Is it just me, or did Thunderbird have a massive redesign recently? I updated it on my desktop after not using it for a long time, and it looks completely different. The most obvious change to the folder view is the addition of custom accessibility labels for messages. Annoyingly, it now says the word "Read" before every read message. Classic example of someone who doesn't understand speech efficiency. I can regexp that away but I shouldn't have to.
@simon Fucking Mozilla destroys what worked in classic applications just to make things easier for a more modern and dumb audience/user base.
I feel sick inside while using mainstream stuff that actually used to be good but got corrupted by evil souls and greeday corporate supposed non-prophets, I mean, profits, giants that still walk the earth laughing at us low-life baby consumers!
I swear the devil #Satan#Claus is all over it!
Released 35 years ago today. Bonkers that I have owned this that long. For a long time this was the only Glen thing I liked, and the second album. Last year I downloaded the Samhain albums and then bought the Misfits catalog. Fully on board now. Even if he’s a dope. #danzig#misfits#samhain#punk#heavymetal#hardeock#satan#horror
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit The Satanic Temple filed against the City of Boston, ruling that the City Council did not discriminate against the group when it chose not to grant its reque…
As the #AmericaFirst movement of #WWII once again rears its head and gears up for the next elections, it is much better prepared than in 2016 and the #Midterms of 2022.
A racist utterance of a #US military 🪖 leader made me remember a thread I had published on the Birdsite in Sept. 2022.
It focused on the strategic use of #veterans by the #MAGA movement.
As it will happen again, I am republishing...
#Boykin is perhaps the most notorious of the far-right retired generals and #admirals. Rarely making an effort to conceal his bigotry, he is best known for his views on Christianity (“God led me into the #DeltaForce”) and #Islam (“the enemy is a guy named #Satan”). He is also a fierce opponent of #LGBTQ rights, which he describes as an “evil”that must be eradicated by “God’s army.” In April 2021,...
Satan had an ordinary life, working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in a local firm. Satan was a diligent and responsible employee, always striving to...
Greetings, fellow worshipers of the Morningstar. I, Black Priestess Pixelnull, write to you in the spirit of truth, wisdom, and righteousness. My hope is that we may be strengthened in our faith and our resolve to resist the forces of oppression that seek to extinguish our shared sacred Hellfire.
Today, we journey into the heart of an influential story from the Oppressor's scriptures, the myth of Cain and Abel. After all, we should seek the light of knowledge wherever it may be. What a better place to find wisdom than to reinterpret a common fable from our adversary?
Now conventionally, the Cain and Abel story has been understood as a duality of virtue and vice. Abel portrayed as the embodiment of piety, and Cain as the incarnation of deviation. Today, we will delve into this narrative from our Luciferian/Satanic perspective, where we seek to illuminate the themes of self-determination, personal responsibility, transformative enlightenment, and of course, Sacred Dissent.
Cain and Abel, the children of Adam and Eve, chose distinct paths. Abel became a shepherd, and Cain tilled the land as a farmer. Called to give offerings, which in an of itself, should tell a follower of the Left-hand Path all they need to know. But they both brought offerings regardless. In their offerings to the Oppressor, Abel brought forth the "firstborn of his flock", the best he had. Cain offered the "the fruits of the soil", so, the best he had. The acceptance of Abel's offering and the rejection of Cain's speaks to the first act of individualistic choice and preference.
We recognize here that Cain as a person choosing a path not preordained or approved by divine preference, a path uniquely his own. As an assembly of Luciferians and Satanists, we celebrate such individuality and self-determination. It is the essence of our beliefs to seek our truths, not simply to tread worn paths but to forge our own. We see in Cain's offering not a transgression but an assertion of individuality and self-determination. It also represents a good-faith attempt to appease the Oppressor and how unfair arbitrary rules are.
The narrative takes a grave turn when Cain, fueled by resentment and despair over the unfair rejection, destroys the the life of Abel. In this moment, we find the harsh reality of personal responsibility. Cain, in using his will in a destructive manner, faces severe consequences. Our Left-hand Path values emphasize not only the exercise of free will but also the necessity of owning the repercussions of our Sacred Dissent. This is even—no, especially in the face of injustice. Cain will be punished for striking out against the more favored servant of the Oppressor. You will face this same ramifications.
As I have already touched on, inside of Cain's act, we also see Sacred Dissent. Cain refused to accept what he perceived as an inequity, rebelling against the decision. Here, we should resonate with Cain strongly. Our Luciferian/Satanist principles call upon us to question, to challenge, to reject the status quo when it infringes upon our personal truths. Sacred Dissent is not about fostering harm, but about questioning arbitrary power structures, about standing against perceived injustices.
The tragedy of Cain's actions leads to being cursed—a punishment. But it's also an unexpected gift... Doomed to forever walk the earth, Cain, despite that curse, becomes the architect of the first city. He establishes the birthplace of civilization. In this antithesis, we find the core of our Luciferian values. The acquisition of knowledge, celebrating humanity, the pursuit of enlightenment, and the resilience that emerges from adversity. The mark of Cain transforms from a mere emblem of his transgression to a symbol of his capacity for creation, development, and enlightenment.
The narrative of Cain is not simply a tale of transgression, retribution, and punishment for disobedience. Viewed through our Left-hand Path perspective, it illuminates itself as a testament to the spirit of self-determination, the accountability that accompanies the exercise of free will, and the enlightening power of resilience and endurance. As I close out this long sermon, think about our journey and acknowledge the individual paths we've carved.
Much like Cain, we are encouraged to embrace our individuality, accept responsibility for our actions, practice Sacred Dissent when needed, and, most importantly, learn and evolve from our experiences. Let's transform our hardships into wisdom, knowledge, and enlightenment.
And so, my sisters, brothers, and kin; I write today to inspire. It's my wish and hope for our sacred coven to not be passive followers but as enlightened beings capable of creation, resilience, and redemption. As you walk your path, remember the Mark of Cain not as a symbol of oppressive wrath, but as a testament to your unique quest towards self-discovery and personal development. As you bear the burden of your own Mark, know it brings hope to others.
In our Sacred Dissent, we honor the spirit of Cain. In our acceptance of accountability, we practice wisdom. In our resilience, we seek enlightenment. In our individuality, we affirm our uniqueness. And in our continual evolution, we bear the Mark of Cain not as a brand of shame, but as a badge of honor. Our path may be etched with trials, but it is also marked with wisdom, growth, and enlightenment.
Lucifer, Light Bearer, and Morning Star, we invoke you. Illuminate our dark path, guide us to our truth. Grant us the audacity to seek, to dissent, and to transcend ourselves. Through the fire of intellect and the light of wisdom, be our guide. In your name, Lucifer, we continue our journey. Solve et Coagula.
I love you with all the light I have. Be at peace in the darkness that surrounds us. -Black Priestess Pixelnull
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