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By Jennifer Emick, About.com Guide to Alternative Religions since 2002

What is Satanism?

Monday January 12, 2004
Popular beliefs about Satanism are usually negative, believing Satanists to be either dysfunctional teenagers or sociopaths who sacrifice animals and commit crimes to rack up points with the Old Nick. The truth is, there are many varieties of Satanic belief, ranging from religious to political. Because there is no real consensus of belief in the Satanic community, and as modern Satanic groups tend to promote individuality, it is difficult to present one cohesive Satanic doctrine. Satanic practice can be roughly broken down into several groups:
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September 20, 2006 at 10:19 pm
(1) shea says:

it’s it not about satan you [edited profanities] look shit up before you go defineing it and it most certainly isn’t about sacrificeing fucking animals so you better check your self besides hurting people is a sin in satism

February 8, 2007 at 3:40 pm
(2) Hannah says:

Exucse me i would like to say one thing, I Worship the devil because he is Evil, Evil = Mind power and not needing god to run your own life, I am not disfunctional and i love my religion, and my beliefes, so please do us all a favour and shut your mouth and keep your opinions to yourself before you start some trouble.
“HAIL AZAZEL”

October 11, 2007 at 9:22 am
(3) charlie says:

all satanists are psychopathic F**K wits who are afraid ov the truth. The steal make up from boots!!!! and kill pigeons for a joke!

December 14, 2007 at 11:43 am
(4) Kylie says:

I am so offended by this statement of satanism. It is a lot more than you think it is. Dysfunctional teenagers? Are you kidding me? Sacrificing animals? Like the one comment said. Look your things up before you go saying what it is. Your an idiot.

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