Introduction to Satanism and its Practices
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What is the main purpose of Lesser Magic in Satanism?

  • To practice rituals for destruction
  • To achieve unchangeable situations
  • To organize community outreach programs
  • To manipulate everyday interactions (correct)

    • The Church of Satan promotes active political participation as one of its core beliefs.

    False

    Name the three types of rituals practiced in Greater Magic.

    Lust, Compassion, Destruction

    The Satanic Temple was founded in _______ by Lucien Greaves and Malcolm Jarr.

    <p>2013</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following principles with their corresponding organizations.

    <p>The Church of Satan = Prefer to remain out of the public eye The Satanic Temple = Activist group fighting Christian influence in politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth?

    <p>Always be politically active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The practice of magic in Satanism is considered ineffective unless it has led to obtaining one's desires.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of showing respect in another's lair imply in Satanic ethics?

    <p>It implies that respect should be shown to others in their personal spaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should one strive to act with, according to the principles of the Satanic Temple?

    <p>Compassion and empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the principles of Satanism, it is acceptable to kill non-human animals for sport.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of inviolability of one's body entail?

    <p>It means that one's body is subject only to one's own will.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beliefs in Satanism should conform to one's best __________ understanding of the world.

    <p>scientific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Satanic principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Compassion and Empathy = Acting with understanding toward all creatures Freedom to Offend = Respecting others' freedom, including the freedom to offend Struggle for Justice = Ongoing pursuit that should surpass laws and institutions Fallibility of People = Acknowledging that mistakes happen and must be rectified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is recommended if someone bothers you in open territory?

    <p>Ask them to stop and if they don’t, destroy them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Magic is considered powerful within Satanism, and denying its power after successfully calling upon it results in losing its benefits.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of rectifying mistakes according to Satanic beliefs?

    <p>One should do their best to rectify it and resolve any harm caused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the Church of Satan's founding?

    <p>Founded by Anton Szandor LaVey in 1966.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hell Houses aim to promote pagan traditions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Anton Szandor LaVey write 'The Satanic Bible'?

    <p>1969</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The practice of snake handling is legal only in the state of __________.

    <p>West Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Compassion = Promoting empathy and understanding towards others. Justice = Advocating for fairness and equality. Satanic Ethics = Principles that guide moral behavior within Satanism. Role of Magic = The use of rituals and spells to influence one’s life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Hell Houses?

    <p>To offer moral instruction and scare people into embracing Christianity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan is typically depicted as a heroic figure in modern literature.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first High Priest of the Church of Satan?

    <p>Anton Szandor LaVey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Protestant Reformation

    • Protestants rejected the idea of a single authority figure (like the Pope) and instead believed the Bible held sole authority.
    • Protestant clergy (ministers, pastors) could marry.
    • Sola Scriptura: The Bible is the only authority, not the Pope.
    • Each person develops an individual relationship with Jesus.

    Christian Snake Handlers

    • First appeared in 1910 in Appalachia, initiated by George Went Hensley.
    • Snake-handling churches are known as "Churches of God with Signs Following."
    • The exact number of practitioners is unknown, and the churches are notoriously private.
    • The practice is illegal in all states except West Virginia.

    Jonestown Massacre

    • 914 men, women, and children committed suicide by drinking cyanide-laced fruit drinks.
    • All water sources were poisoned as well.
    • The incident happened on November 18, 1978, in Guyana.

    Hell Houses

    • Hell Houses and Judgment Houses are Evangelical Protestant Christian theatrical attractions.
    • They depict sins and the afterlife.
    • They're a response to Halloween traditions.
    • They're designed as moral instruction to scare people into adopting Christian ideology.
    • They first appeared in the 1970s and are now widespread.
    • Kits are available for purchase.

    Moral Panic

    • A sudden and often irrational fear that a group or activity threatens the values or well-being of a community.
    • Accompanied by calls for control and suppression.

    Brainwashing

    • The theory is based on the experiences of Prisoners of War and pressure tactics used by the CIA.
    • The victim is forcibly confined, subjected to incapacitating physical or psychological torture through sensory deprivation or sensory overload.
    • Psychiatrists found brainwashing ineffective, even with altered states of consciousness.
    • Behavior compliance can be achieved through threats and physical abuse, and the effect is short-term.
    • There is no evidence NRMs use brainwashing.
    • People are active in their own conversion.
    • Recruitment efforts are unsuccessful.
    • Studies have shown only a small proportion of approached individuals attend follow-up meetings or stay with the group long-term.

    Satanism History

    • Anton LaVey, born Howard Stanton Levey in 1930, founded the Church of Satan in 1966.
    • He wrote the Satanic Bible in 1969.
    • He remained High Priest until his death in 1997 together with High Priestess Blanche Barton.
    • Satanism practiced includes lesser magic and greater magic.
    • Lesser magic involves methods of manipulation in daily interactions.
    • Greater magic refers to changed situations in accordance with one's will, when methods are not normally accepted.

    Contemporary Satanism

    • The Church of Satan was founded in 1966.
    • The Church of Satan is Atheistic.
    • The Church of Satan practices greater and lesser magic.
    • The Church of Satan prefers to remain out of the public eye.
    • The Satanic Temple was founded in 2013.
    • The Satanic Temple is Atheistic.
    • Members practice rituals to protest what they perceive as an intrusion of Christian values on American politics.
    • They have 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth to follow.

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