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Satanism is a religion

satanism is a religion
just not a good one
now syfm

Is it your religion?

Okie dokie artichokie

I’m hard

Yes, Satanism is considered a religion by many practitioners and scholars, though it's important to understand that it's a diverse and often misunderstood umbrella term.

There isn't just one type of Satanism, and they can vary significantly in their beliefs and practices. The two most prominent forms are:

Atheistic/LaVeyan Satanism:

Founded by Anton LaVey in 1966 with the Church of Satan.

Key Beliefs: They do not worship Satan as a literal deity. Instead, Satan is viewed as a symbolic figure representing individualism, self-indulgence, rebellion against traditional authority, and rejection of supernaturalism. It's largely an atheistic philosophy that emphasizes personal freedom, rational self-interest, and living life to the fullest in the here and now.

Practices: Often involve rituals (sometimes called "Greater Magic" or "Lesser Magic") that are more psychological theater or personal affirmations rather than appeals to supernatural entities.

Theistic Satanism:

Key Beliefs: Practitioners of theistic Satanism do believe in Satan as a literal deity or supernatural entity. They may worship Satan, work with him, or see him as a liberator figure who challenges oppressive structures. Their beliefs can vary widely, drawing from occult traditions, Gnosticism, or even reinterpretations of Abrahamic texts.

Practices: Can involve worship, invocations, and rituals directed towards Satan.

Why the Confusion?

Negative Connotations: The term "Satan" has strong negative connotations due to its association with evil in Abrahamic religions. This often leads to misconceptions and fear.

Historical Panics: There have been historical "Satanic Panic" events (especially in the 1980s) fueled by sensationalism and misinformation, which falsely linked Satanism to widespread criminal activity and child abuse. These claims were largely unsubstantiated.

Media Portrayals: Fictional portrayals often sensationalize Satanism, depicting it inaccurately as purely malevolent or involving literal devil worship and sacrifice.

In summary, while the idea of Satanism can be unsettling or confusing for those unfamiliar with it, many forms of Satanism are indeed practiced as a legitimate religion or philosophical system, with the LaVeyan form being particularly prominent in public discourse.

Shit so stupid even Jarvis itself had to step in to make a correction ⚰️

it IS a religion

not a GOOD religion but it's a religion

You're the type of guy who thinks that one creepypasta about sonic is good (the og sonic.exe isn't good)

satanism is a gay retarded religion

shut your corny ass up gng

(this is from a pagan btw)

It’s a religion, not a good one