The “Satanic panic” of the 1990s denounced imaginary crimes. Real crimes, however, are occasionally committed, by both Satanists and anti-Satanists.
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Is Satanism Dangerous? 5. The “Anti-Cosmic” Satanism of Black Metal Music
While most Satanists worship Satan believing he is a “good” character, bringing liberation to humanity, some musicians hails him as Pure Evil.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 4. Contemporary Satanism: “Rationalist” and “Theistic”
While “theistic” Satanism worships the Devil as a person, Anton LaVey’s “rationalist” Satanism regards Satan as a metaphor.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 3. Early 20th Century Satanism
Small groups existed in various countries. Although not technically a Satanist, Aleister Crowley greatly influenced most subsequent Satanism.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 2. 19th-Century Satanic Tales: From Huysmans to Taxil
Small circles of Satanists may, or may not, have existed in 19th-century France. A largely fraudulent anti-Satanism accused them of controlling Freemasonry.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 1. The Origins of Satanism
Is Satanism dangerous? Should legal measures be introduced against it? Or is even Satanism protected by freedom of religion or belief?
Charles Doudelet in Italy: Witnessing for Alternative Spiritualities
How a Belgian painter managed to put Rosicrucianism and Theosophy at the center of the artistic stage in Belle Époque Tuscany
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Shunning. 6. Why Shunning Should Be Respected
Shunning is part of these typically religious teachings and practices secular authorities should not interfere with.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Shunning. 5. Is Shunning “Illegal”?
Courts of law throughout the world have concluded that teaching and practicing shunning is protected by religious liberty. They are right.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Shunning. 4. What About Minors?
Opponents argue that “even children” are disfellowshipped. They call 17-year-olds “children” too, and turn a rare (but understandable) occurrence into a major issue.