Night FM Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 (edited) Given that there are multiple groups that call themselves "Satanists", and some of them don't believe in a literal Satan, or engage in practices associated with Satanism (e.x. human or animal sacrifice), can there be said to be one cohesive definition of Satanism. I'd personally argue that "true" Satanists would be cults or sects that practice human sacrifice, black magic, and so forth (e.x. ONA), and that atheistic sects such as the LaVeyan Church of Satan are "pseudo-Satanists". I've also heard of individuals who promote immoral behaviors (e.x. the Marquis de Sade) described as Satanists, despite being nominally atheist. But since these are just my opinions, and Satanism doesn't seem like a particularly well-recognized form of "religion", it's hard to say. Edited October 22 by Night FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 13 minutes ago, Night FM said: What is Satanism? Something basically nobody here cares about in any way whatsoever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyR Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 It is my guess that the vast majority of "satanists", are more interested in rebelling against the mainstream, than truly following satan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/21/2024 at 7:53 PM, Night FM said: What is Satanism? Something that would be more meaningful if discussed with actual participants who knew more about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exchemist Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/22/2024 at 2:53 AM, Night FM said: Given that there are multiple groups that call themselves "Satanists", and some of them don't believe in a literal Satan, or engage in practices associated with Satanism (e.x. human or animal sacrifice), can there be said to be one cohesive definition of Satanism. I'd personally argue that "true" Satanists would be cults or sects that practice human sacrifice, black magic, and so forth (e.x. ONA), and that atheistic sects such as the LaVeyan Church of Satan are "pseudo-Satanists". I've also heard of individuals who promote immoral behaviors (e.x. the Marquis de Sade) described as Satanists, despite being nominally atheist. But since these are just my opinions, and Satanism doesn't seem like a particularly well-recognized form of "religion", it's hard to say. This being a science forum, it is unlikely there will be experts on this subject here. Have you tried a religious forum? There seem to be plenty of them around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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