2007-03-12 04:59:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
if are jut going to say the worship of the devil dont bother answering
2007-03-12 05:14:23 · update #1
Satanism is more a philosophy than a religion. It's actually non-theistic and elevates the self above anyone else. It's about doing what makes you happy, within the bounds of basic morality (no killing without just cause, but you don't have to love your neighbor or that kind of feel-goodery)
I believe Satanism was just attached to show that it was a break from Christianity. It isn't exactly opposed to Christianity, it just dismisses it. This is LeVayian satanism.
There are other brands of Satanism that actually follows Satan as either an evil force, or as Lucifer suggests: the light bringer. They say that in the Garden of Eden Satan tempted man to eat from the Tree of Knowledge, so Satan was enlightening man.
2007-03-12 05:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by parrotsandgrog 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Satanism by definition is a religion created by Anton LaVey, that practices self indulgence and used Satan as a symbol and a force of nature, not an evil entity with horns and a pitch fork. I am a Catholic and feel that most of the time people who say they Satanist may not understand the religion. Sometimes there are those few different teenagers out there who do something cruel to an animal and say it is part of their Satanic worship. I feel that religion must be followed daily and you must live the way you preach. Also, Satanist believe they are their own redeemer, which I do not feel is true because if you think you're good then you are, but to other people you may not be good so having a Creator to decide upon your redemption is like have a third party to assess the situation, which is a good idea.
2007-03-12 05:10:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Devil Worship
2007-03-12 05:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by grantwiscour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worship of a non-existant entity by people who are no more original or independent thinkers than the followers of any organized religion.
2007-03-12 05:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worship of the christian god of the underword... The Devil, Satan, Lucifer... Whatever you want to call "him"
2007-03-12 05:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by adjsas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is a pagan religion, worship the devil he make people think that he is good but honestly he hate everybody
2007-03-12 06:49:27 · answer #6 · answered by RED ROSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going in the wrong direction.Choosing evil over good.Following Satan will only give you more trouble in the long run.He is a liar.Promises always have a catch.
2007-03-12 05:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by sharen d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A place for people who dont like the teachings of god to go and cause problems for the world. I think they like to see blood outside the body too!! Yuch stay in my vains blood.
2007-03-12 08:09:13 · answer #8 · answered by Travis James 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's another word, by the meaning it would to me personally someone who believes in the devils verses another belief systems ie christanity, buddist etc. To each there own.
2007-03-12 05:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by Juleette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using people imaginary fears for your own gain. Same as any successful religion you can name. Same as any successful political party you can name
2007-03-12 05:15:19 · answer #10 · answered by Real Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