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Satanism can refer to a number of belief systems depending on the user and
context. Common use of the word generally refers to the worship of Satan and/or
the practice of ritual magic. [1] However, by the actual adherents, the suffix
-ism is used by some groups to suggest the definition as an act or
practice,[clarify] as opposed to the oft-assumed definition as the doctrine or
philosophy behind an act or practice.[2]
Generally, the word "Satanism" is used by scholars to describe several distinct
spiritual practices and beliefs; the two most significant seem to be LaVeyan
Satanism and Theistic Satanism. Ideas about Satan come from essentially these
two sources.[2] It is often the practice of any given Satanist not to refer to
themselves with a hyphenated prefix. Each "type" of Satanist will usually refer
to themselves only as Satanists.
Contents [hide]
1 Theistic Satanism
1.1 Luciferianism
2 LaVeyan Satanism
3 Groups alleged to have practiced Satanism
4 See also
5 References
6 Further reading
7 External links
[edit] Theistic Satanism
Part of the seal of Lucifer from the Grimorium Verum, used as a symbol of Satan
by some Theistic SatanistsMain article: Theistic Satanism
Theistic Satanism, also called Spiritual or Traditional Satanism, is the worship
of Satan, and consists of several viewpoints and groups. One group that falls
under the definition of Theistic Satanism are called "reverse Christians"; this
is sometimes used as a disparaging term by other theistic Satanists, and
embraced to a lesser or greater extent by the groups given this label. Groups
called "Reverse Christian" are said to practice what Christians claim Satanists
do, and worship what Christians consider to be the enemy of Christ and God,
basing their concept of Satan somewhat on descriptions of him in the Bible. Some
other groups of Theistic Satanists do not accept the Bible as depicting the true
Satan to the same degree, basing their concept of him on personal spiritual
experience and prayer.
[edit] Luciferianism
Luciferianism is a recently developed offshoot of Satanism that keeps most of
the tenets of Satanism, yet has more leniency to what is commonly referred to as
a ‘good‘ morality. Their view of Satan may incorporate some concepts from
contemporary western religion, such as their sense of him as a father. One of
these groups considers themselves to be ‘Christian Satanists,‘ rejects the ideas
of magic and rituals, and define themselves as being in the middle of LaVeyan
Satanism and Christian teachings. This stance has led to their rejection from
the Church of Satan.[3]
[edit] LaVeyan Satanism
Peter H. Gilmore, High Priest of the Church of Satan. Gilmore took over the
church from Blanche Barton, Anton LaVey‘s partner and the former High
Priestess.Main article: LaVeyan Satanism
In LaVeyan Satanism, the Satanist does not worship Satan in the theistic sense,
but plays the role of an adversary to spiritual creeds, espousing an original
mixture of ideas that are related to hedonism, Randian Objectivism, Nietzschean
philosophy and atheism. The term LaVeyan Satanist or symbolic Satanist, is used
by other Satanists to refer to supporters of the writings of Church of Satan
founder Anton Szandor LaVey and successors such as Peter H. Gilmore.[4] Use of
the word Satanism in this context, according to religioustolerance.org, refers
to a "small religious group that is unrelated to any other faith, and whose
members feel free to satisfy their urges responsibly, exhibit kindness to their
friends, and attack their enemies.[5]
LaVeyan Satanism is largely based around the teachings and writings (such as The
Satanic Bible and The Satanic Rituals) of Anton Szandor LaVey, who founded the
Church of Satan. An offshoot that claims to remain true to LaVey‘s legacy was
founded by his daughter and is called the First Satanic Church.
