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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