u/ProfessionalWhopper

I've been drawing for a bit, and I basically exclusively draw characters (usually humanoid). However. I can never figure out how to pose characters without it being either a very generic pose or stiff looking.

I do use those "pose templates" sometimes, but I honestly don't like doing that because it feels like I'm "cheating." Do you guys have any tips on figuring out how to pose?

I'm writing a story which involves all seven of the deadly sins as a main focus (so original, I know). So far, my line-up is:

Pride: Lucifer

Gluttony: Beelzebub

Greed: Mammon

Envy: Leviathan

Lust: Asmodeus

Sloth: Belphagor

So I've gotten everything but wrath. "But OP, just use Satan as wrath!" No. The word "Satan" is a title meaning the "advisory," not a name. That's like having a character named Officer or Lawyer and pretending it's normal. I need an actual character.

Due to my desperation, if you feel that a "demon" from a religion similar to Christianity could fit the bill, suggest it, as it might be my only option.

Thanks for any help lol, and sorry if this is in the wrong sub. The post got deleted from r/writingadvice for not having correct flair. IF THIS IS IN THE WRONG SUB, TELL ME. Don't just downvote me if I'm wrong, it's honestly just confusing and cowardly.

Satanism has done me well. My mental health improved a lot when I started believing. But I've gotten a hold on my life and realized that Satanism itself wasn't what saved me religion in general was it.

I've been realizing that the religion I practiced before Satanism has truly always been what I believe deep down. So goodbye. Thank you for your time. I hope life as Satanists continues to go well far into the future for all of you.

A lot of people online have a MASSIVE issue with white people having dreadlocks. Some claim cultural appropriation, so is it? Most white people I've seen who have dreadlocks don't seem to be trying to do anything malicious, but I don't know. I'm mixed but look white (and have never had dreadlocks), so I've obviously never been in the group that would be affected by it, so I have no idea how to feel about it. I just want to know from the people who are actually affected by it instead of other white people guessing what is and isn't cultural appropriation.

EDIT) Thanks for all the responses! Also, I would like to point out: Saying "it just looks bad and unkempt" doesn't help me understand why it's cultural appropriation, like what the post was actually about. Sure, I do agree, but that's not what I was asking.

Okay, okay, weird question, I know. But. Theistic Satanism do share SOME beliefs with Christians. I know that a lot (mostly older) Christians don't believe in evolution because "God just made the animals as they are now." So, what about Satanists? I (a theistic satanist) believe in evolution, but one of my friends pointed out that that might not make sense. So what do you guys think?

EDIT: Okay yeah, so I'm realizing now that I have an odd family. Basically none of them believe in dinosaurs or evolution because "God created them as they are".

Basically what the top says. I believe in Hell and Heaven, but more as different realms where angels and demons live. But I don't think that human souls go to one of those places in death. Would that make sense to believe in as a Satanist?

I'm a big fan of Lovecraftian horror, cult related stuff, and a specific type of horror. The specific type is anything having to do with weird creatures/monsters coming along and ruining the lives of humans worldwide (yes, I like Vita Carnis, why do you ask?). Idk my book taste (and media taste in general is very limited, lol. Please help, I'm trying to read more instead of doomscroll.

So just before I get into this, I'm not sure if this fits here just because I'm not very sure if my story is technically "fantasy" or not. Please direct me to the correct sub if I'm not where I'm supposed to be.

In my story, when the Tasmanian tiger actually went extinct in 1981 (just google it I swear it makes sense) Aanimi, the Goddess of life, got mad. She had seen countless plant and animal species go extinct due to human negligence, which made her come to the conclusion that humans should suffer for what they did. Aanimi created a condition that all humans now have (still working on a name). The condition made it so that if a human touched or was touched by an animal, they'd feel an intense itching sensation from the point of contact. The itching would spread out from there, with time covering the whole body. It would be constant, causing intense distress, discomfort, and an urge to scratch. This could cause infections from the scratching, sores, sleep deprivation, and mental health issues. The most common reason for death in my world would be suicide due to the desperation for the pain to be over. The animal that the human was touched or touched by would not matter. Insect, fish, hell, even other humans could cause this. Just a fly landing on you for seconds could cause this. If a human kills an animal, on purpose or not, they will instantly be put into a pseudocoma (google it). Again, the species of animal does not matter. This has put all humans into a quarantine, not allowed to see people in person anymore due to the possibility of touching each other. All pets have been released into the wild.

What are some questions I should take into consideration about this overview? Also name suggestions for the "condition" would be appreciated.

Edit: Check the comments before asking a question to see if it has already been asked. I will not answer questions I already answered.