Satanism Aren had a lot of discussion whether to include this category or not but it was decided that since Satanism is classified as a viable alternative religion that we would do it. However we do want all to realize that true Satanism, such as The Church of Satan, does not worship the Judeo-Christian Devil and does not sacrifice animals or anything else. Here's a statement right from the Church of Satan information packet: As you can see there are no elements of Devil worship in the Church of Satan. Such practices are looked upon as being Christian heresies; believing in the dualistic Christian world view of "God vs. the Devil" and choosing to side with the Prince of Darkness. Satanists do not believe in the supernatural, in neither God nor the Devil. To the Satanist, he is his own God. Satan is a symbol of man living as his prideful, carnal nature dictates. AREN neither condones nor condemns the Satanist philosophy, it is just being presented here as factual information for those who need such information. |