Satanism

Question 1

what kind of organization is satanism

Answer 1

monolithic

Question 2

what is a monolithic organization

Answer 2

one whose members share identical beliefs

Question 3

what 4 types of satan are there

Answer 3

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

Question 4

what is “you-ism”

Answer 4

the lifestyle that describes many satanists of self-gratification

Question 5

how many satanists are there in the world

Answer 5

6000

Question 6

describe a traditional satanist

Answer 6

secretive, occultist

Question 7

describe a self-styled satanist

Answer 7

make up their own brand of satanism

Question 8

describe dabblers

Answer 8

young people who are just experimenting

Question 9

describe religious satanists

Answer 9

members of a satanic church

Question 10

describe psychotic satanists

Answer 10

mentally deranged

Question 11

describe outlaw satanists

Answer 11

focus on drugs, vandalism, and heavy metal

Question 12

who are the 2 most famous satanists

Answer 12

crowley, and lavey

Question 13

what book did crowley write

Answer 13

equinox

Question 14

who is leader of the church of satan

Answer 14

lavey

Question 15

what are the 3 beliefs crowley came up with

Answer 15

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

Question 16

what is the satanic creed that most satanists follow

Answer 16

the 9 satanic statements

Question 17

what is the most controversial satanic ritual

Answer 17

the black mass

Question 18

what does the black mass say about satanism

Answer 18

it is the exact opposite of christianity

Question 19

what does the black mass entail

Answer 19

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

Question 20

how do satanists view their bible

Answer 20

not necessarily to be obeyed but just used as a guide

Question 21

what is supreme above all else

Answer 21

self (man)

Question 22

what do they believe about sin

Answer 22

it was just invented by christians to keep christianity alive

Question 23

describe satanic ritual abuse

Answer 23

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

Question 24

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

Answer 24

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

Question 25

how can you explain the apparent contradictions in the gospels

Answer 25

they recount 4 different points of view of the same event

Question 26

why is satan a person

Answer 26

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

Question 27

what does “simius dei” mean

Answer 27

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

Question 28

what is satan called

Answer 28

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