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
In the 1980s, the roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons was deemed to be some type of gateway to Satanism and cults.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2021
If you want to be left alone during brunch at a hipster Brooklyn café, start talking out loud about Satanism, black masses and a movie called “Hail Satan?”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2019
A conversation with Gévingey would considerably amplify my contributions to the study of Satanism, especially as regards venefices and succubacy.
From Là-bas by Wallace, Keene
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