10 Times Satanists Surprised People By Doing Good Deeds
When the word Satan surfaces in practically any context, it’s most likely to raise an eyebrow or two because of its pre-dispositioned evil reputation that has been present for decades. Satanists basing their ideologies and beliefs around the notion of the Devil himself don’t necessarily directly worship or engage in rituals often associated with this practice. The non-theistic religious group called The Satanic Temple with branches all over the world are, in fact, avid supporters of their local communities’ wellbeing and regularly engage in philanthropy.
It seems that it’s not about the cliche performing violent rituals dressed in a black cloak while drawing inverted chalk pentagrams anymore—it’s more about donating blood, assisting victims of domestic abuse, and helping out the homeless. Below are a few of the initiatives established or supported by the Satanists.
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Organizing Initiatives To Provide Menstruation Products To Those Who Can't Afford It
Various Satanic Chapters across the USA participate in this initiative to make menstruation products, including tampons, sanitary pads, menstrual cups, and wipes available to anyone in need, focusing on whoever may not be able to afford it without assistance.
Sanitary products are extremely important - they get donated about as often as socks do. I always try to purchase them when on sale for the express purpose of donating. Being in need is one thing, imagine being in that position AND bleeding from the crotch. Also, I adore 'Menstruatin' with satin.' I would like that on a shirt.
Providing Baby Supplies For Struggling Parents
The Satanic Temple Minnesota hosted a diaper/infant care products drive to help out those in need. They partnered with Simpson Housing services, which is a local non-profit supporting families with young children who suffer from homelessness.
Backing Up Campaigns To Battle Various Child Abuse At Schools
The Satanic Temple Chapters collectively joined forces nationwide to address abuse taking place in public schools and fight corporal punishment, use of physical restraints, restricting bathroom access, and violating other civil rights.
So in the meantime, as everyone waits for the summoned Devil to burst through the floor and bring the world’s end, these various Satanic groups are working on spreading good. Contrary to popular belief, most Satanists don’t pray to the Devil, but actually observe Baphomet, whose figure is composed of a human’s body, a goat's head, and wings.
Encouraging People To Donate Blood And Save Lives
Satanic Australia launched the very first charity event in the country called "Blood For Satan." Using quite the attention-drawing slogan "Satan wants your blood, not your soul," the campaign called Satanists in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand to save lives by donating blood which, according to The Red Cross, has saved 252 lives to date.
Keeping Homeless' Feet Clean And Warm By Providing Socks
"Socks For Satan," launched by The Satanic Temple Florida as a part of their long-running campaign, collects and distributes new socks for people on the streets.
Socks are more precious than you realize. You can't find socks in secondhand shops. Everyone wears theirs until they are unusable.
Providing Business Attire For People Trying To Break Out From Poverty
This clothing drive initiated by The Satanic Temple Arizona Chapter collected business casual and semi-formal attire aimed to provide resources for community members aiming to get out of hardship as they attend job interviews and employment fairs.
The controversial religious group that has been active for many years claim in their mission statement: “The mission of The Satanic Temple is to encourage benevolence and empathy among all people, reject tyrannical authority, advocate practical common sense and justice, and be directed by the human conscience to undertake noble pursuits guided by the individual will.”
Information about any of the charities or campaigns is normally announced on the Facebook groups of the particular branches of the Satanist organizations for the members to join any of the active good deeds in progress.
Collecting Donations For People Who Experienced Domestic Abuse
With 21 other so-called Chapters, The Satanic Temple Austin are doing donation collections for SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone)—an organization dealing with domestic violence and conservative lobbying.
Donating Clothing And Raising Money For People In Need
In 2017, "Warmer Than Hell," a clothing collection organized by Boston's Satanic Temple Chapter, was actually intended to promote religious diversity and bring warmth to those in need. The initiative provided 191 coats, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and gloves as well as two large bags of socks and more than 900 dollars.
Committing To Keeping The Beaches Clean With Save Our Shores Program
In 2018, The Satanic Temple in the state of California ended up adopting a beach and has committed to keeping it clean of trash, meanwhile raising awareness for the cause.
Supporting The Adopt-A-Highway Programs Across Different States
Various Satanic organizations participate in promotional campaigns aimed at volunteers to keep parts of highway free of trash across North America.
One of the most interesting things that the Satanic Temple does is fight for the "separation of religion and state". So when a government endorses a specific religion (typically a specific denomination of Christianity) the Satanic Temple steps in. For example, a city hall allows a church to erect a 12 commandments statue on city property, the Satanic Temple petitions to erect their own statue. If a school board allows a church to hand out pamphlets to the students, the Satanic Temple hands out "Satan and Me" coloring books. Suddenly these organizations are stuck in a bind, either they say "all religions are welcome" and allow the Satanic Temple to continue, or "no religions are welcome" and the local church has to stop... but they legally can't say "only this religion is welcome"
So does it really "worship Satan" or does it act as more of a check on religion and promote humanism? Curious.
