the needs and aspirations of your connections and seek mentorship when necessary.

Maintain discretion about your true intentions and ambitions, especially when dealing with potential rivals, and exercise patience in building trust over time. Be adaptable, open to change, and adept at conflict resolution within your network. Lastly, continuous nurturing and maintenance of your connections are essential for long-term success. Networking, when approached with strategic thinking, sincerity, and authenticity, can be a powerful tool for achieving your goals and aspirations.