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April 21st, 2015
Issue V. Sympathy For The Devil

Index
I. Hell's Inhabitants
II. Spotlight News: Lazarus
III. Ask Fredd!
IV. The New Luciferian Era [NLE]
V. Artwork of the Damned: They will not submit.
VI. The Fall of Lucifer, Chapter I: God's Will

Hell's Inhabitants
Article by, Buer the demon AKA Dr george

Permit me to take a short break from talking about NS issues to ramble out loud with some of my thoughts about the inhabitants of Hell, primarily from a Christian perspective.

Christian orthodoxy claims that on Judgment Day, the living and the bodily resurrected dead will be sorted by JC into the "sheep," who will go to the New Heaven (some people, primarily Jehovah's Witnesses, claim only a tiny minority will go to a NH, that most will go to the New Earth, for the former things will have passed away) and the "goats," who will go to the lake of fire, which I imagine to be like the magma chamber of some gigantic volcano or perhaps the surface of a star. Dante's Inferno has some of the damned tortured by fire, some by ice, and still others via mutilations, painful aesthetic grotesqueries, being eternally chewed on by Satan, etc. Needless to say, most of these visions are of extreme violence/damage to the persons of the damned. If the physically resurrected bodies of Judgment Day are made of atoms and molecules and are at least roughly equivalent to what we are now, then in such extreme environments, these atoms and molecules would quickly be broken apart as the damned burned or were vaporized. Where's the eternal suffering if your body is destroyed in under a second?

Matthew 18:12 approaches the damned with a different set of metaphors, attributing to JC, Hell as "the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." I personally find this vision more intimidating than being burnt to a crisp before I can feel it. Who knows what terrors the darkness holds to provoke such reactions? Is it simply anguish at eternal separation from God and missing the opportunity for eternal bliss? Or is there something more visceral, all the monsters from our ids given form to haunt and torture us for all time? It just doesn't say. JC continues this theme of exclusion in the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, implying those who do not do the will of God will be locked out of the house [Heaven].

In I Corinthians 18:44, Paul (or whoever wrote this passage) asserts that we are “sown [buried] physical bodies, but raised [in the Resurrection] spiritual bodies.” In the post-Resurrection appearances of JC, he is like his former self to a point of still carrying the wounds given to him at the Crucifixion, but is so unlike his former self that his best friends took hours to recognize him. If we are fundamentally different from our current selves, no longer made of atoms and molecules, but some indestructible spiritual force, then here is the opportunity for the damned to suffer eternally, assuming they have nerve endings like us. The Gospel According to John portrays the resurrected JC as eating a breakfast of baked fish, emphasizing his human characteristics, so it makes a certain sense to say that spiritual bodies are capable of human pleasures and pains. Perhaps such spiritual bodies can feel the supreme heat of a sun’s surface without being damaged by such; perhaps the spiritual bodies are blown apart by the forces of the lake of fire, only to reform immediately and begin the cycle of pain all over again.

Christian art, literature, and other media usually represent the damned as being tortured by the third of the heavenly host who were loyal to Lucifer. I have a problem with demons in red suits skewering the damned on pitchforks, not because such wouldn’t be painful enough, but that the demons and devils of Hell were cast out of Heaven and are just as much held prisoners as the evil people whose souls are imprisoned in there, too. Perhaps the situation is akin to The Lord of the Flies in that the demons and devils and Satan are abandoned and have no rules or structure except those they impose themselves, thus they make themselves the masters of a bad situation and take sadistic pleasure at torturing the resurrected humans who come their way, inflicting pain on the weak and vulnerable damned instead of the God who sent the demons and devils and Satan to Hell.

Or perhaps there are angels in Hell overseeing the work of torture. "Angel" in Greek means “messenger,” so perhaps some real angels could be in Hell to make sure that the damned receive the message of God’s disfavour for not having lived lives of faith. If angels really are creatures of love and compassion, this vision rings untrue. In fact, the whole enterprise seems unholy, with a supposedly loving and benevolent God abandoning his/her children for all eternity with absolutely no possible means of redemption. That just seems…mean. Medieval theologians postulated a periodic vacation from Hell, a refrigidarium,after which those souls would be given the opportunity to stay in Heaven permanently. In one of his books, Christian author C.S. Lewis portrayed JC as a bus driver, periodically driving his bus into Hell to rescue a relative few inhabitants. JC told the passengers that if they did not go back, they could refer to their time in Hell as “Purgatory.”