The mission of The Satanic Temple is to encourage benevolence and empathy among all people, reject tyrannical authority, advocate practical common sense, oppose injustice, and undertake noble pursuits. The Satanic Temple has publicly confronted hate groups, fought for the abolition of corporal punishment in public schools, applied for equal representation when religious installations are placed on public property...
Melissa TO yes
Depends on who you ask, but both. Modern Satanism isn't about Satan so much as it's meant to be a check on evangelical Christian zealotry.
They're more of an atheist organization.
It’s a thing that trolls religion, and I really love that. Like a religion HOA that isn’t run by karen.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed follower
Short answer? The latter.
https://thesatanictemple.com
Humanist, some of their less known cause is their support for freedom of choice for woman.
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Sounds like the same thing.
I'd go with "all religions are welcome as long as they do not hurt animals or people"
Then no religious would be allowed since all encourage discrimination and violence.
Exactly!
Tell them to come to Utah and get the LDS out of our business.
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Thanks for sharing that! I learned a lot. I knew they did a lot of good deeds but wasn’t sure how it all worked.
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"So when a government endorses a specific religion (typically a specific denomination of Christianity) " You people live in a fantasy world. Let's see them step in against MUSLIMS. Name me an example of that. "For example, a city hall allows a church to erect a 12 commandments statue on city property," NAME ME WHEN they oppose a menorah!!!!!! There was one at the WHITE HOUSE!
There were Xmas trees too...what's your point
Sadly, they probably wouldnt need to do that. The Christian community would be out in force well before the Satanic Temple would need to be...
as a former worshiper of Satan. not evil , good people . like theres a lot of bad rumors that are not true about the religion that arent true
yeah, my parents make up the dumbest crap so I don't stop believing in their religion.
May I ask why you are a former satanist?
I’m trying out different religions to see what fits best, like so far I have tried Christian, voodoo, catholic, Shinto ,Buddhism
Try the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Exactly. Also there's such a variety of types of Satanism to choice from. I've used to be theoretical satanist, because that suited me more. But the most important thing is that LAVEY WASN'T A CREATOR OF SATANISM, so please people, so spreading this bullsh1t. Satanism was with us since XV century and they even had their own church, where they could pray to whenever they wanted to. I'd say, that Satanism is the most open religion for everyone. You can create your own version of it, or join existing one. Everything is acceptable!
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I think you're missing the point of religion if you are shopping around :) It's mostly just something people grow up with and accept as real. When you start to think about many religions, there are many assumptions that really don't fly. The Satanic Temple is not a true religion (don't tell anyone) in that not hurting others or even better help them can be proven to be benevolent to society. But by all means, get the best of all! But just being a good person and accepting no one has all the answers, might give some peace of mind.
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There are evil types, though. It's a human thing...
Who said they were evil? They're doing more than most of us
They aren't. From their website: The mission of The Satanic Temple is to encourage benevolence and empathy among all people, reject tyrannical authority, advocate practical common sense, oppose injustice, and undertake noble pursuits. The Satanic Temple has publicly confronted hate groups, fought for the abolition of corporal punishment in public schools, applied for equal representation when religious installations are placed on public property...
Wow. Ok they are not at all what they seem on face value! I feel ashamed that I had always assumed a 'satanist' meant a bad person who hurts others. I don't know why I thought that. Consider my mind blown
They try to help out lads
Why are we downvoting potato of doom? He’s right
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often confused with the "Church of Satan" who are actual satanists
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You people are such sheep you don't deserve to be saved.
And what have we done to warrant your anger? Read about Satanists on Bored Panda. You sound like a bitter Christian nutjob. There is no "saved" except in your head.
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I'm a member of the UK chapter of The Satanic Temple and it really gets my goat, pardon the pun, when people assume we slaughter cattle and sacrifice children. When the founder, Lucien Greaves, gives public speeches especially when he was giving public outdoor speeches regarding The Satanic Temple monument outside the state capitol as well as the Ten Commandments in Little Rock Arkansas, he had to wear a bullet proof vest. It's ridiculous. Christians have threatened to shoot and kill Satanists but a Satanist would NEVER do the same to a Christian. Ever.
"... people assume we slaughter cattle and sacrifice children." No, dude- that's the "loving" Christians that do that s**t.
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C'mon man, you can't be shocked that people thing the Satanic Temple does, well, the s**t people associate with Satan. Christians are legit worshippers. You guys are making a statement. There's a difference.
I sincerely believe in the 7 tenets from the Satanic Temple. Also, they are recognized as a church. https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/about-us
Unlike xtian cults book of BS, TST says rape and murder is ALWAYS wrong. As is forcing religious nonsense on others, especially through bloodshed like xtians and muslims do.
