Satanism
Americannoun
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any of a highly diverse group of religious, philosophical, or countercultural practices centered around Satan, either as a deity or a nontheistic symbol of enlightenment, individualism, or ethical egoism.
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a deliberate inversion of Christian rites in which Satan is worshiped.
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Also satanism diabolical or satanic disposition, behavior, or activity.
noun
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the worship of Satan
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a form of such worship which includes blasphemous or obscene parodies of Christian prayers, etc
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a satanic disposition or satanic practices
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“Late Night With the Devil” twists that camaraderie around on itself, layering in familiar 1970s horror tropes about demonic possession, Satanism and the occult.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Satanism scored a 10% favorable rating versus 58% who rated the religion unfavorably.
From Washington Times • Mar. 6, 2023
Satanism is defined as worshipping the devil, and typically involves rejecting Christian symbols and practices - such as by placing crosses upside down.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2021
When anything that is other or different or unfamiliar is confused with Satanism, you're going to experience a great deal of bewilderment.
From Salon • Aug. 30, 2020
Johannès is commissioned by Heaven to break up the venomous practises of Satanism and to preach the coming of the glorified Christ and the divine Paraclete.
From Là-bas by Wallace, Keene
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