Satanists

/ˈseɪtənɪsts/ noun

Definition

People who believe in or worship Satan, or who practice Satanism as a religion or philosophical system.

Etymology

From 'Satan' (from Hebrew 'śāṭān,' adversary) + '-ist' (one who practices or believes in). The term entered modern use in the 1800s as various Satanist philosophical movements emerged.

Kelly Says

Modern Satanism is often misunderstood—many Satanists don't literally believe in a personal Satan but use the figure symbolically to represent rebellion against oppression, reason over dogma, or individual freedom. It's more about philosophy than supernatural evil.

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