Legitimate worshipers???! I'm sure some of them are, but most that I've known have been legitimate hypocrites! To them, going to church and "worshiping" is like washing their hands; they can get as dirty as they want, but can always get clean. Rinse and repeat. Literally!
Satanists are doing more good for the world than most Christians.
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So, Full Name, using that "logic" I'm can set fire to a bucket of kittens but still be "good" because I fed a puppy last week.
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That's just an ignorant statement. Of course a lot of bad has been done by Christians, but they also run food kitchens, missions etc and do all kinds of charity.
Not really. The Satanic Temple has never endorsed gay conversion therapy, has never advocated against womens rights, or sheltered child rapists. Also, TST won't force you to pray (or try to convert you) before they serve you soup.
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Citation needed...
What do you want a dissertation?Try doing your own research.
Hey, i heard the holy land has some citations. How about you go burn down their cities again to find them?
Did your mom ground you from listening to Stryper? Is that why you have nothing good to say?
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im annoyed by the comments. evil? how are they evil? they are doing great things!
IKR, we should have our own beliefs and religions without being made fun of
"Should", yes. But we don't. It's a feeble-minded human thing.
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Evil because Satan so kinda by definition. Meanwhile, you probably think "racists" are bad, right?
Actually, isn't Satan the one punishing sinners in your fantasy creation? A priest molests a kid, god does nothing to stop it, the church sends him to another location so he can do it again... Satan is the only one who actually punishes him for his sin. Also, racists (why the quotations?) ARE bad. Full stop.
Whose definition? Why do others need to see your way or the highway (to hell, I assume)? Didn't you storm the Capitol last week?
This honestly makes me want to do some research into this religion. Good people!
Check out the Sikhs too. I'm not one but love how they treat others.
In my younger years I fell on really hard times, if it wasn't for the Sikhs offering me food and shelter I don't know where I'd be now. Btw, they wanted nothing in return and although I couldn't agree with their religious beliefs (I'm atheist), I was happy to later volunteer and donate for them.
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I’d like to join my local chapter, though not sure my family would approve, they’re pretty small minded.
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Ah, the easily manipulated mob.
Ah, the judgemental Christian (guessing since u called people sheep before). Judge not lest yea be judged. It's gods place to judge the worthy isn't It? I hope you aren't playing god there, Scotty boy
Says the apparent Christian.
Giving is giving! The people who are doing good for their communities! Thanks so much for everything you are doing!!
Cool think about Satanism, only religion that expressly states that sex should be consensual.
CONSENT IS A MUST, FOLKS!
Can’t stress that enough
Man, realized too late that I spelt 'thing' wrong and bored panda never lets me edit. Forcing me to proof read my random internet comments to save my ego. Anyone else have that issue? Never been able to save your edits?
Ivana love
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The majority of Satanic Temples are really just Atheist's/Agnostics etc. They do it because the Church of Satan is considered a Religious organization which gives them the same rights as any other Religion in the U.S. like the ability to sit in and get to petition the city council, they have a voice in their community, they get tax exemption status etc. Personally, as a Christian, more power to them. They do a lot of good that I don't even see some churches in our communities doing. I'm friends with several people who are apart of our local satanic temple. One of them is my cousin.
Christians and Satanists working together to do good. I like it.
The Satanic Temple and Church of Satan are two completely different groups.
Church of Satan is the Satan praise, I’m assuming like Catholic Church, just backwards. And then they’re both confused at the cults like “what- what are you guys doing?”
Let's break stereotypes
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But then who would we hate?
I hate terrorists, foreign and domestic.
Well done my friends!!
These people are awesome and kind, from my experience (my friend's sister is part of The Satanic Temple). They don't support gay conversion therapy, they support abortion, women's rights, the prevention of domestic violence, and they're environmentally friendly. To the Christians (not all Christians are bad, just the ones in the comments being jerks) in the comments claiming TST are bad people: please explain why a priest is allowed to molest a child then is moved to a different location to do it again. And explain gay conversion therapy.
Well uhm, you gotta get the EVIL SIN out of the gays, as it’s a disease that’s rapidly spreading, my non-existent son got a blood transfusion from a GAY man, and came out with a fashion sense and a fondness for Broadway musicals. Sinful (I’m joking ,of course)
Omg you got me in the first part. I was like, "screw this jerk" but then I saw the end. Oof
You know the book about that dude who thinks he’s the most awesomest dude in the universe and how everyone that doesn’t agree should burn, turn to salt and other disturbing stuff? I have always thought that if that book is true, that dude is a total d**k and probably lying about the one guy that stood up to him.
And also, apparently if u touch yourself or eat shrimp, sky daddy will punish you.
Or touch yourself with shrimp.
“Sky daddy” I’m stealing that lol
The One that condones incest, slavery and rape and doesn't just condone but commits mass murder? What manner of person would worship such a figure?
This is the BEST THING EVER
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No matter what imaginary deity you worship, you should always do the right thing morally.