Spotlight News
Article by, The Stalker

Lazarus
If you've been in the NS forums, the World Assembly, or likely gotten some spam about it, then you are one of the many following the events unfolding in Lazarus over the last two weeks. For those who don't know the short version is the current delegate of Lazarus Stujenske coup the region, he removed their constitution and ejected a number of the former government members of Lazarus and hundreds of long term residents. He has overhauled the government structure, with support from The New Pacific Order (NPO) aka The Pacific to form The New Lazarus Order (NLO). The government in Exile also known as the "Lazarus Underground" is lead by former Lazarus delegate Funkadelia, they have been rallying support to retake their homeland.

Since the start of this we have seen a wave of backlash towards the NPO/NLO, every game created region (GCR) has closed their embassies with the two regions and spoken out against their actions in Lazarus. With the exception of Balder who wishes to remain neutral in the matter despite pressure to pick a side. In addition to the tarnished relations with their fellow GCRs, the NPO/NLO and its members have been the subject of many WA Security Council resolutions. Beginning with the Condemnation of Stujenske, quickly followed by the repeal of The Pacific's longtime Delegate and Emperor of the NPO Krulltopia's Commendation, and soon to be passed repeal of NPO Senator A Mean Old Man's Commendation.

In the coming days there will be a resolution to Condemn The Pacific, authored by Jean Pierre Trudeau, and co-authored by both Cormac and The Stalker. With already wide spread support for it, this could be the first GCR to ever be Condemned. While generally with GCR many feel they shouldn't be Commended / Condemned, because with most GCR governments and players, they come and go ever few years. Unlike with user created regions, GCR generally change hands often enough most feel they can't really be commended / condemned. However the Pacific is the exception to that rule, Krulltopia has had the delegate seat for nearly 6 years and NPO government ruled over The Pacific longer, and it has a history of colonizing attempts like this throughout its past, beyond the recent events in Lazarus.

Despite the outrage against the NPO, they continue to tighten their grip over Lazarus, but was taking over Lazarus worth the price of their souls?

(Hell's Bells welcome submissions for future Spotlight News articles, contact The Stalker for details.)

Ask Fredd!
Advice Column by, Freddland

Fredd
Is it a good idea to try to Lawyer my way out of a ticket even if i did everything the officer said i did?
-No Law Degree

NLD,
Depends on the ticket. If it's a $50 speeding ticket with no bearing on whether or not you can still drive, why bother? The lawyer will cost 10 times what the ticket will. If it's something that may get your license suspended or has major $$$ finage, then, by all means, bring in help. At worst, the lawyer might be able to delay the case enough to allow you to drive for a few extra months. An attorney might also be able to plea down your ticket to something less damaging to you. Or if you are really lucky, he might be able to get it thrown out on a technicality (wrong date, misspelled your name etc). I had an 80 mph in a 55 zone tossed because the cop didn't show up to court. Could happen to you, too. Just be aware, if you bring in a lawyer, and you lose the court case, you get to pay both the fine and the attorney. Woohoo!

You have to ask yourself one question. Do you feel lucky, punk?

Fredd
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Fredd,
Why did the chicken cross the road?

Perplexed

Perp,
Ahhh, the age old question that has stumped hungry people and chicken lovers for decades. I don't know the answer for sure, but I have two main theories. 1) He was making a midnight visit to see that slut Henrietta while Foghorn was on a business trip. 2) He was running for his life from a crazed, butcher knife wielding Colonel Sanders.

Fredd
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Dear Fredd,
Why do they call you the Leviathan? Are you a terrible sea monster that eats people? Do you live under the sea? Have you ever met Sponge Bob? He has square pants.

Sincerely,
Patrick

Patrick,
I came up with that early on in my stint in Hell. For the first year or two after I first arrived (2004-ish), I just listened to what was going on in Hell and other places without making any comment. After a few years, I was one of the bigger nations in Hell, so I changed my title to 'The Silent Leviathan of Freddland'. Once we started the Demon name thing, 'Leviathan' seemed like a natural, since in demonology, Leviathan was one of the Princes of Hell. So, no, not a sea monster.Rarely resort to cannibalism. Never met Sponge Bob. But I did meet Billy Bob when I lived in Kentucky. He didn't have square pants. He also lived in a trailer in the woods instead of a pineapple under the sea.

