Satanism is a religion that is not based on any doctrine. In 1990 there were nearly 50,000 Satanists in the world. Now there are probably 100,000.
See below the most interesting myths and facts about this religion.
1. Myth: Satanists sacrifice animals/people in their rituals
Fact: Satanists
do not sacrifice anything. Their rules strictly forbid harming any
living creature. Exceptions can be made if it is killing for food or
self-defense. It says: “Do not kill non-human animals unless you are
under attacked or for food.” This rule is written by Anton Szandor
LaVey, Founder of the Church of Satan.
2. Myth: Satanists Harm Children
Fact: One of the rules again states “Do not harm little children”
3. Myth: Satanists force people to take part in their activities
Fact: The
Church of Satan is not a traditional “cult”. It doesn’t force anyone to
join. Members join due to their own free will. The Church Of Satan
doesn’t disclose members to anyone. So even if there are members in
Nigeria, you would never know about it. Unless members tell this to you.
Also Satanism doesn’t encourage illegal activities.
4. Myth: Satanists are atheists because they don’t believe in God or The Devil.
Fact: Satanists
are satanists and atheists are atheists. It is not the same thing. True
atheist rejects all mystical and magical things. And Satanists believe
that superstitions and magic are real.
5. Myth: Satanism teaches you to fight and to show strength
Fact: Many
young people were tricked with this myth. Teens and youths want to be
strong. In fact Christianity can give people inner strength and bravery
as well. Christianity teaches that everything should be done in balance
and in proper perspectives. Satanists are not powerful people who “stand
on their own two feet” anyway. They all belong to a personality group
centered around Anton La Vey. Labeling themselves as Satanists only
makes people not take them seriously, rather than have an actual
advantage, and only weakening their overall personal image.
Comments