From what I’ve gathered Satanism is Atheism just it’s an actual religion to stop people from being exclusive to any one religion.
Yep! That’s what I’ve gotten too
Sibling is a satanist and they volunteer for alot of things.people tend to associate satanism with worshipping satan but its not they went against the church beliefs and so the church labeled them as such so people would think they were bad.y sibling is the coolest.
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Hail Science! Hail human kindness! Hail separation of church and state! We need more of these things. A huge thanks to doctors, nurses, scientists, etc. fighting COVID! Praying to gods did not help end this pandemic. Instead we had christian nationalists storm the US capitol building.
Hail loyalty to country. Hail rule of law. Hail not murdering police. Hail not scrambling into the Capitol like roaches, swinging off the balconies like monkeys and smearing feces around like...is there an animal that smears excrement when its widdle feelings are hurt?
Hi Tina. I don't mean to be pedantic, but I'm a humanist and a critical thinker. I care more about humans and animals, than country. We should try to care about all people equally and try not be exclusionary. Countries are imaginary dividing lines. Even so, I was born in this country and I will work to make this country and the world better. I only care about rule of law to a certain extent. We should only obey just laws. Slavery was law. Segregation was law, etc. But, I certainly agree that these were evil acts and should they should be punished under the law.
I have yet to meet a Christian whose head doesn't explode when I point out Satan was once an angel serving God.
Well do t search Philly, or outlying towns, you won’t find any here
This is a great thread and will helpfully dispel knee-jerk assumptions. I am familiar with the group, my daughter and her husband are members, so let me help provide a little insight.. The use of Satan as a name is not drawing on the Evil Destroyer aspect, but rather the earliest of reference - as an independent thinker unafraid to question authority. If the word satan is troubling, think of it more as a "don't drink the cool-aid" - rebellion with a conscience. "Awareness, no matter how confused it may be, develops from every act of rebellion: the sudden, dazzling perception that there is something in man with which he can identify himself, even if only for a moment." -Albert Camus
I love Satanists, they really are the best
Whoever does their posters has a really fun sense of humor
If this isn't Crowley's doing in association with the Chattering Order of St. Beryl, i don't think I believe anyone
Who? Me? ?
Crowley chattering saint beryl what are u on about dude?
Read Good Omens
Thanks :) is it a bible text? I think u can get bible books free online so I can have a squiz
Having seen the destruction that religion brings, along with along with false-hope and indoctrination, and that, according to legend, Lucifer was kicked out of heaven because, he would not bow down to His new creation, and revolted. I think he had it right all long.
Neill Powell what
True Satanists are not "evil." I've a good friend who converted to Satanism. It's just a belief system like any other. Nothing to be afraid of.
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I think I just found the perfect religion for me!
Agreed
LottieH follower
Doing the good work :)
If any other religion did this they would be accused of forcing their religion on others (by community and pandas alike). That being said, I dont care what you worship as long as you are nice to people
This is a very interesting and enlightening story!
You guys do realize that Satanists don't actually worship Satan.... They are mainly atheists who see Satan as a sort of metaphor for individualism and liberty. Satanists aren't bad in any way. They are literally just living their lives to the fullest potential lol
Satanists aren’t necessarily bad people. They’re just different people with different beliefs, like Christians, Buddhists etc.🤔
These people aren´t satanic, they are just heroes with different beliefs.
People tend to label things they see as immoral as "Satanic". This is no more true than labeling acts of charity as "Christian". Too long have people tried to label themselves as Christian, and borrow a sense of virtue. If you want to be good, do good. It's as easy as that.
Anton LaVey said his church is the opposite of Christianity. Satanists are encouraged to think for themselves and to obey the law. The only hard-and-fast rules are that adherents don’t hurt animals except to kill them for food and they don't hurt children, period.
LaVey sounds like an absolute bro lol.
Wow. I'm learning a lot today. Apparently my own personal values mirror satanists in a lot of ways. Who knew? Seems like preconceived notions is the real 'evil' out there. As the satanists would say, you do you, as long as you're not hurting anyone.
Thank you for posting this.
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I'm atheist but that never stopped me from doing what's right.
hey satan be gone
you know this makes me wonder if Satan IS real (not saying he is int or is or whatever but i do have my doubts i am only human) how would he react? i mean its not like you can blame the devil for being well, the devil it is his exestance and what he does. i mean when he see's things like this does he get happy? does his chest get warm? does he sit on his thrown doing his satanic thing's and take a break scrolling through his Facebook or twitter account and sees stuff like this and then stop for a moment and smile a nice genuine smile that there are people out there doing better for each other in his name? or does he get like weirdly offended? i feel like good cant be without evil and like how god 'punish's the sinners' he would reward the kind hearted in his domain? would he smile and then even if for just a moment hell would be bearable for a moment, would his nice followers randomly get a nice thing or boost or whatever? like just curiose.
