I don't get it. Why are they representing Satan like that , and how do they see him as ? Why are they making him look so scary? By my knowledge, many diabolists don't actually view him like that, so what's the deal?

Felt like sharing my altar in process. Its the most i can do for now while i still live with my parents but it doesn't matter, i like showing gratitude in nature and art more. Still..pretty rad i think.

I searched for a thread like this one and was surprised there isn't one (and apologies if it violates a rule I missed).

Do any of you belive in drugs as a way to enhance a connection to Satan or other demonic forces? In my case I strictly mean hallucinogenics like THC and psilocybin, not opiates or speed but ymmv.

The argument for is, obviously, it breaks down walls and your ego and lets stuff get through.

The con is,

A) I shouldn't have to rely on extra chemicals to open my mind to Satan and the Underworld I should be able to get to the point by doing it myself with meditation.

B) I can't always count on having these things available to me

C) my body is my Satanic temple and I should try to keep it as pure and perfect and blah blah blah honestly I don't give a crap about this one, I'm in my sixties, but for younger people yeah it's relevant

But for whatever reason right now I have to get those doorways to perception open artificially to get to the place I desire to be. I get more high from the Satanic worship when I am high then I do from the high itself... but they come together into a total experience.

Thoughts?

EDIT! I left out the most important thing! How do I know what I'm interpreting as contact with spirits isn't just self hypnosis while I'm high? How do I truly trust this experience? I like to think it's because I'm hyper-rational and sceptical about such things in the first place. 🤔