This is a group of religions composed of a diverse number of ideological and philosophical beliefs and social phenomena.

Their shared features include symbolic association, and admiration of Satan or similar rebellious, liberating figures.
Satanism is not about evil
Satanism is believed to have originated before

pre Egyptian era, and is present in everyones religion as a whole.

The Serpent is the symbol for Satan They believe this because of the fallen which pertain to the Kundalini Serpent.

Which has fallen in humanity as a whole Now lies dormant at the base of the spine. Because of this humanity has a low level of

understanding. Ex. Thoughtless abuses of children and animals, senseless wars, brutality and endless corruption. These thoughts are inherent and cant be changed because of the fallen serpent.

A character named Satan was described as the tempter of Jesus in many of the Gospels. Christianity and Islam typically regard Satan as the adversary or enemy
By Christians and Muslims especially, the

figure of Satan was treated as a rebellious or jealous competitor to human beings. Satanist view this differently and dont believe in the one world order of most religions.

The highest good is acting in one's own interest. Two types of Satanist

Atheist - regard Satan as a symbol of mans

inherent nature. (LaVey) Theistic believe that Satan actually exist and requires worship.

Was a philosopher that wrote The Satanic Bible(1969)

Created a modern movement for Satanism. The book underlies the Satanic beliefs. Satanic Church

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Nine Satanic Sins Stupidity, Pretentiousness, Solipsism, Self-direct, Herd Conformity, Lack of Perspective, Forgetfulness of past orthodoxies, Counterproductive Pride, Lack of Aesthetics.

Satanism promotes: Greed, Pride, Envy, Anger, Gluttony, Lust, Laziness, Man is just another animal not created by a God, Obsession with Death.

Many Satanists advocate the legalization of all drugs and closure of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) government offices in the United States. They believe in personal responsibility. People must be given right to choose - to make their own mistakes and suffer the consequences of their own actions.

Believe in the Survival of the Fittest.

Satanism is not technically considered a religion, but an ideology. Satanist believe that everyone practices Satanism in a way.

Ex. Lazy, Pride.

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