[edit] Groups alleged to have practiced Satanism
Many groups have been believed to have worshiped Satan, from pagans celebrating
Pan to Yezidis worshiping Melek Taus.[6] In reality, the Yezidi do not view
themselves as Satanist, as the being they worship is referred to by them as an
angel, and considered a servant of the God of Adam. Anton LaVey himself believed
the Yezidi to be devil-worshippers, but he believed it due to stereotypes and
rumors about them propagated by both Westerners and Muslim communities, as some
viewed the Yezidi‘s customs to have been corrupted by satan.[citations needed]
"Satanist" is often a pejorative word applied to a minority group, or a group
whose beliefs are misunderstood.[citations needed]
context. Common use of the word generally refers to the worship of Satan and/or
the practice of ritual magic. [1] However, by the actual adherents, the suffix
-ism is used by some groups to suggest the definition as an act or
practice,[clarify] as opposed to the oft-assumed definition as the doctrine or
philosophy behind an act or practice.[2]
Generally, the word "Satanism" is used by scholars to describe several distinct
spiritual practices and beliefs; the two most significant seem to be LaVeyan
Satanism and Theistic Satanism. Ideas about Satan come from essentially these
two sources.[2] It is often the practice of any given Satanist not to refer to
themselves with a hyphenated prefix. Each "type" of Satanist will usually refer
to themselves only as Satanists.
Contents [hide]
1 Theistic Satanism
1.1 Luciferianism
2 LaVeyan Satanism
3 Groups alleged to have practiced Satanism
4 See also
5 References
6 Further reading
7 External links
[edit] Theistic Satanism
Part of the seal of Lucifer from the Grimorium Verum, used as a symbol of Satan
by some Theistic SatanistsMain article: Theistic Satanism
Theistic Satanism, also called Spiritual or Traditional Satanism, is the worship
of Satan, and consists of several viewpoints and groups. One group that falls
under the definition of Theistic Satanism are called "reverse Christians"; this
is sometimes used as a disparaging term by other theistic Satanists, and
embraced to a lesser or greater extent by the groups given this label. Groups
called "Reverse Christian" are said to practice what Christians claim Satanists
do, and worship what Christians consider to be the enemy of Christ and God,
basing their concept of Satan somewhat on descriptions of him in the Bible. Some
other groups of Theistic Satanists do not accept the Bible as depicting the true
Satan to the same degree, basing their concept of him on personal spiritual
experience and prayer.
[edit] Luciferianism
Luciferianism is a recently developed offshoot of Satanism that keeps most of
the tenets of Satanism, yet has more leniency to what is commonly referred to as
a ‘good‘ morality. Their view of Satan may incorporate some concepts from
contemporary western religion, such as their sense of him as a father. One of
these groups considers themselves to be ‘Christian Satanists,‘ rejects the ideas
of magic and rituals, and define themselves as being in the middle of LaVeyan
Satanism and Christian teachings. This stance has led to their rejection from
the Church of Satan.[3]
[edit] LaVeyan Satanism
Peter H. Gilmore, High Priest of the Church of Satan. Gilmore took over the
church from Blanche Barton, Anton LaVey‘s partner and the former High
Priestess.Main article: LaVeyan Satanism
In LaVeyan Satanism, the Satanist does not worship Satan in the theistic sense,
but plays the role of an adversary to spiritual creeds, espousing an original
mixture of ideas that are related to hedonism, Randian Objectivism, Nietzschean
philosophy and atheism. The term LaVeyan Satanist or symbolic Satanist, is used
by other Satanists to refer to supporters of the writings of Church of Satan
founder Anton Szandor LaVey and successors such as Peter H. Gilmore.[4] Use of
the word Satanism in this context, according to religioustolerance.org, refers
to a "small religious group that is unrelated to any other faith, and whose
members feel free to satisfy their urges responsibly, exhibit kindness to their
friends, and attack their enemies.[5]
LaVeyan Satanism is largely based around the teachings and writings (such as The
Satanic Bible and The Satanic Rituals) of Anton Szandor LaVey, who founded the
Church of Satan. An offshoot that claims to remain true to LaVey‘s legacy was
founded by his daughter and is called the First Satanic Church.
[edit] Groups alleged to have practiced Satanism
Many groups have been believed to have worshiped Satan, from pagans celebrating
Pan to Yezidis worshiping Melek Taus.[6] In reality, the Yezidi do not view
themselves as Satanist, as the being they worship is referred to by them as an
angel, and considered a servant of the God of Adam. Anton LaVey himself believed
the Yezidi to be devil-worshippers, but he believed it due to stereotypes and
rumors about them propagated by both Westerners and Muslim communities, as some
viewed the Yezidi‘s customs to have been corrupted by satan.[citations needed]
"Satanist" is often a pejorative word applied to a minority group, or a group
whose beliefs are misunderstood.[citations needed]