Satanism?

I don't know too much about Satanism. Infact, it confuses me, because I've come across many different types of Satanism. I've come across specific terms for specific types of Satanism (Not that I can remember any of these, unfortunitly.)

Why are there so many different types of it?

And can somebody explain to me exactly what being a Satanist is all about?

Are there any particular types of Satanism that are wrong or right?

Is there an Official Satanic bible like there is the Christian one? I've kept seeing these, and the confusing part is they're all different!

I'd appreciate an answer to any of the questions, thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Joshua Joy on May 5, 2011 at 15:33

Its all rubbish really, wake up to 2011 folks- your gods and demons are dead.

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Permalink Reply by emmi on May 5, 2011 at 17:45

i understand where your comming from there are alot of idiots who claim there are "evil" etc and do alot of violence, and as you said, some are even brainwashing people too! and some of them dont even know what there on about. which i think is pretty hypircritical. but you can get a fair few satanist who are not like this. but i guess it matters on your experience with satanists too.

(i dont mind anyone whos religious just as long as they dont try and brainwash me or are open in what i believe too. for example i went to a catholic school and because i said its up to the women if she wants an abortion or not i got sent into the church and got shouted at for having my own opinion and not a catholic one and had detention for a week about catholic beliefs). but no matter what theres always going to be some extremist which will make some religions have a bad name.

i believe in believing in yourself, have your own opinion and not someone elses. i dont like any of these cults or organisations because most of them are brainwashing and its someone elses point of view. i just prefer being a individual. but i have to say i do aggree with alot of what anton lavay says but some other views he has i dont believe in.

Art Kalinichenko said:

In fact, satanism is one of the most absurd and senseless movements in religion I ever heard about. Generally, satanists do not accept christianity as a form of world perception, but, considering Satan one of the fallen angels, they should accept it as it is. There is no solid system or a cult, but there are certain individual movements mostly profaning christian ceremonies.

Most actions fulfilled are aimed at underlining the evil nature of a cult or an adept.

But, of course, there are certain "churches", but their main activities (at least in Russia) are associated with vandalism. For instance, satanists ruined a pagan heathen temple near my hometown, having historical value, by the way...

If you want a piece of really FRIENDLY advice, don't have anything in common with this.

To my knowledge, some of the satanic movements existing are close to totalitarian sects aimed at controlling people and gaining certain profits. It is close to brainwashing (opinion grounded on personal experience; I was very much interested in satanism when a schoolboy, but I stopped after "thinking it all over"; think it all over better, too, really).

THere are many reasons why people go into satanism. Why do you want to go into it? Is there something in christianity you do not accept? Or do you want to show your evil nature to the world? Think it over again and again. There are better ways to be in harmony with the world and yourself. There are many ways of spiritual self-development. First of all, think profoundly about what you really like/accept. What's worrying you?

Hope I can give you a good piece of advice.