Fredd
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The New Luciferian Era [NLE]
Article by, Theistic luciferia

Welcome to the New Luciferian Era
Before we begin we must expand upon what a Luciferian is without the bias of conspiracy theory and mono-theistic dogma.

The word Lucifer is used literally and not changed to fit the modern folklore built up around Christian ideology. Lucifer is a word that means “Bringer of Light” and is used to describe the phenomenon known as “The Morning Star.” Since time immemorial Light has been used as a symbol for knowledge and awareness. These most basic concepts can be used to build up an entire philosophy from first principles. One can become a Bringer of Light to all around them and thereby act as a Lucifer in the world.

Luciferians do not worship “the devil”, Satan or any external god. If anything, it could be said that Luciferians practically worship Knowledge itself, although it would be more accurate to say that we venerate Knowledge. We seek to evolve Knowledge into Wisdom via practical experience. To apply Knowledge into useful experience allows a practical understanding which increases our subjective feeling of Power (control over our immediate environment or life).

A deep understanding of the natural world and of the self brings the power to change the world, for better or worse. It is imperative that we use this power for the progression of our species and indeed all sentient life in the multiverse. We seek the full progression of humanity so that our species can free itself from the mental slavery that has bound us for thousands of years. These mental shackles have been institutionalized through the dogmatic religions and nationalistic ideologies of the world.
These institutions and rigid patterns of thought are destined to fall into obscurity. Although this process can be slowed down, it cannot be stopped. The status quo is pushing harder than ever to keep things from changing because they see more and more individuals reclaiming their individual freedoms and personal power. The old mainstream is dying and we are here to usher in the genuine New Age.

With this simple understanding we can now introduce the New Luciferian Era (NLE).
In ancient times the Mayan culture developed a calendar so accurate that it rivals our modern calendar. Our current Gregorian calendar is entirely based on the solar cycle, whereas the Mayan calendar incorporated several celestial cycles into their calculations. We have all heard about the propaganda and fear around the apocalyptic events that were supposed to happen at the end of the Mayan Long Count Calendar, the popular date of which was given as December 21st, 2012 CE. Many even claimed that this date would mark The End of the World. In a very real sense, the world did end and a new aeon of enlightenment has risen to take its place. The day after the End of the World marks the start of Year Zero of the New Luciferian Era.

The entire calendar describes a “Great Year” of roughly 28,000 years. This value is not arbitrary. It is based on one complete “wobble” of the Earth around the tilt of its North-South axis. This natural cycle has been observed by more than one ancient civilization and has been verified by modern science. Just as we divide a common solar year into twelve sections, each ruled by one of the signs of the Zodiac, this Mayan Great Year can be divided up into twelve Ages, again with each ruled by a sign of the Zodiac. Each of these Zodiacal Ages can be considered a “Great Month” of roughly 2300 years each. The transition from one Great Month to another is referred to as the Precession of the Equinoxes.

It is important to note that the NLE describes the beginning of a new Great Year and not simply the transition to a new Great Month. However, it is difficult to conceptualize the shift taking place between the previous twenty-eight thousand years to the new twenty-eight thousand year period unfolding before us. Therefore it is valuable to dig down and examine the more immediate changes as described by multiple sources.

At this time we are in the transition from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius. The sign of Pisces is represented by the fish and its Age correlates primarily with the reign of Christ. The association between the Age of Pisces and Christianity has been explored by others in depth. For our purposes it is of interest to contemplate the following words of Christ as written in the Book of Matthew (NIV) chapter 28 verses 19-20:
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very End of the Age.”

Interpreted from an esoteric perspective, Christ and his teachings are intended for those living in the Age of Pisces and a new revelation will set the stage for the Age of Aquarius. Indeed, the prophetic Book of Revelation gives a symbolic account of the personal and collective transformation that would occur and is currently occurring now that the End of the Age has arrived. The great divide between Spirit and Matter would be resolved, the Resurrected Christ (self-described as the Morning Star or Lucifer) would no longer be seen as external and the contents of the unconscious would be open to examination by the conscious mind.

There are numerous symbolic indicators of this process within the Christian scriptures if you are so inclined to explore this avenue further. Suffice it to say, this Great Shift is a consistent theme found throughout many religious and spiritual traditions around the world, not to mention relevant celestial phenomenon.

