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Another more sociological division of Satanists:

Another more sociological division of Satanists:

*'''organized Satanism''' - these are organized, publicly known Satanic groups. They have well-developed theologies which they often publish electronically or in printed form. Some organized Satanists have tried to expand their reach and interfere with modern day politics, particularly in advocating for the disgusting practice of abortion, which they view as a "sacrament".<ref>[https://www.masslive.com/news/2021/09/salem-based-satanic-temple-says-abortion-is-part-of-a-religious-ceremony-challenging-texas-law.html Salem-based Satanic Temple says abortion is part of a religious ceremony, challenging Texas law], Mass Live]</ref> There have been concerns of large scale, conspiratorial groups which practice human sacrifice, child molestation and abuse, etc. Many therapists believe they have treated patients who survived [[Satanic ritual abuse]] perpetrated by these groups, and individuals have come forward with testimonies of their time in them. But others, including sympathizers of Satanism, claim that these groups are mythical (a "Satanic panic").<ref>[https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/article/download/759/514/1641 Dissecting Disbelief: Possible Reasons for the Denial of the Existence of Ritual Abuse in the United Kingdom], International Journal for Crime, Justice, and Social Democracy</ref><ref>[https://scholarworks.uni.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4525&context=grp The psychology of occultism & ritual abuse], UNI Scholar Works</ref> Devil worshipers observe the Black Mass, which involves desecration of the [[Eucharist]].<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/US/devil-worshiper-hell-bent-controversy-satanic-black-mass/story?id=26047473 Devil Worshiper Hell-Bent on Controversy with Satanic Black Mass Ceremony], [[ABC]]</ref>

*'''organized Satanism''' - these are organized, publicly known Satanic groups. They have well-developed theologies which they often publish electronically or in printed form. Some organized Satanists have tried to expand their reach and interfere with modern day politics, particularly in advocating for the disgusting practice of [[abortion]], which they view as one of their "sacraments".<ref>[https://www.masslive.com/news/2021/09/salem-based-satanic-temple-says-abortion-is-part-of-a-religious-ceremony-challenging-texas-law.html Salem-based Satanic Temple says abortion is part of a religious ceremony, challenging Texas law], Mass Live]</ref> There have been concerns of large scale, conspiratorial groups which practice human sacrifice, child molestation and abuse, etc. Many therapists believe they have treated patients who survived [[Satanic ritual abuse]] perpetrated by these groups, and individuals have come forward with testimonies of their time in them. But others, including sympathizers of Satanism, claim that these groups are mythical (a "Satanic panic").<ref>[https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/article/download/759/514/1641 Dissecting Disbelief: Possible Reasons for the Denial of the Existence of Ritual Abuse in the United Kingdom], International Journal for Crime, Justice, and Social Democracy</ref><ref>[https://scholarworks.uni.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4525&context=grp The psychology of occultism & ritual abuse], UNI Scholar Works</ref> Devil worshipers observe the Black Mass, which involves desecration of the [[Eucharist]].<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/US/devil-worshiper-hell-bent-controversy-satanic-black-mass/story?id=26047473 Devil Worshiper Hell-Bent on Controversy with Satanic Black Mass Ceremony], [[ABC]]</ref>

*'''dabbler Satanism''' - teenagers who turn to Satanism as a form of rebellion against their parents, school, church, etc. Generally they lack a well-developed theology. Often are involved in petty crimes such as vandalism, although occasionally have been linked to more serious criminal activity. Most of them grow out of their Satanism, although some will develop into another form of Satanism over time.  

*'''dabbler Satanism''' - teenagers who turn to Satanism as a form of rebellion against their parents, school, church, etc. Generally they lack a well-developed theology. Often are involved in petty crimes such as vandalism, although occasionally have been linked to more serious criminal activity. Most of them grow out of their Satanism, although some will develop into another form of Satanism over time.  

*''' 'sicko' Satanism''' - criminals, psychopathic individuals, that use Satanism as a justification for criminal activities such as murder, rape, child molestation, etc. Generally lack a developed theology. In some cases the trappings of Satanism are used to try to scare victims (especially children) into not coming forward. Most commonly are loners, or occasionally small groups.  

*''' 'sicko' Satanism''' - criminals, psychopathic individuals, that use Satanism as a justification for criminal activities such as murder, rape, child molestation, etc. Generally lack a developed theology. In some cases the trappings of Satanism are used to try to scare victims (especially children) into not coming forward. Most commonly are loners, or occasionally small groups.