Satanism

/ˈseɪtənɪzəm/
noun

The worship of Satan through religious practices.

She was accused of practicing satanism.
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Often appears as...

  • practice satanism
  • accused of satanism

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Disapproving

Religious

noun

Philosophy or lifestyle centered on individuality and moral independence, symbolically represented by Satan.

He started following satanism as it extolled values of individuality and freedom.
Visual representation of "satanism" - Philosophy or lifestyle centered on individuality and moral independence, symbolically represented by Satan

Often appears as...

  • follow satanism
  • embrace satanism

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Neutral

Cultural

noun

The worship of Satan through religious practices.

She was accused of practicing satanism.
Visual representation of "satanism" - The worship of Satan through religious practices

Often appears as...

  • practice satanism
  • accused of satanism

Usage tips

Disapproving

Religious

noun

Philosophy or lifestyle centered on individuality and moral independence, symbolically represented by Satan.

He started following satanism as it extolled values of individuality and freedom.
Visual representation of "satanism" - Philosophy or lifestyle centered on individuality and moral independence, symbolically represented by Satan

Often appears as...

  • follow satanism
  • embrace satanism

Usage tips

Neutral

Cultural

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Religious Sensitivity

Be aware that talking about satanism can offend some people due to its association with evil in many religions.

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When he mentioned satanism, the religious audience became visibly uncomfortable.
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Misconceptions

Understand that satanism is often misunderstood and not always related to criminal or unethical behavior.

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The documentary aimed to dispel common misconceptions about satanism.
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Not Commonplace

Realize that satanism is a rare topic in daily conversation and can shock or surprise others if brought up unexpectedly.

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His casual mention of satanism during dinner sparked a heated debate.
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Quote examples

Matt Skiba

American Musician

I think people hear the words 'transcendental meditation' and 'paganism,' and that's almost worse because it's real. Those are real things. Those are absolute energies. Satanism is like Halloween. Transcendental meditation and having a realization of how we really are - whether we want to be or not - we live in a pagan culture.
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Glenn Danzig

American Musician

America was founded on satanism.
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Matt Skiba

American Musician

I think people hear the words 'transcendental meditation' and 'paganism,' and that's almost worse because it's real. Those are real things. Those are absolute energies. Satanism is like Halloween. Transcendental meditation and having a realization of how we really are - whether we want to be or not - we live in a pagan culture.
Portrait of Matt Skiba

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Glenn Danzig

American Musician

America was founded on satanism.
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