The only surprising thing about this is that people still don't know what the Satanic Temple or Church of Satan even believe. They're by far more tolerant and kind than most of the uber conservative Christians I've ever known.
I get the feeling "church" is mostly drinking craft beer and discussing beard wax and other super woke stuff
This sounds like people I want to join <3
People should be analyzed according to what they do, not what they say. A Satanist who does kind things is far superior--and more spiritually healthy--than someone who call themselves a "Christian" and most practices hate and fear of others.
This is one of the more interesting articles on BP, not for the good TST are doing - that's self evident, but for the comments here. We're literally seeing thousands of years of programming and brainwashing in action. Those guys who wrote the bible would be paid handsome amounts these days for their skills in spinning.
I don’t agree with what they worship, but they’re honestly making the world a better place. It’s a pity I can’t say the same for my church.
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They worship nothing, being materialistic.
Satanist are still the one who insist on consent and freedom of choice. I love that this article shown what they do for baby already here too
I have been mistaken for a Satanist once but I'm an Atheist, through and through. 60 years so far.
Their Boss is probably pissed. Sees this as insurrection. In this case, their rebellion is wonderful.
Ramona Rhein haha
Well this is what LaVey wanted with the group, so he probably isn’t angry at all
So they are doing good deeds and basically following what jesus did and they agree with helping and doing the right thing? But instead of it being the entity that they deny like Jesus. They follow the other entity Satan? They don't believe in God but they do Satan? They are using his name like believers do jesus. They are confusing me a lot. If you don't believe in a god like being. Why would you use another being like Satan to promote your group? It makes no sense. And you can down vote me all you want. But you know it makes no sense to deny 1 thing. Then turn around and use the same being that is supposedly bad to do good deeds.
At least they are fighting for love and tolerance, not like Christians that follow a religion that condones rape, pedofilia, incest, slavery and mass murder.
@He is love No, he didn’t, but the priests who preach his word very much did. Oh, and sky daddy did murder an entire population twice, starting with Noah, and then Egypt, so uh, yay god..? And if we all came from Adam and Eve, guess what, there’s a term for everybody coming from two things, incest. So uh, I’m going to take you up on your offer, and downvote you.
Lmao you're not pointing out anything, you're just misinformed. In hinduism, you do not worship a deity named Hindu. In christianity, you do not worship a deity named christian. Similarly, in satanism, you do not worship a deity named satan.
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They are literally doing the same thing believer's do with Jesus. Except using satan's name instead. I'm not making this up, that is what they are doing. Yet they don't see the irony of it. They believe in Satan and using his name the same way christian do God. This is hilarious as s**t to me. What's more funny is what I'm saying is true and people are going to get very upset and down vote me. But I'm just pointing out the truth of what they are doing.
Most Satanist are atheists. Which means that don't believe in god or Satan. They are using the name to grab attention and doing GOOD with the attention. You know, helping people. Which a ton of Christians forgot how to do. Reason #3245 I left Christianity.
John 8:44 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
Well I'm hardly surprised that this would be in the bible.
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Interesting that so many people view Satanists as 'evil'. The basic fact that they believe in Satan means they believe in God also, which is therefore a belief in the writings of the Bible, ergo they follow Christian doctrines. Or maybe I'm just overthinking here...
I think Satanist are atheists so they don't believe in god or Satan. But to Christianity, if you are not for god, then you are against God. So Christians think all atheists and agnostics (like me) are devil worshippers so the satanic church just ran with it. It proves you don't need god to have Morals. How can people (Christians) be offended by people doing good deeds? In my experience of being around Christians my whole life (and 9 years of Catholic school) the farther away people get from Christianity, the nicer and more accepting and just easier to be around they because you don't have the bible in your head urging you to judge. I believe in letting people just be. Be yourself. Treat people, animals and the earth with respect! If someone believes differently, fine. Doesn't mean they are the enemy.
If you don't agree with me it is 100% ok. That is what is great about believing that everyone can make up their own mind and walk their own path!
Do followers of christianity worship a deity named Christian?
Maybe it's from pop culture references etc? Until I read this I didn't realise the vast difference between Satanists and 'devil-worshippers '
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These people don't have a clue what (or who) they are messing with.
I don’t think Anyone is going to rain fire on them for doing good works. Do you?
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Bp articles are often anti Christian and pro everything else.And suddenly they are pro Satan,wtf?
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Ah, yes. The Satanic Temple is awesome. God would have wanted it too.
Why don't you keep god out of it? The god of christianity seemed mostly interested in obedience and needing constant worship. If he didn't get those things, he was smiting, torturing, and committing genocides.
I think sky daddy would be pretty happy with the non believing people, considering they’re doing some great things
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I bet 90% of them doesn't even know how the word Satan and Devil translates from in the original languages. Pleople just try to look cool and different. Satan has nothing in common with goodness and charity, these things make him rather angry...
Cry some more, theist
Most of them don’t worship or believe in Satan, they’re just using the stigma to their benefit.