The Hindu tradition also teaches that there is a large cycle broken up into smaller sections. The Hindu version of the Great Year is called the Maha Yuga. In that system, the final Great Month before the end of the Maha Yuga is attributed to the goddess of chaos and destruction, Kali. If you have encountered this before, you may know that we are said to be currently in this “Kali Yuga” which culminates in the end of the world as we know it, followed by a new “Golden Age” of sorts. The actual timeline is in dispute but some individuals have understandably connected this idea to the end of the Mayan Long Count calendar at December 21, 2012 CE.

In the modern occult community one of the influential historical figures is Aleister Crowley (1875-1947 CE). He founded the religion of Thelema which describes a series of eras in human development referred to as Aeons. The Aeons spoken of by Crowley included that of the Egyptian gods Isis, Osiris and finally Horus. According to the Thelemic religion, we are currently in the Aeon of Horus which began March 20th, 1904 CE.

While this is more than a century earlier than the 2012 date we have been discussing, it still deserves mentioning for a couple of reasons. The first is that many, including Crowley himself, made the connection between the concept of the Thelemic Aeons and the Precession of the Equinoxes. It is explicitly tied to the idea of the New Age of Aquarius in many people’s minds. Also, since Crowley declared himself to be the “prophet” of the new Aeon of Horus, he had a vested interest in placing the start date during his lifetime.

His concept of the New Aeon went on to influence a new generation of occultists. Since then, several others have declared the beginning of other new Aeons based on Egyptian dieties. These include the Aeon of Ma’at and the Aeon of Set. Some have put forward the idea that more than one Aeon can exist simultaneously. Others maintain that one Aeon gives way to the next. Either way, many modern occultists have become aware of the concept through this route.

It is also significant that the year 2012 CE also marked the last Transit of Venus of the 21st Century. This event is similar to a Solar Eclipse but is a significantly more rare and subtle phenomenon. During a Solar Eclipse the view of the Sun is obscured temporarily when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth. During the Transit of Venus the planet Venus passes directly between the Sun and the Earth, casting a very small shadow. This would not be noticeable to a casual observer with the naked eye, but can be easily detected by those in the know using rudimentary equipment. The Transit of Venus happens twice, with eight years between each occurrence and then does not happen again for over a century. The next instance isn’t scheduled to occur again until December of the year 2117 CE.

The planet Venus is especially significant as it is the “Morning Star” alluded to earlier. The last bright object in the sky before the Sun rises is actually the planet Venus. It symbolically heralds the rising of the Sun and in this way can be associated with the Latin word “Lucifer”, literally meaning “Bringer of the Light.” The planet Venus is also the first bright object to appear in the sky when the Sun sets in the evening. This is referred to as the “Evening Star” and can be thought of as the Bringer of Night. In the New Luciferian Era both aspects are recognized as important.

The Evening Star as the “Bringer of Night” is represented as Darkness. Darkness is symbolic of our primal and unconscious desire and instincts inherent in every living individual; this ‘shadow’ is primary to providing the foundation for our conscious drive as productive members of society and successful individuals. Luciferians find knowledge, strength and power in the restful and equally inspiring darkness.

The Morning Star as the “Bringer of Light” is the invigorating and disciplined consciousness of our rational minds; we gain insight via experience and applying knowledge towards attaining short and long term goals in this life now. We seek to establish balance between the primal darkness and the inner torch of divine consciousness. This “divine consciousness” is symbolized as the “Black Flame” or “Black Light”; Luciferians use discipline and insight to control and guide our instincts and drives within a productive manner with respect to the individual and the community in which we exist.

Luciferians primarily travel a Left Hand Path, which is actually The Complete Path as it values works of Light as well as the courageous exploration of the Darkness. On a personal level it is important to recognize and integrate your whole being. Understanding your own Shadow and dedicating all aspects of yourself toward achieving your goals will lead toward the manifestation of the Complete Harmonized Self. This unlocks even greater levels of awareness and personal power.

What can we expect in the New Luciferian Era? The NLE marks the dawning of an unprecedented level of scientific discovery, personal insight and self-determination available to every human on the planet and beyond. We will no longer be subjugated by superstitious systems of guilt, shame and fear set up for the benefit of the few. We will each rise up and take control of our own personal destinies. The way it plays out is up to each of us and how we wish to shape the course of history. We will become as literal gods; Masters of the multiverse with infinite potential.

The future is ours! Stand up and make your mark on the world to take your place among the immortals of myth and legend! This is the New Luciferian Era and you are Lucifer!

Artwork of the Damned

They will not submit.
Poem by Domination republic

They will not submit.

Our beliefs, values, traditions,
differ to such an extent,
that orders came in,
from the leader,
to make them submit.

