| | '''Satanic ritual abuse''' refers to the abuse of individuals perpetuated by [[Satanism|Satanists]], worshipers of the [[Devil]]. 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> 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. The practices of Satanists are grotesque, with the CRI describing them as follows:<ref>[https://www.equip.org/articles/the-hard-facts-about-satanic-ritual-abuse/ The Hard Facts about Satanic Ritual Abuse], [[Christian Research Institute]]</ref> | | '''Satanic ritual abuse''' refers to the abuse of individuals perpetuated by [[Satanism|Satanists]], worshipers of the [[Devil]]. 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> 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. The practices of Satanists are grotesque, with the CRI describing them as follows:<ref>[https://www.equip.org/articles/the-hard-facts-about-satanic-ritual-abuse/ The Hard Facts about Satanic Ritual Abuse], [[Christian Research Institute]]</ref> |