2006-11-22 17:49:37 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the self , desire and the human libido I have done substanial research of the topic and thats basically it if your referring to true satanism as practised by Le Veys church of satan the temple of set is Thelmic in origin so I don't believe they do derive from the church of satan the parctise is markedly different
2006-11-22 17:53:21 · answer #1 · answered by harro_06 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think it is more about "doing what you wish" tahn worshipping anything.
Satanism is **NOT** the same as "Devil Worship" - most satanists are not inherently evil - this is born out of ignorance that satnism and devil worship are synonymous.
And no, I practice neither but like you, felt the need to find out a little truth behind the rumour and the ignorance.
Alesiter Crowly was something of an advocate of such things - and did not exactly help give a positive reputation. The gist being "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law" IIRC
2006-11-23 01:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mark T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 types of Satanism. Traditional Satanism(theistic) worship Satan, However Modern Satanism does not worship a supernatural god, instead you are your own god. Every man or woman is a star.
2006-11-23 01:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Sliceathroat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically the Self, and the gratification of the Self.
http://www.churchofsatan.org - CoS, founded by Anton LaVey
http://www.xeper.org - Temple of Set (offshoot of CoS)
From Xeper.org:
The Satanic religion proposes to raise the individual to personal godhood, free from enslavement to any other “God” [or gods]. Unfortunately this is a question not just of power, but also of ethics, morality, and psychological maturity. The Church of Satan’s initial prescriptions - as outlined in LaVey’s 1969 book The Satanic Bible - were used by some as a basis for metaphysical growth, but by others as merely an excuse for egoistic irresponsibility.
2006-11-23 01:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is Satanic World.
2006-11-23 01:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not satan EXACTLY. Satanists believe in their own selves. Meaning they are their own gods and they give into material desires and humanistic qualities. They believe they should satisfy their ego and step on anyone in their way. Instead of turning the other cheek on an enemy, they get revenge. If someone is nice to them, they are equally as nice back. message me if you'd like more info. I like to study the occults.
2006-11-23 01:53:48 · answer #6 · answered by listening 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They worship themselves, pretty much. You can read the wikipedia article on satanism for more information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanism
2006-11-23 01:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They talk about how they have been condemned by the christian hypocritical majority.....then they laugh and tell jokes about the dead christ...then they make smores. You'd have to be an idiot to worship Satan......to worship satan is to believe in God....don't you get it yet?
Gratvol...hit the nail right on the head.....look how it makes you act, you Christians who have condemned me!
2006-11-23 01:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Satanists do not worship the devil or Satan. They believe in no religion.
2006-11-23 01:52:51 · answer #9 · answered by GlooBoy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the church of Satan dose not worship anyone except ones self.
its a group of Atheists that use satan to piss of Christians
and what a suprise it works
2006-11-23 01:52:23 · answer #10 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