All definitions* are intended to reflect the principles of the Church of Satan.
spiritual adj. of or concerning the supernatural. Rejected by Satanism which instead embraces the carnal.
carnal adj. of or concerning the flesh and its material environment. The antonym of “spiritual”.
abstinence n. the refusal of indulgence. Discouraged except as a means to prevent indulgence from lapsing into compulsion.
supernormal adj. highly unusual or exceptional. Used to describe outstanding individuals and strange phenomena. Not to be confused with supernatural.
supernatural adj. of or concerning life and phenomena beyond the natural universe. A concept rejected in Satanism, which instead embraces the supernormal.
devil worship n. [mass noun] religious devotion to one or more mythological villains. Not to be confused with Satanism.
- DERIVATIVES
devil worshipper (n.)
Greater Satanic Conversation, the (n.) The definitive expressions of Satanism in society. (Coined and defined by Reverend Adam P. Campbell of the Church of Satan. More at satanicconversation.com.)
anger n. a feeling of extreme hostility toward a threat or annoyance. When acted upon responsibly, a catalyst for justice.
Satanic adj.
1. of or pertaining to the religion of Satanism.
2. Having qualities that resonate with the principles of Satanism.
Satanist n. an individual who adheres to the tenets of Satanism to augment his or her inherently Satanic nature.
Satanism n. [mass noun] the atheistic religion in which Satan is embraced as a mythological symbol embodying and reinforcing its carnal philosophy.
Nine Satanic Statements n. a list providing a firm foundation for the Satanist. The full list can be seen here.
Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth n. a list providing members with a good Satanic code of ethics. The full list can be seen here.
Nine Satanic Sins n. pl. a list of counterproductive behaviors to be avoided by Satanists. The full list can be seen here.
evocation n. the achievement of total emotional resonance with a given stimulus, such as an environment or work of art.
Black Flame n. a poetic term for the passion that drives an individual, esp. a Satanist.
compulsion n. an overwhelming urge resulting in unhealthy or otherwise irresponsible behavior. Not be confused with indulgence.
* Except where noted, definitions of key terms in Satanism by M. A. Mandrake of the Church of Satan.
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