Just as there are various denominations that represent religions the world over, including Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity (in its religious form), among others, Satanism too has its various ‘denominations’ or factions.
Among the many sorts, some worship Satan as an actual person, or as an ideal of rebellion against the religous and status quo. They all worship themselves as their own right of godhood.
There are the rebel youth sort of Satanists that listen to Black Metal music, don the many paraphernalia, usually upside down crosses, pentacles, pentagrams, the double Bolt, etc. They are mostly ‘dabblers’ that is, they study satanic rituals, and compile an amalgam of different ceremonies that suit their purpose. Most of these groups/covens, while short lived can still prove dangerous, as it can lead to theft, grievious assault and battery, raping, even murdering.
People tend not to take these sort seriously, and many of these sort of Satanists grow out of this particular expression of rebellion.
The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey echoes Aleister Crowleys sentiment: “Do what thou wilt, shall be the whole of thy law.”
Or as Anton himself once said, “Satanism is just good old fashioned libertinism with a religious handle.” The sex and drugs and rock n roll gig. These sort may or may not see Satan as an actual being.
There are other Satanists that are among the wealthy (and bored) and these include your higher end of society such as Judges, Politicians, Doctors, Lawyers, Executives, Millionaires, etc. Often such organizations as these are very powerful, and involve trafficking of contraband, drugs, even human beings (sold as slaves). They are very secretive, very low key, and are often seen as respectable citizens of the community. These likewise may or may not view Satan as a legitimate creature.
Another kind of Satanist akin to this last one mentioned is known as the “generational Satanist” and these pass on their religious convictions and knowledge to subsequent generations. These are some of the most dangerous sort of Satanists, and like the previous group mentioned, they are very secretive, involved in many of the same sort of activities, and may use a cover personality to obfuscate their true nature.
These sort are intellectual seekers as they are heavily involved in researching both Satanism specifically and the occult in broader terms.
They often regard Aleister Crowley and Eliphas Levi as heralders and prophets of a coming Satanic Age (though Crowley himself was better known as an occultist than an overt Satanist).
Generational Satanists are close cousins to what are known as Luciferians, and these, of all the many catagories are the most lethal, and powerful. These are the sort you find in multitudes of other organizations such as the Masons, Knights of Columbus, the dozens of groups and organizations that have splintered off of Alexander Weishaupt’s old organization known as the Illuminati (refer to the pyramid design on the back of your dollar bill; this symbol is ancient, thousands of yrs old, and Alexander exploited it for the purpose of promoting his organization in attracting occult adepts). One may find Luciferians as Heads of State or high ranking political leaders throughout the world.
Luciferians primary objective is in bringing about a one world order under the Lordship of Lucifer, causing all people to openly worship this being. Obviously these believe in a literal being known as ‘Lucifer’ or Day-Star.
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