Satanism Flashcards

1
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what kind of organization is satanism

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monolithic

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2
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what is a monolithic organization

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one whose members share identical beliefs

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3
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what 4 types of satan are there

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  1. those that believe what the bible says is true but follow satan anyway
  2. those that believe satan and God are equal yet opposite forces (dualism)
  3. those who believe satan is a force that holds the world of nature together
  4. some believe satan is just a metaphor for the rejection of christianity
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4
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what is “you-ism”

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the lifestyle that describes many satanists of self-gratification

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5
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how many satanists are there in the world

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6000

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6
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describe a traditional satanist

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secretive, occultist

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7
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describe a self-styled satanist

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make up their own brand of satanism

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8
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describe dabblers

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young people who are just experimenting

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9
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describe religious satanists

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members of a satanic church

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10
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describe psychotic satanists

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mentally deranged

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11
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describe outlaw satanists

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focus on drugs, vandalism, and heavy metal

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12
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who are the 2 most famous satanists

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crowley, and lavey

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13
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what book did crowley write

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equinox

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14
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who is leader of the church of satan

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lavey

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15
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what are the 3 beliefs crowley came up with

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reject christianity, assume man (self) is supreme, magic enhances experiences and achieves goals

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16
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what is the satanic creed that most satanists follow

A

the 9 satanic statements

17
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what is the most controversial satanic ritual

A

the black mass

18
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what does the black mass say about satanism

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it is the exact opposite of christianity

19
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what does the black mass entail

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reciting the lords prayer backwards, sacrifices on an alter (which is a naked woman), and orgies

20
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how do satanists view their bible

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not necessarily to be obeyed but just used as a guide

21
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what is supreme above all else

A

self (man)

22
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what do they believe about sin

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it was just invented by christians to keep christianity alive

23
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describe satanic ritual abuse

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victims have allegedly had memories of parents or custodians satanically abusing them (usually sexually)

24
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how do they respond to the fact that satanic ritual abuse is just a conspiracy

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they say conspiracies are by their very nature secretive; they also will say you are part of the conspiracy

25
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how can you explain the apparent contradictions in the gospels

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they recount 4 different points of view of the same event

26
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why is satan a person

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he has the three characteristics of a person (mind, emotions, will), he is described using personal pronouns, and he performs personal acts

27
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what does “simius dei” mean

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“Ape of God” (because satan mimics or acts like God

28
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what is satan called

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adversary, devil, murderer, roaring lion, enemy, Beelzebub