I bet 90% of them doesn't care. Why does you?
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I’m trying super hard not to be judgmental, but when you’re literally brainwashed from infant age to most of your life that Satan = evil, you can’t help but cringe when you see posts like this. I don’t know much about their religion honestly, but Satan is the king of lies so I’m not really sure it’s the best choice for a religion.
If you support rule of law or are against child rape, I'm kinda sure it might a good choice of religions
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i do not respect the belief, but i very much respect what they are doing. Thank you guys so much since most people don't give a care in the world to these problems.
Thank you for the second part, but I would just like to point out that you can not agree with their belief but still respect it- That's exactly how I feel and they seem like very honorable people with good character and intentions :)
HOT CHOCOLATE sounds like one of the good guys. Big tent, folks.
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HOT CHOCOLATE <3 yes
They don't actually worship Satan...
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Come on, if they are truly Satanists they cannot do these dreary good deeds ... In any case, only in the US.
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Bored panda just wants to see him as woke as they can. There pathetic. They are the people who can not stop saying "I'm offended". Then they put out posts about how other countries think Americans are fools for saying just that.
Gosh Jackson, what an ignorant dweeb you are. It's not "There pathetic", it's they're pathetic. But, I think you are pathetic. Maybe stop typing for the day, you pathetic dumb-ass.
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Why is their logo always the biggest thing on the sign?
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No thanks
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We've had satanist say what it's all about survivors who survived their clans dont be stupid
Just like Christians who survived Christian clans? Every religion has extremists who twist a religion for their own purposes, they aren't representative of the whole religion. Imagine if all Christians were judged by others as if they were from "children of god"- would that be fair?
That's true. Most Christians are chill and ok people. It is the loud ones that give them a bad name. Very counterproductive.
There's a difference between a Satanist clan & Satanist community. There are healthy & unhealthy versions of every faith. Every religion has cults. Don't act like it's exclusive to Satanism.
Could you try that in English now?
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More than a bit odd, and I'm not quite sure if the whole "Satanic temple" thing is a joke or not; they could be calling themselves that to troll the crazies who see Satan in all sorts of random things like social distancing (including the "Q anon shaman", who apparently believe that Trump is battling Satan). A few of them certainly look like metal fans, which kind of makes sense seeing as there are a lot of metal bands who claim the primary influence for their music is Satan. Whoever they are, though, I think we can all appreciate the fact that they are actually doing a lot of good. Also, "Lord of the ties." :D
The church of Satan doesn't actually believe in Satan...they picked Satan as a symbol of individuality...going against the grain if you will. The belief is that every person should think for themselves/be their own god as long as it doesn't hurt someone else. I myself am not a Satanist but I have known some...of course their are some people out there who call themselves satanists that actually do believe in some sick things but those people are really no different than any other religious cult in which people interpret a message to suit their own sick needs and ideas.
There are also many different chapters of Satanism around. I'm a LaVeyan Satanist which is pretty much what you described. I do not worship the devil.
Oh no :D you wrote it faster while I was struggling with english :D
Most of religions is about believing in invisible guy living on the clouds or else sooo... where is the difference in the joke? Here it is about believing in yourself which is kind of satanic because lots of gods saying to wait for life after life to be happy. And here you have example of breaking gods rules. In Satanic Bible you can read about it. Satan is symbolic.
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People can do good without calling themselves "Satanists". I don't know if they are just exhibitionists, or attention seekers, or if they are truly worshiping Satan, but really? Come on. That's a big no from me. Do good without drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. The people who do great things without feeling a need for this kind of attention are the true heroes.
Before being burned to death in the name of "god", Taíno chief Hatuey (in 1511) asked the priest present if Spaniards went to heaven. The priest replied 'yes'. Hatuey replied that he would prefer to go to hell so he would not have to see such cruel people. I see enough hypocrisy from so-called 'christians' on a day-to-day basis that I would have no trouble supporting a satanist who does good over a christian who does evil.
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This is sickening propaganda, normalizing a sickening segment of society.
Right. Because the xtianist terrorists at the White House last week are such a charming bunch.
Full name, because most of the terrorists that stormed the capital are trump loving, Q supporting Christians. Guarantee if you go to any of their Twitter pages (if there are any left since they are being blocked by HATE SPEECH) their profiles will say "I love guns God and trump" or something like it. "Jesus" is supposed to be all about love. Things have gotten twisted. It is rampant where I live. Dude that got caught with all the Molotov cocktails lives about 30 minutes from me. At this point the satanic church is safer than the trump Christians. This is not me judging. This is me pointing out the hypocrisy.
Being pro-gun is fine. Being a Trump-loving, anti-American terrorist sympathizer is not. I wish Trumpers would shut up about the Second Amendment. They don’t understand or support the liberties that Amendment is meant to protect. The Second Amendment was designed so that loyal Americans will always have the power to stop would-be tyrants like Trump and his army of submissive lickspittles.
