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Satanism is a term that may refer to a religious, semi-religious, and/or philosophical movement. The term is normally applied by non-Satanists to those individuals who worship the entity called "Satan," and advocate the triumph of evil forces over good in the universe; however, members of the Church of Satan, the most organized Satanic group, reject this common association, as they do not actually believe in a being called "Satan," and use his name only as a symbolic allusion to certain materialistic and individualistic values. Adherents of the various forms of Satanism recognize Satan as either an archetype, a pre-cosmic force, an actual living entity, and/or some aspect of human nature. Although named for Satan, a name associated with evil and temptation, Satanism is also the name given to certain spiritual paths which emphasize the Left-Hand Path, as opposed to the much more common Right-Hand Path. Adherents to the Left-Hand path (a.k.a. Left-Handers) believe in spiritual enrichment through their own work on themselves, and that ultimately they are answerable only to themselves, while Right-Handers believe in spiritual enrichment through the dissolution or submission of the self to (or into) something greater. LaVeyans do not in fact worship a deity called Satan, or necessarily any other deity, nor do they follow a principle of evil. This aspect of their beliefs is very commonly misunderstood due to the presence of theistic Satanists, who revere Satan as a literal being.
Instead of divine laws or naturistic principles (such as in Wicca), Satanism generally focuses upon material or physical advancement of the self with guidance from external higher beings or external principles, instead of submission to a deity or a set of moral codes. For this reason, many contemporary Satanists eschew traditional religious beliefs, attitudes and worship in favor of more egoistic, self-centering worldviews, natural law, survival of the fittest and practices such as materialism, individualism and magic. However, some Satanists do choose voluntary moral codes.
Although a faith in its own right, groups or individuals described in some sense or another as Satanic can largely (though very broadly) be described as belonging to one of two strains of thought: Philosophical Satanism or Religious Satanism.
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Tiger woods was a golfer, then womaniser, now a druggie, what's next, satanism, cross dressing, James blunt fan? I don't know...
breenster (breenster) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:07:01 -0000
Tiger woods was a golfer, then womaniser, now a druggie, what's next, satanism, cross dressing, James blunt fan? I don't know...
There's got to be a good satanism newsletter out there... @johnsgunn come on bring the anarchist in you out today again!! :)
MarcGrandmaison (Marc Grandmaison) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:31:31 -0000
There's got to be a good satanism newsletter out there... @johnsgunn come on bring the anarchist in you out today again!! :)
The saintly Dennis Wheatley - The nearest that I have ever come to practising Satanism was at the age of sixteen, ... http://ow.ly/167NjQ
thebookboard (thebookboard) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:41:31 -0000
The saintly Dennis Wheatley - The nearest that I have ever come to practising Satanism was at the age of sixteen, ... http://ow.ly/167NjQ
Soo...apparently Russell Simmons created Phat Farm to diffuse Satanism...lol...you ppl are idiots...if you belive that, you're a fool
GregGiant (Gregory) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:23:11 -0000
Soo...apparently Russell Simmons created Phat Farm to diffuse Satanism...lol...you ppl are idiots...if you belive that, you're a fool
beatles and satanism? hmm.. interesting
everoast (Evelyn Rossita) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:38:44 -0000
beatles and satanism? hmm.. interesting
marilyn manson action figures, now with controlable satanism. -Steve Archer #quote
moneyexpert007 (David Raven) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:08:56 -0000
marilyn manson action figures, now with controlable satanism. -Steve Archer #quote
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Deliverance Investigated - Are people throwing away their pills and turning to exorcism? CBC News: Disclosure investigates the phenomenon of deliverance, or modern-day exorcism.
Meta Description: [ Are Canadians throwing away their pills and turning to exorcism? Disclosure investigates the phenomenon of deliverance, or modern-day exorcism, and finds that a surprising number of people are willing to try it. ]
Exposing Satanism and Witchcraft - Look in any school and you will find some form of Witchcraft going on.
Meta Description: [ Exposing Satanism Witchcraft and the New World Order. We try to give the facts, clear the rumors and expose the Satanic agenda that is unfolding today. ]
FACTNet - the Dark Side of Religion - Anti-Scientology group FACTnet has accumulated a number of articles about allegations of Scientology's secret Satanic origins and nature. Asserts that because L. Ron Hubbard was working with Aleister Crowley through Jack Parsons.
Forgiven for Life - Official site of Son of Sam killer David Berkowitz, providing Christian testimonies, daily journal, and online video. Also provides letters and open letters, discussion of the purpose of the site, and links to devotionals.
Meta Description: [ David Berkowitz former Son of Sam offical home page, with his testimony and online video. ]
Library of Criticism of Satanism - Attacks on Satanism in a series of essays.
Meta Description: [ Pages of arguments against and criticisms of LaVey Satanism compiled by Vexen Crabtree, minister of the London Satanists ]
NCSCIA - The National Institute of Satanology - A Christian investigative research and training institution addressing occult, cult, and gang grime.
Pulling down Strongholds - Deliverance Ministry. Articles on multiple personality disorder, satanic ritual abuse, and the freedom that Christ can give.
Meta Description: [ God wants you to be free from addictions, depression, poverty, curses, and all demonic influences. We can help you find freedom. Come and experience God's awesome power in your life. Pulling Down Strongholds deliverance ministry. ]
Satanism in Cyberspace - A comprehensive look at different Satanic groups and their relation to various ethic and moral systems.
Satanism: The World of the Occult - Asserts that the primary goal is to alter people's values and turn them against themselves, their beliefs, family, God, and society. From Probe Ministries.
Meta Description: [ A look at the attractions into Satanism and the occult from a Christian perspective. ]
Understanding Satanism - Online tract to print up online. In PDF format - requires Acrobat Reader.
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