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Peter H. Gilmore, High Priest of the Church of Satan. Gilmore took over the church from Blanche Barton, Anton LaVey\'s partner and the former High Priestess.
Satanism can refer to a number of belief systems depending on the user and context. Common misuse of the word generally refers to the worship of Satan as described in the Christian Bible or the practice of ritual magic. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/satanism However, by the actual adherents, the suffix -ism is often used suggesting the definition as an act or practice, as opposed to the oft-assumed definition as the doctrine or philosophy behind an act or practice.Flowers, Stephen (1997). Lords of the Left-hand Path. Runa-Raven Press. ISBN 1-885972-08-3.
Generally, the word "Satanism" is used by scholars to describe several distinct spiritual practices and beliefs; the two most significant seem to be LaVeyan Satanism and Theistic Satanism. Ideas about Satanism range from essentially these two sources.Flowers, Stephen (1997). Lords of the Left-hand Path. Runa-Raven Press. ISBN 1-885972-08-3.
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In LaVeyan Satanism the Satanist plays the role of the adversary to spiritual creeds, espousing social Darwinism, hedonism, Randian Objectivism, Nietzschean philosophy and atheism. The term LaVeyan Satanist is used by others to refer to supporters of the writings of Church of Satan founder Anton Szandor LaVey and successors such as Peter H. Gilmore.http://web.satanism101.com/satfaq.html Careful use of the word Satanism, according to one website, refers to a "small religious group that is unrelated to any other faith, and whose members feel free to satisfy their urges responsibly, exhibit kindness to their friends, and attack their enemies."http://www.religioustolerance.org/satanis2.htm
Theistic Satanism, also called Spiritual Satanism, contains a very broad scope of religious groups, from Pagans celebrating Pan to Yezidis worshiping Melek Taus.“The Devil Worshippers of the Middle East : Their Beliefs & Sacred Books” Holmes Pub Group LLC (December 1993) ISBN-10: 1558182314 ISBN-13: 978-1558182318 Even Thelema can be considered Theistic Satanism, for Aleister Crowley’s Liber SAMEKH contains this phrase "Thou Satan-Sun Hadith that goest without will", Hadith being one of the three Egyptian Gods in his "Book of the Law". “Magick in Theory and Practice” Dover Press, 1973 LCCCN 75-30174 There are many modern groups of Theistic Satanists, but most consider themselves to be Satanists and see no need for the use of the word Theistic. Another group that falls under the definition of Theistic Satanism is "Reverse Christians", because they practice what Christians claim Satanists do and worship what Christians consider to be the enemy of Christ and God.
Recently developed is an offshoot of Satanism that keeps most of the tenets of Satanism, yet has more leniency to what is commonly referred to as a \'good\' morality. These \'Christian Satanists\' reject the ideas of magic and rituals, and define themselves as being in the middle of LaVeyan Satanism and Christian teachings. This stance has led to their rejection from the Church of Satan.http://www.balanone.info/wicsattt.html
It is often the practice of any given Satanist not to refer to themselves with a hyphenated prefix. Each "type" of Satanist will usually only refer to themselves as Satanists.
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