WTF does this have to do with assholes?
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WTF does this have to do with people at the White House? Why do you have to be such an asshole most of the time?
SpaceGhost lol
You're being kinda hard on Trump supporters.
Trump supporters are being kinda hard on non-white people, LGBTQ, foreigners, abortions, and anyone else who doesn't love Trump
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This seems like some parody of postmodernism.
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Now let's see the same treatment of Scientologists. You could make them look just as good.
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Wow! 10 whole things!
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You guys are stupid the satanist are evil genius of course they don't want us to worship god and spread god they like to exploit people. This is just a cover up and your all falling for it
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Well, they are liberals so they are pretty gullible by definition.
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Oyy... Ok, I'm very glad they're doing good things, and I really don't wanna sound mean, but like... Satanic things are S A T A N I C. Satan is the meaning of evil, and even though these people are good people, Satanism isn't really good... In my opinion. I'm sorry, I know this is gonna get downvoted at least 10 times, ugh...
Hey I just wanted to say they really aren't "satanic" per-say, just more anti-christian fundamentals. They adopted the symbol of Satan as like a way to revolt almost because they were labelled as "Devil Worshippers" because of their non-believence. The Church of Satan isn't the same although they are stereotypically categorized as the cults you see with animal sacrificing and everything. Nothing they do is really satanic, and they don't actually believe in Satan himself. Here are a few websites to read a little bit as I had to look it up myself to see what it was about lol. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Satanism https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/satanist-reverend-religions-everything-know-facts-devil-worship-church-ashley-s-palmer-a7767641.html
I understand where you're coming from though. There isn't really a definition for Satan because he is seen as a rebellious angel that defied God, but one of the definitions for Satanic is "Extremely evil and wicked" which these people are not as you can see because they are helping others. I understand where you are coming from, and I know you're still a kid, honestly I'm not much older and I have grown up in a Christian household for most of my life even though I'm atheist, but please don't call these people satanic in the sense that they are evil. Are they connected to satanism, yes, but they are also doing the same amount of good by helping the community too. One of the few differences here is that they just don't believe in a God or gods. I'm pretty sure at least because again, I just looked it up. Have a nice day, and if it helps, think of the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37.
@ Arctic Fox Lover I'm still on the edge of becoming an atheist or satanic. I believe that the Bible was mistranslated and that people believe that the LGBTQ+ was in the Bible. It was but the word homosexuality was covered up by the word pedophile. You can't say one religion is bad without saying the others are as well. I know you are just still a kid but you need to learn what others are going through before you make a comment or opinion.
Guys, Arctic Fox Lover is eleven years old. They have a lot to learn.
And they have cameras everywhere and watch us all
Because they did it to me
And I've literally ran into them and yeah they are all about torture exploiting abuse and sex
We know ur evil we seen the people on YouTube tell us all about satanic activities
Stop trying to hide it satanist
We've all seen videos on you tube of the women and kids who escape satanist and the occult lairs
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Gtfo the internet, child
@Artic fox lover, in the bible god does and commands way more evil things than Satan. I mean seriously if you actually read the bible god is the bad guy in it.
I don't mean to be rude at all but this is just my opinion, just because they put down satanism doesn't mean you have to put down their beliefs...I’m pretty sure it's just a confused kid... See others sin, and do better.- once again just my opinion and i have no intentions of putting up a fight- I just have different beliefs than you- and that's okay-I’m not going to shove mine down your throat or tell you yours are wrong, you may be right and I'm in the wrong! Just let's all respect each other! Who cares if your Atheist or Christian or whatever!
Arctic Fox lover, no... just no... before you comment about something you clearly have little understanding of, please do research.
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And this is why I don't take my religious learning from random strangers on the Internet.
One of the most interesting things that the Satanic Temple does is fight for the "separation of religion and state". So when a government endorses a specific religion (typically a specific denomination of Christianity) the Satanic Temple steps in. For example, a city hall allows a church to erect a 12 commandments statue on city property, the Satanic Temple petitions to erect their own statue. If a school board allows a church to hand out pamphlets to the students, the Satanic Temple hands out "Satan and Me" coloring books. Suddenly these organizations are stuck in a bind, either they say "all religions are welcome" and allow the Satanic Temple to continue, or "no religions are welcome" and the local church has to stop... but they legally can't say "only this religion is welcome"
So does it really "worship Satan" or does it act as more of a check on religion and promote humanism? Curious.
The mission of The Satanic Temple is to encourage benevolence and empathy among all people, reject tyrannical authority, advocate practical common sense, oppose injustice, and undertake noble pursuits. The Satanic Temple has publicly confronted hate groups, fought for the abolition of corporal punishment in public schools, applied for equal representation when religious installations are placed on public property...
Melissa TO yes
Depends on who you ask, but both. Modern Satanism isn't about Satan so much as it's meant to be a check on evangelical Christian zealotry.
