In Christianity, Satan is a figure of evil, and the name Lucifer is often used interchangeably with Satan. This is not the view of self-described Satanists and Luciferians, however. These figures represent primal forces, freedom, and rebellion from dogma, among other things.
All three of these groups are considered left-hand paths, which is focused on self-determination and the power of the self, rather than submitting to a superior force. While many Satanists and Luciferiansdo believe in a supernatural power, they see their relationship with them as more of a partnership than the mastery of a god over a subject.
While there are significant similarities between different types of Satanists and Luciferians, they are distinctly different groups. …show more content…
According to LaVey, neither God nor Satan are actual beings. Instead, Satan is a symbol representing the qualities embraced by Satanists. Invoking the name of Satan and other infernal names is a practical tool in Satanic ritual, focusing one's focus and will upon certain concepts.
The only "god" in LaVeyan Satanism is the Satanist himself. Satanism is a celebration of the self. It encourages people to seek their own truths, indulge in desires without fear of societal taboos, and perfect the self.
Theistic Satanism
Theistic Satanism, also known as Spiritual Satanism, recognizes the existence of supernatural beings. Oftentimes this being is called Satan, but sometimes other names are used.
The Temple of Set is one of the most well-known groups of theistic Satanists. However, they no longer identify themselves as Satanic, seeing their movement as something new and distinct.
Regardless of the being or beings in charge, none of them resemble the Christian Satan. Instead, they are beings that represent the same general qualities as the atheistic Satanists associate with their symbolic Satan: sexuality, pleasure, strength, rebellion, etc. …show more content…
They are many different branches working independently of each other.
Some of these groups address their deity as Satan, while others have alternative names for him.
These groups include:
The Church of Azazel
The Ordo Flammeus Serpens
The First Church of Satan (not to be confused with LaVey's atheistic Church of Satan)
Joy of Satan Ministries
Theology between groups can vary widely.
Some take a theistic approach to LaVey's atheistic writings while others are influenced by the writings of Michael Aquino, founder of the Temple of Set which previously identified itself as Satanic but no longer does.
Likewise, Luciferians hold many principles in common with theistic Satanists. They recognize a being they call Lucifer, but they do not identify themselves as Satanists.
In pantheistic Satanism, there is a belief in God as the universe itself. In this, Satan is seen as a personification of "the All." Other groups build off that and use Satan as a representation of the cosmic. The First Church of Satan is pantheistic.
Polytheistic Satanism reveres Satan as one of a number of gods, many of which come from non-Abrahamic cultures. The Church of Azazel is one
All three of these groups are considered left-hand paths, which is focused on self-determination and the power of the self, rather than submitting to a superior force. While many Satanists and Luciferiansdo believe in a supernatural power, they see their relationship with them as more of a partnership than the mastery of a god over a subject.
While there are significant similarities between different types of Satanists and Luciferians, they are distinctly different groups. …show more content…
According to LaVey, neither God nor Satan are actual beings. Instead, Satan is a symbol representing the qualities embraced by Satanists. Invoking the name of Satan and other infernal names is a practical tool in Satanic ritual, focusing one's focus and will upon certain concepts.
The only "god" in LaVeyan Satanism is the Satanist himself. Satanism is a celebration of the self. It encourages people to seek their own truths, indulge in desires without fear of societal taboos, and perfect the self.
Theistic Satanism
Theistic Satanism, also known as Spiritual Satanism, recognizes the existence of supernatural beings. Oftentimes this being is called Satan, but sometimes other names are used.
The Temple of Set is one of the most well-known groups of theistic Satanists. However, they no longer identify themselves as Satanic, seeing their movement as something new and distinct.
Regardless of the being or beings in charge, none of them resemble the Christian Satan. Instead, they are beings that represent the same general qualities as the atheistic Satanists associate with their symbolic Satan: sexuality, pleasure, strength, rebellion, etc. …show more content…
They are many different branches working independently of each other.
Some of these groups address their deity as Satan, while others have alternative names for him.
These groups include:
The Church of Azazel
The Ordo Flammeus Serpens
The First Church of Satan (not to be confused with LaVey's atheistic Church of Satan)
Joy of Satan Ministries
Theology between groups can vary widely.
Some take a theistic approach to LaVey's atheistic writings while others are influenced by the writings of Michael Aquino, founder of the Temple of Set which previously identified itself as Satanic but no longer does.
Likewise, Luciferians hold many principles in common with theistic Satanists. They recognize a being they call Lucifer, but they do not identify themselves as Satanists.
In pantheistic Satanism, there is a belief in God as the universe itself. In this, Satan is seen as a personification of "the All." Other groups build off that and use Satan as a representation of the cosmic. The First Church of Satan is pantheistic.
Polytheistic Satanism reveres Satan as one of a number of gods, many of which come from non-Abrahamic cultures. The Church of Azazel is one