Honest Desire

Q: Loki has been associated with lust and fornication. What does Laeviss say about this?

A: Laeviss says that Loki is a pagan, and lived with the Vanir a long time before joining the Aesir. Some have suggested that Loki's name means "burning desire" and Loki would not deny the aptness of that claim, he says Loki is always on fire for Odin. Most of the modern western world's concepts of sex, he adds sadly, come directly from the dualistic teachings of Christianity. Women who are not virgins or locked in monogamous marriage and any men not conforming to traditional gender roles in these teachings are automatically branded as evil. Sex in this sort of society has been historically treated as dirty, sinful, evil, and that, over time, people have come to believe this to be true. Laeviss wishes that the Vanir way of viewing sex, as a beautiful and loving pleasure ritual between two or more consenting adults, could be rediscovered. Laeviss says the Loki that some people may claim to find hanging out in strip clubs or watching porno films isn't him. But he does enjoy sex, and will lay claim to many a lustful thought, yes, indeed. Laeviss describes "honest desire" as a feeling of being attracted to someone because of the positive qualities they embody, and wanting to share in and honor those qualities in that other person. Honest desire views sexuality in a positive light. Laeviss says "dishonest desire" assigns negative qualities (such as dirtiness or sinfulness) to the other person, and/or to the act of sex itself, and is an unhealthy emotion. Loki is all about sacred, honest desire. Honestly!
Laeviss also adds that the concept of monogamy as being the only proper (morally or socially correct) way to experience sex (especially for women) came about as a way for society to control women, and to be sure of the paternity of their children. Laeviss says that monogamy is not only unnatural (though some people, including Laeviss, are inclined that way), but creates all sorts of unpleasantness in people's lives, with unrealistic expectations on all sides, and deceit playing a major role in destroying what should be strong family ties. He recommends instead being completely honest and upfront with all current and potential sexual partners rather than either forcing oneself into a lifestyle that really isn't one's cup of tea, or hiding behind a mask of false monogamy and a web of deceit.