Luciferianism is a highly individualistic religion. Luciferians network with one another to learn from each others understandings, but there is no central body of doctrine that all Luciferians reference.
There are many general statements that can be made about the movement in general. For specific, detailed understandings, it is best to let individual Luciferians speak for themselves, representing their own personal understandings.
For more general discussions, check out the following:
This first example is known as the Adversarial Doctrine and can be found in The Bible of the Adversary by Michael W. Ford, reprinted here with permission. Ford recognizes not only Lucifer but also Lilith, a figure not addressed by all Luciferians.- Lucifer represents wisdom found through self-exploration.
- Lucifer represents rejection of accepted “truths” instead to explore possibilities.
- Lucifer symbolizes rebellion with a purpose; knowledge, wisdom and power.
- Lucifer represents utilizing fantasy and symbolism to open the Gates of Hell; the underworld is the world of power.
- Lucifer represents Balance spiritually and physically, that Light and Darkness are equally important to the mental and physical health of individual.
- Lucifer represents self-deification with earned compassion and the value of loved ones’.
- Lilith represents the wisdom and instinctual power of both woman and man, that the feminine is the motivator of all life.
- Lilith represents independence and freedom of spirit.
- Lilith represents sexual liberation and the desire to seek what you wish, with responsibility and regard to the law.
- Lilith represents the thirst for continued existence in time, the immortality of the spirit beyond flesh.
- Lilith represents the darkness surrounding the Light of Godhood, the bearing flame of her mate, Samael.
- Lucifer in essence is in us all, Lucifer (Latin: light bringer) is the fire, the power of spirit, and the knowledge of self one can tap into through learning and embracing self honesty. Once this is accomplished, your aura will light up, making you feel bliss and joy.
- Lucifer is the spirit of motivation and self empowerment, it is the very definition of human perfection, the true philosophical ideal. The illuminated mind.
- Lucifer is the bravery you require to stand alone or outnumbered, the character you need to persevere in society, and the bliss you are entitled to feel on this earth.
- Lucifer is the unalienable right to think different, and propose new fresh ideas to challenge the old ones, thus bringing betterment to man, bringing thus closer to godhood.
- Lucifer is the primordial force that governs over man's instinct to survive, fight to preserve the self and those deemed worthy and if necessary, kill.
- Lucifer is the spirit behind the first sword crafted, the first gun loaded, the first rebellion sparked.
- Lucifer is the perfect harmonious union of the carnal material, and the divine spiritual.
- Lucifer is the being that stands behind the strong, and pities the weak.
- Lucifer is the seed of inspiration that leads to great works of art, classical and contemporary.
- Lucifer is the being that inspires men to say "no" when everyone says "yes", and "yes" when everyone says "no".
- Lucifer represents everything that is great in man, and the destruction of everything that is not.
- Lucifer represents respect for the nature of the animal, and nature of the divine being.
- Lucifer symbolizes the beauty of uniting the masculine and feminine energies in oneself.
- Lucifer represents self sacrifice for ones ideas.
- Lucifer represents free thought and creative genius. " You partake of the fruit. I am your father, search you soul. You know it to be true."
- Lucifer represents Order, and if need be, Chaos.
- Lucifer represents glory, bliss, and paradise on earth.
- Lucifer represents the here and now.
- Lucifer is the being whom artists look to for inspiration.
- Lucifer symbolizes power, strength, and virility.
- Lucifer represents the beauty in darkness and the divinity of light.
- Lucifer represents the harmonious balance between dark masculinity and light femininity.
- Lucifer represents the ultimate spiritual achievement, godhead.
- Lucifer symbolizes understanding, knowledge, purity and fertility.
- Lucifer is a promiscuous god.
- Lucifer has many wives, many sons and daughters too, whom humans have come to know as "Indigos".
- Lucifer represents the Age of Aquarius.
- Lucifer represents honor and respect for gods of old, as well as spiritual heritage and ancestral beauty.
- Lucifer represents luxury, abundance and finesse.
- Lucifer represents the deification and empowerment of man, into god.
- Lucifer represents the bright light radiating within darkness.
- Lucifer represents empowerment, instead of feeding a psychic leech. "Those who have sworn allegiance to me, I take under my wing. I never forget my own."
- Lucifer is the antithesis to Judeo/Hebrew/Arab/Christian religions.
- Lucifer stands for everything Christianity does not, and against everything it does.
- Lucifer represents the unification of men and nations, thus accomplishing great things, bringing humanity closer to godhood.
- Lucifer is the Lord of the Earth, the bearer of Water, the King of Light, Iron and Salt.
- Lucifer is the spirit behind works of art, music and creative inventions.
- Lucifer is the spirit inside of those who appreciate beautiful and fine works of art; or creations in general. As opposed to spiritually clinging to a faceless anthropomorphic creator.