The populace,
armed freely with weapons,
will be the target.
There are no innocents in total war.
All done to make them submit.

I will sit in security,
as safe as an infant in mother's arms.
And when the bodies pile,
hopefully it's a sign,
for them to finally submit.

And when they do not,
for our ideas differ too greatly,
I will turn to my flag and say,
“I Pledge Allegiance to the flag,
of the United States of America.”

"Formation of Light and Dark"
16x20 Oil Painting by, The Stalker

(Close Up)

The Fall of Lucifer, Chapter I: God's Will
Short Story by The Stalker

Lucifer looked out the window to the sweeping stretches of Heaven before him, that seemed to go on forever. Searching it's beauty in hopes to quell the growing tension he felt within. He had ducked into a small side room of God's Palace after hearing God's announcement. His mind racing, he exhaled slowly causing the window to freeze at the hint of his icy breath. Suddenly as if manifested by his frantic mind, Belial burst into the room with a furry.

"Lucifer, here you are! It's crazy out there, angels arguing with angels turning on one another. How can God do this to us? This will only lead to our destruction." Belial sputtered quite out of his normally graceful composure.

"Well, it's God's will, and God's will shall be done." Replied Lucifer simply.

"Bow to man, or get tossed into the lake of fire?? That would destroy any angel who refuses, how is that fair? How is that just?" questioned Belial, Lucifer start to speak, but Belial continued, "What about the poor Leviathan? Do you expect him to bow before man? Did God not make him master of the seas and with a strong desire to feed upon said man. Pshh" Belial moaned on.

"I don't like it, but it's God. What can we really do?" Said Lucifer hopelessly.

"You must talk to God, Lucifer, your their favorite the strongest angel and most beloved by God." praised Belial.
"God has a new favorite son now, and it is mankind." Lucifer retorted trying to keep the sorrow out of his voice.

Belial persisted, "There are a lot of angels out there who will be looking to you for leadership, we must save our brothers from this damnation. Please Lucifer. You're the only on God might listen to."

Lucifer sighed, then nodded slowly an said, "Very well Belial, I shall try."

The two got up and exited the room, entering the grand hall to an anarchic scene Lucifer had never seen in Heaven before. Hundreds of angels shouting at one another, floating and entangled in such a disorganized manager, several more angels coming and going into the over packed chamber. Off in the distance Lucifer spotted Gabriel at the edge of the fray, silently watching on in horror at the scene unfolding before them. As Lucifer tried to make his way through the chaos heading to God's throne room he came upon Raphael deep in a fierce argument with Beelzebub and Baal.

"And who are you to defy God?" snarled Raphael, "You're lucky to have ever been angels, it's time we healed Heaven of such darkness as you two have rot!! Stand with God or be thrown to the Lake of Fire!"

"Yea? That so little one? Who's gonna make us? You?" Laughed Beelzebub snidely as Baal stood to his left smirking.

"Please brothers, let us not fight, we must come together now more than ever," chirped in Belial over Lucifer's shoulder. Then from out of the crowd appeared Michael the second strongest angel in creation, he approached the squabble confidently and the two quickly drop their smiles before him.

"I will," uttered Michael in a resounding voice, the room went quiet as the other angels look on. "I will cast down any angels who doesn't follow God's will. There is no discussion here, only obedience." Beelzebub and Baal look over to Lucifer expectantly, then back to Michael fearfully. The two turn to leave as Baal mutters under his breath something vulgar. "What was that?" roared Michael taking a stance as if to strike them down.

Lucifer swiftly intervenes between them placing his hand on Michael's shoulder, "Please Michael, they are still our brothers."

Michael turns to Lucifer dismissing Beelzebub and Baal as they slink away into the crowd. "I will never understand why you choose to defend them" said Michael in a claimer voice, he went on, "The archangels are gathering to discuss this matter, I expect I'll see you there." Lucifer nods.

Belial speaks up, "What about the rest of us, do our opinions mean nothing?" Michael and Raphael turn to leave ignoring Belial comment as if they hadn't heard it. Belial looks over at Lucifer, "See what we're up against here?" Lucifer remained silent. Belial spoke again, "We must begin organizing our people too if we're to have any hope, go speak with God, i'll get our people together." Belial looks around the room for a moment longer then leaves to go make arrangements.

Lucifer proceeded on alone finally make his way to God's chambers. With bated breath he entered.

To Be Continued...

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