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    Satanism Satanism as a religious topic refers to the collaboration of philosophical and ideological beliefs on the character of Satan. Satanism officially lingered in the public offing in 1966, with the emergence of Church of Satanism. However, prior to the Church of Satanism, history shows that Satanism existed earlier. Earlier, according to historical facts, a group known as Sphite Cultus Satanas established itself in the State of Ohio in 1948. Sloane Arthur Herbert founded the Sphite Cultus…

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    I chose to do my report on Satanism because I was already familiar with the topic since I just had a test on this topic. I discuss three main points where Satanism does began, the diffusion of Satanism, and what age group partakes in this. Satanism began to spread in Italy the old age pact with the devil was an idea that was invented by Christianity an idea that was used to justify its purge of the old religions while many of the old religions and traditions are being revived belief in the devil…

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    Paradise Lost was a controversial poem that appeared in the 17th century by the author John Milton. This epic poem mostly occurred during the beginning of time introducing God, Satan, Adam and Eve. Although Milton’s intention was to educate Christians on God’s reasoning, readers were opposed of the poem. Unlike traditional ways that most people were taught, this poem was an eye opener. Most people were offended and also calling Milton a Satanist. Others on the other hand took insight on what…

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    History Of Religion, Asbjørn Dyrendal explains how mainstream and popular media perpetuated the spread and influence of satanism. The section of Dyrendal’s paper devoted to heavy metal music revolves around the idea that the satanic identity associated with heavy metal diffused as a result of anti-satanic propaganda spread by Christian organizations. Dyrendal asserts that the satanism…

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    Religions 55, no. 1 (January 2008): 68-98. In the bimonthly, peer-reviewed, academic journal, Numen: International Review For The History Of Religion, Asbjørn Dyrendal explains how mainstream and popular media perpetuated the spread and influence of Satanism from the point of view of the fans. Dyrendal explains how fans of metal music came to associate themselves and the types of music they listened to as satanic. He explains that fans latched onto the rebellious lyrics and style of the genre…

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    through the atrocities that they have committed. Individuals who murder, torture, steal, and many other cruel actions are all key to contributing to the dark side of humanity. Events such as using ancient torture techniques, using chemical torture, Satanism, the Stanford experiment, and serial killers are all ways that the dark side of human nature is displayed throughout the ages through history. Ancient torture techniques were a common device people used in the early times. People back then…

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    on what it actually means. People have portrayed satan in many different ways; immolating in hell,a half goat figure, and even as a human. In the faith of satanism they do not believe any of these accusations, they don't believe in hell nor that Satan is an Anthropomorphic…

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    Paganism Research Paper

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    believe in the existence of Satan/Lucifer and/or assume all Satanists are the same (Atheistic Satanists, such as LaVeyan). Pagan describes all non-Abrahamic religions, and all spirits not associated with Jehovah. Light workers are not associated with Satanism or Paganism in any form. Satan is of the Dark, and Jehovah is of the Light. Jehovah is against all things regarding spiritualism or witchcraft. It is even stated in the Bible. Angels do not associate themselves with those not of Jehovah.…

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    witchcraft and witch doctors you might ask? Lets find out. In the first paragraph I will discuss what witchcraft (Satanism) is, then what the Salem witch trials. “The word witchcraft is used in many different ways. The word witch is derived from Old English wicca (masc., "wizard") and wicce (fem., "witch").” (Ciekawy). Sorcerers were and still thought to have powers unique to Satanism or in other words Witchcraft. Is the total loyalty to Satan or in other words Lucifer the fallen one. “Early…

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    “We are not evil. We don't harm or seduce people. We are not dangerous. We are ordinary people like you. We have families, jobs, hopes, and dreams. We are not a cult. This religion is not a joke. We are not what you think we are from looking at T.V. We are real. We laugh, we cry. We are serious. We have a sense of humor. You don't have to be afraid of us. We don't want to convert you. And please don't try to convert us. Just give us the same right we give you--to live in peace. We are much more…

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