SATANISM

SATANISM
   ESOTERIC religious GROUPS and individuals who WORSHIP SATAN. They are often associated with RITUAL SACRIFICE and unconventional sexual practices. Satanic groups include the CHURCH OF SATAN, and various RITUAL MAGIC organizations.

Concise dictionary of Religion. 2012.

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  • Satanism — Sa tan*ism, n. 1. The evil and malicious disposition of Satan; a diabolical spirit. [R.] [1913 Webster] 2. Worship of satan. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Satanism — 1560s, “satanic disposition,” from SATAN (Cf. satan) + ISM (Cf. ism). Meaning worship of Satan dates from 1896, with reference to France, where it was said to be active at that time …   Etymology dictionary

  • satanism — ► NOUN ▪ the worship of Satan, typically involving a travesty of Christian symbols and practices. DERIVATIVES satanist noun & adjective …   English terms dictionary

  • Satanism — [sāt′ n iz΄əm] n. [< Fr satanisme] worship of Satan; esp., the principles and rites of a cult which travesties Christian ceremonies Satanist n …   English World dictionary

  • Satanism — For other uses, see Satanism (disambiguation). The downward pointing pentagram is often used to represent Satanism. Satanism is a group of religions that is composed of a diverse number of ideological and philosophical beliefs and social… …   Wikipedia

  • satanism —    Devotion to SATAN, the DEVIL, or forces of darkness. Satanism is not structured as a single, unified organization or movement. Some forms of it are religious and involve worship of Satan, while other forms involve high magic or are… …   Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

  • Satanism — Satanist, n. /sayt n iz euhm/, n. 1. the worship of Satan or the powers of evil. 2. a travesty of Christian rites in which Satan is worshiped. 3. diabolical or satanic disposition, behavior, or activity. [1555 65; SATAN + ISM] * * * Worship of… …   Universalium

  • Satanism — [[t]se͟ɪtənɪzəm[/t]] also satanism N UNCOUNT Satanism is worship of Satan. ...black magic and satanism. Derived words: Satanist [[t]se͟ɪtənɪst[/t]] plural N COUNT Police arrested a young Satanist accused of fire attacks on churches …   English dictionary

  • Satanism —    This term (from the Hebrew satan, meaning adversary ) covers a variety of religious movements: in its traditional sense, Satanism refers to the worship of Satan or the forces of evil; such worship, which often mocks Christian beliefs and… …   Glossary of theological terms

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