Satanism Flashcards
what kind of organization is satanism
monolithic
what is a monolithic organization
one whose members share identical beliefs
what 4 types of satan are there
- those that believe what the bible says is true but follow satan anyway
- those that believe satan and God are equal yet opposite forces (dualism)
- those who believe satan is a force that holds the world of nature together
- some believe satan is just a metaphor for the rejection of christianity
what is “you-ism”
the lifestyle that describes many satanists of self-gratification
how many satanists are there in the world
6000
describe a traditional satanist
secretive, occultist
describe a self-styled satanist
make up their own brand of satanism
describe dabblers
young people who are just experimenting
describe religious satanists
members of a satanic church
describe psychotic satanists
mentally deranged
describe outlaw satanists
focus on drugs, vandalism, and heavy metal
who are the 2 most famous satanists
crowley, and lavey
what book did crowley write
equinox
who is leader of the church of satan
lavey
what are the 3 beliefs crowley came up with
reject christianity, assume man (self) is supreme, magic enhances experiences and achieves goals