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== Luciferianism ==
== Luciferianism ==
Luciferianism is a belief system that reveres the characteristics of [[Lucifer]], commonly described as 'the morning star'. Especially due to the names 'Satan' and 'Lucifer' being interchangeable, Luciferianism is treated as being associated with Satanism. Luciferianism sources its beliefs from a variety of sources, such as the Judaic description of Lucifer, as well as ancient Egyptian myths. Some Satanists are Luciferians also and believe that Lucifer is an aspect of Satan (comparable to the Holy [[Trinity]], and, as 'the morning star', he 'leads the way' for Satanists.
Luciferianism is a belief system that reveres the characteristics of [[Lucifer]], commonly described as 'the morning star'. Especially due to the names 'Satan' and 'Lucifer' being interchangeable, Luciferianism is treated as being associated with Satanism. Luciferianism sources its beliefs from a variety of sources, such as the Judaic description of Lucifer, as well as ancient Egyptian myths. Some Satanists are Luciferians also and believe that Lucifer is an aspect of Satan (comparable to the Holy [[Trinity]], and, as 'the morning star', he 'leads the way' for Satanists.
== Satanic ritual abuse ==
{{Main|Satanic ritual abuse}}
The theologian Carl A. Raschke found that "Satanism provides a fertile field for such underworld activities as child pornography, drug dealing, and sexual abuse."<ref>[https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/satanic-ritual-abuse-children-widespread-child-abuse-opposing Satanic Ritual Abuse of Children Is Widespread], [[United States Department of Justice]]</ref> At least 100,000 survivors of Satanic ritual abuse have undergone therapy and have recalled incidents that occurred during childhood.<ref>[https://www.equip.org/articles/the-hard-facts-about-satanic-ritual-abuse/ The Hard Facts about Satanic Ritual Abuse], [[Christian Research Institute]]</ref>
== Satanism and free love ==
== Satanism and free love ==