Meaning of Theistic Satanism | Babel Free

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A form of Satanism; a religious path that reveres or worships Satan, whom it recognises as an objectively real being (deity, supernatural entity or spiritual being); particularly as distinguished from Atheistic Satanism, in which Satan represents a symbolic figure.

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“I have practised Theistic Satanism for 30 years because it helps me to have a relationship with Satan.”

“Most of these groups do not practice Theistic Satanism (worshipping Satan as a personified evil being) but practice Atheistic Satanism glorifying what they imagine Satan represents, which includes among other things, indulgence, vengeance, and all other sins as long as they lead to self-gratification or self-deification.”

“2012, Ardashir/Frequency 435, The Demons of Tiamat & the New Gods and the Exploration of the Nightside, Nightside Publications, page 262, While Satan in Theistic Satanism is mostly conceived [of] as a black force, or black flame, Theistic Satanism, also contains personified notions of Satan within it.”

“There are three (3) common branches co-current with Satanism: LaVeyan Satanism, Theistic Satanism and Philosophical Satanism.”

“But Theistic Satanism is worshipping the Devil himself.”

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