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
The “moral panic” of Satanism, the “stranger danger” panic of our parents.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2023
He says he moved from atheism to Satanism only recently.
From BBC ● May 19, 2023
Satanism scored a 10% favorable rating versus 58% who rated the religion unfavorably.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
It is possible, in fact, to dismiss Satanism of the primary division in a few words, because materials are wanting for its history.
From Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer by Waite, Arthur Edward
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