LaVeyan Satanism Essays

When Someone You Love is Wiccan by Carl McColman is written in question and answer format for the purpose of educating spouses, family members, and friends of witches about the practice of Witchcraft. It answers the most popular questions and dispels the most popular misconceptions about the religion. Paganism, nature spirituality, Goddess spirituality, and Wicca are all names to describe the same religion. While they all describe the same overarching religion, they each have small differences-

Beginning in the mid-1980s, allegations of “satanic ritual abuse” began cropping up all over America. Satanic ritual abuse is “activities such as cannibalism, animal sacrifice, and child sexual abuse that are assumed to be carried out by organized underground cults” (“satanic”). Beginning in mid-1984 with the very first case up until the end of 1987, over 100 cases had been confirmed by the police throughout the United States (Nathan, 76). Despite the abundant number of cases and allegations of satanic

Balance of good and evil or decay “Not good versus evil. Only good versus evil is inside of you” (Sterling). By definition the word “evil” means something that is very immoral or has malevolent purpose, while the word “good” is something which is morally right and has intents of the righteousness. The reality is that “good” and “evil” doesn’t exist by their self, those are just names given to desire actions and ideas. The moral is based on principles that doesn’t have a clear origin. Even though

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 Why is the world so condemning? As the sons’ of man we are bound to be condemned to the gates of Hell, but God’s mercy to send his only son so that we may have eternal life if we believe in him is amazing. We all have fallen short of eternal life and deserve to perish. If God loved the world so much that he would send his only son to save us why can’t

A Pentacle is a magical tool and has been one of the most powerful symbols in history and was once used by almost all Ancient Cultures. The Pentacle is thought to hold several layers of symbolism, It is thought to be the symbol of life, love, light, unity, wholeness and divine knowledge. The Pentacle has been associated with protection and was used in protection from the evil spirits, demons, and etc. The Pentacle has been shown in a great variety of shapes and symbols that appear in the old magical

Atheistic Satanism is one of two forms of Satanism. Beginning in 1966, there is an abundance of misinformation. However, many people are simply uninformed due to misinterpretation, as there is with many religions, issues, or people, in the media. In all actuality, Atheistic Satanism holds beliefs are far from what is portrayed. Two forms of Satanism are mainly practiced. The two categories consist of Atheistic Satanism and Theistic Satanism. The latter is the belief of Satan as a deity whom they

did not believe in Jehovah nor Satan’s existence. To him, Satan was a symbol representing qualities that he himself longed to have. The only “god” in LaVeyan Satanism is the one practicing the religion. They celebrate themselves, and view themselves as their own god. It a materialistic and rather egotistical religion. Theistic/Spiritual Satanism recognizes the existence of all spiritual beings. Deities/demons, etc. Satan is seen as a god, but is called by his other forms as other pagan deities

When you think of Satanism, you probably think of goat’s blood, pentagrams, and sacrificing virgins, but that is not usually the case. There are many different types of Satanism, and all of these branches are hugely different. Some Satanists are atheistic. They are more commonly known as LaVeyan, but most of them do not use this term as a self-descriptor. There are also theistic Satanists. They vary from fundamentalist Christians who believe that Satan chooses who goes to Hell and God forgives

the most vicious animal of all! 8. Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification! 9. Satan has been the best friend the Church has ever had, as He has kept it in business all these years! Satanism also has rules. The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth have also been taken directly from their website. 1. Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked. 2. Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them. 3

Indeed, this name immediately ignited controversy since becoming used by LaVeyan Satanists as a term for criminals who commit crimes citing Satan; whereupon, its followers started downplaying its wicked characteristics. Ostensibly, one satanic group known as “The Cathedral of the Black Goat,” exists as an international religious