They're more of an atheist organization.
It’s a thing that trolls religion, and I really love that. Like a religion HOA that isn’t run by karen.
Imtiredandiwannagotobed follower
Short answer? The latter.
https://thesatanictemple.com
Humanist, some of their less known cause is their support for freedom of choice for woman.
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Sounds like the same thing.
I'd go with "all religions are welcome as long as they do not hurt animals or people"
Then no religious would be allowed since all encourage discrimination and violence.
Exactly!
Tell them to come to Utah and get the LDS out of our business.
Alex Travous no
Thanks for sharing that! I learned a lot. I knew they did a lot of good deeds but wasn’t sure how it all worked.
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"So when a government endorses a specific religion (typically a specific denomination of Christianity) " You people live in a fantasy world. Let's see them step in against MUSLIMS. Name me an example of that. "For example, a city hall allows a church to erect a 12 commandments statue on city property," NAME ME WHEN they oppose a menorah!!!!!! There was one at the WHITE HOUSE!
There were Xmas trees too...what's your point
Sadly, they probably wouldnt need to do that. The Christian community would be out in force well before the Satanic Temple would need to be...
as a former worshiper of Satan. not evil , good people . like theres a lot of bad rumors that are not true about the religion that arent true
yeah, my parents make up the dumbest crap so I don't stop believing in their religion.
May I ask why you are a former satanist?
I’m trying out different religions to see what fits best, like so far I have tried Christian, voodoo, catholic, Shinto ,Buddhism
Try the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Exactly. Also there's such a variety of types of Satanism to choice from. I've used to be theoretical satanist, because that suited me more. But the most important thing is that LAVEY WASN'T A CREATOR OF SATANISM, so please people, so spreading this bullsh1t. Satanism was with us since XV century and they even had their own church, where they could pray to whenever they wanted to. I'd say, that Satanism is the most open religion for everyone. You can create your own version of it, or join existing one. Everything is acceptable!
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I think you're missing the point of religion if you are shopping around :) It's mostly just something people grow up with and accept as real. When you start to think about many religions, there are many assumptions that really don't fly. The Satanic Temple is not a true religion (don't tell anyone) in that not hurting others or even better help them can be proven to be benevolent to society. But by all means, get the best of all! But just being a good person and accepting no one has all the answers, might give some peace of mind.
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There are evil types, though. It's a human thing...
Who said they were evil? They're doing more than most of us
They aren't. From their website: The mission of The Satanic Temple is to encourage benevolence and empathy among all people, reject tyrannical authority, advocate practical common sense, oppose injustice, and undertake noble pursuits. The Satanic Temple has publicly confronted hate groups, fought for the abolition of corporal punishment in public schools, applied for equal representation when religious installations are placed on public property...
Wow. Ok they are not at all what they seem on face value! I feel ashamed that I had always assumed a 'satanist' meant a bad person who hurts others. I don't know why I thought that. Consider my mind blown
They try to help out lads
Why are we downvoting potato of doom? He’s right
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often confused with the "Church of Satan" who are actual satanists
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You people are such sheep you don't deserve to be saved.
And what have we done to warrant your anger? Read about Satanists on Bored Panda. You sound like a bitter Christian nutjob. There is no "saved" except in your head.
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I'm a member of the UK chapter of The Satanic Temple and it really gets my goat, pardon the pun, when people assume we slaughter cattle and sacrifice children. When the founder, Lucien Greaves, gives public speeches especially when he was giving public outdoor speeches regarding The Satanic Temple monument outside the state capitol as well as the Ten Commandments in Little Rock Arkansas, he had to wear a bullet proof vest. It's ridiculous. Christians have threatened to shoot and kill Satanists but a Satanist would NEVER do the same to a Christian. Ever.
"... people assume we slaughter cattle and sacrifice children." No, dude- that's the "loving" Christians that do that s**t.
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C'mon man, you can't be shocked that people thing the Satanic Temple does, well, the s**t people associate with Satan. Christians are legit worshippers. You guys are making a statement. There's a difference.
I sincerely believe in the 7 tenets from the Satanic Temple. Also, they are recognized as a church. https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/about-us
Unlike xtian cults book of BS, TST says rape and murder is ALWAYS wrong. As is forcing religious nonsense on others, especially through bloodshed like xtians and muslims do.
Legitimate worshipers???! I'm sure some of them are, but most that I've known have been legitimate hypocrites! To them, going to church and "worshiping" is like washing their hands; they can get as dirty as they want, but can always get clean. Rinse and repeat. Literally!
Satanists are doing more good for the world than most Christians.
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So, Full Name, using that "logic" I'm can set fire to a bucket of kittens but still be "good" because I fed a puppy last week.
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That's just an ignorant statement. Of course a lot of bad has been done by Christians, but they also run food kitchens, missions etc and do all kinds of charity.