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Do Satanists Harm Animals?

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Question: Do Satanists Harm Animals?
Answer: No. In fact, harming animals for reasons other than food is specifically contrary to some Satanist philosophies, including that of the Church of Satan.
Read more: Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth, which includes a condemnation of the harming of animals outside of necessity.
Western culture commonly blames things it objects to on Satanism. Animal sacrifice, while still a part of a variety of non-Western religions, offends Western sensibilities and is a common accusation against Satanists.

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