SATANISM (Part 1)

In this series, it is not my intent to give an extended overview of the origin of Satanic worship, but rather to present a more practical approach toward understanding Satanism, its effect on our world, and how we can combat it. Satanism is the lifestyle, practice and worship of Satan. Satanism is defined by Wade Baskin, in his book, Dictionary of Satanism, page 288:

First used in 1896 in connection with the Black Mass, the term Satanism today is used in both a narrow and a broad sense. In a narrow sense, it designates the cult which defiles or travesties Christian rites. In a broad sense, it designates Satan’s dominion over the world and man’s tendency to imitate him in his behavior toward God.1

"It is difficult to trace accurately the history of Satan worship before the 1800's. The old records are distorted by the Christian belief of the time that any worship other than Christianity was Satanism. Many ancient societies practiced pantheism or polytheism, the worship of many gods."2 "Satan’s mission, very simply stated, is to destroy the human race in Hell. It is little wonder he has been denominated by inspiration as the ‘Destroyer’ (Revelation 9:11 KJV)."3 Through the years there are some notables who have helped him to try and accomplish this task.

The Marquis de Sade is one that comes to the mind of many, but "Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) is considered to have launched modern-day Satanism."4 "It was his mother, he (Crowley, pek) said, who first said that she thought he was the Beast of the book of Revelation."5 [more to come]

Paul