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[7] [8] The terms Satanist and Satanism emerged during the Reformation and Counter-Reformation (1517–1700 CE), [9] as both Catholics and Protestants accused each other of intentionally being in league with Satan. [10] Since the 19th century various small religious groups have emerged that identify as Satanist or use Satanic iconography.
The inverted pentagram is a widespread symbol of Satanism. [1]Theistic Satanism, otherwise referred to as traditional Satanism, religious Satanism, or spiritual Satanism, [2] is an umbrella term for religious groups that consider Satan, the Devil, to objectively exist as a deity, supernatural entity, or spiritual being worthy of worship or reverence, whom individuals may believe in, contact ...
The Satanist is a black magic/horror novel by Dennis Wheatley. Published in 1960, it is characterized by an anti-communist spy theme. [ 1 ] The novel was one of the popular novels of the 1960s, popularizing the tabloid notion of a black mass .
Greater and lesser magic (known also as high and low magic or collectively Satanic magic), within LaVeyan Satanism, designate types of beliefs with the term greater magic applying to ritual practice meant as psychodramatic catharsis to focus ones emotions for a specific purpose and lesser magic applied to the practice of manipulation by means of applied psychology and glamour (or "wile and ...
Some Satanists extend this symbol to encompass the evolutionary "force" of entropy that permeates all of nature and provides the drive for survival and propagation inherent in all living things. To the Satanist, Satan is not a conscious entity to be worshiped, rather it is a name for the reservoir of power inside each human to be tapped at will ...
Throughout The Satanic Bible, the LaVeyan Satanist's view of god is described as the Satanist's true "self"—a projection of his or her own personality—not an external deity. [40] In works like The Satanic Bible, LaVey often uses the terms "god" and "Satan" interchangeably, viewing both as personifications of human nature. [41]
The Synagogue of Satan explores the history of Satanism and its development, delving into the practice of witchcraft, sabbaths, black magic and Black Masses.The title is an allusion to two passages in the Bible, specifically Revelation 2:9 and Revelation 3:9, where the expression appears.
Abbé Joseph-Antoine Boullan (Saint-Porquier, Tarn-et-Garonne, 18 February 1824 – 4 January 1893, Lyon) was a French Roman Catholic priest who was later laicized, and was often accused of being a Satanist although he continued to defend his status as a Christian. He was a friend and inspiration of the writer Joris-Karl Huysmans.