Theistic Satanismとは 意味・読み方・使い方

別の表記

• theistic Satanism

固有名詞

Theistic Satanism (uncountable)

1. A form of Satanism; a religious path that reveres or worships Satan, whom it recognises as an objectively real being (deity, supernatural entity or spiritual being); particularly as distinguished from Atheistic Satanism, in which Satan represents a symbolic figure.

   Synonyms: traditional Satanism, religious Satanism, spiritual Satanism

   I have practised Theistic Satanism for 30 years because it helps me to have a relationship with Satan.

   • 2003, Dawn Perlmutter, Investigating Religious Terrorism and Ritualistic Crimes, CRC Press, page 120:

     Most of these groups do not practice Theistic Satanism (worshipping Satan as a personified evil being) but practice Atheistic Satanism glorifying what they imagine Satan represents, which includes among other things, indulgence, vengeance, and all other sins as long as they lead to self-gratification or self-deification.

   • 2012, Ardashir/Frequency 435, The Demons of Tiamat & the New Gods and the Exploration of the Nightside, Nightside Publications, page 262,

     While Satan in Theistic Satanism is mostly conceived [of] as a black force, or black flame, Theistic Satanism, also contains personified notions of Satan within it.

   • 2012, Kelly Warman-Stallings, Who's ? Right: Mankind, Religions & the End Times, AuthorHouse, page 35:

     There are three (3) common branches co-current with Satanism: LaVeyan Satanism, Theistic Satanism and Philosophical Satanism.

   • 2016, Paul J. Keeble, The Dark Circle, Xlibris, unnumbered page:

     But Theistic Satanism is worshipping the Devil himself.

関連する語

• Theistic Satanist

Further reading

• Satanism § Contemporary tendencies and groups on Wikipedia.Wikipedia