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View human beings as gods—beings who have mastery of the planet. Unlike the Christian relationship to Jesus, both Satanists and Luciferians pay respect to Lucifer rather than worship him. They are not subservient to Lucifer but believe he has many things to teach them. Theistic Satanism often involves a religious commitment, rather than being simply an occult practice based on dabbling or transient enjoyment of the rituals and magic involved. [62] Practitioners may choose to perform a self-dedication rite, although there are arguments over whether it is best to do this at the beginning of their time as a theistic Satanist, or once they have been practicing for some time. [63] [43] Historical mentions of Satanism [ edit ] The age of accusations [ edit ] Illustration by Martin van Maële of a Witches' Sabbath from the 1911 edition of La Sorciere, written by Jules Michelet. Cross, F. L., and Elizabeth A. Livingstone. "Lucifer." Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (pg. 841). Second Edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 1984.

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Laver, James (1954). The First Decadent: Being the Strange Life of J.K. Huysmans. Faber and Faber. p. 121. Sade, Donatien (2006). The Complete Marquis De Sade. Holloway House. pp.157–158. ISBN 9780870679407 . Retrieved 22 May 2008. Frankfurter, D (2006). Evil Incarnate: Rumors of Demonic Conspiracy and Ritual Abuse in History. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-11350-5. Petersen, Jesper Aagaard. " The Seeds of Satan: Conceptions of Magic in Contemporary Satanism." Aries 12.1 (2012): 91-129. Print.Lucifer of Cagliari ( Latin: Lucifer Calaritanus, Italian: Lucifero da Cagliari; died 20 May 370 or 371) was a bishop of Cagliari in Sardinia known for his passionate opposition to Arianism. He is venerated as a Saint in Sardinia, though his status remains controversial. a b Kohler, Dr. Kaufmann (2006). Heaven and Hell in Comparative Religion with Special Reference to Dante's Divine Comedy. New York: The MacMillan Company. pp.4–5. ISBN 978-0-7661-6608-0. Lucifer, is taken from the Latin version, the Vulgate After the death of Constantius and the accession of Julian the Apostate, Lucifer and other expatriated bishops were allowed to return from exile in 361 or 362. [5] However, he would not be reconciled to former Arians. [6] Church of San Lucifero (circa 1660), dedicated to Saint Lucifer. Cagliari, Sardinia

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Self-development is important to theistic Satanists. This is due to the Satanists' idea of Satan, who is seen to encourage individuality and freedom of thought, and the quest to raise one's self up despite resistance, through means such as magic and initiative. They believe Satan wants a more equal relationship with his followers than the Abrahamic god does with his. From a theistic Satanist perspective, the Abrahamic religions (chiefly Christianity) do not define "good" or "evil" in terms of benefit or harm to humanity, but rather on the submission to or rebellion against God. [52] Some Satanists seek to remove any means by which they are controlled or repressed by others and forced to follow the herd, and reject non-governmental authoritarianism. [53] LaVeyan Satanism is atheistic. According to LaVey, neither God nor Satan are actual beings; the only "god" in LaVeyan Satanism is the Satanist himself. Instead, Satan is a symbol representing the qualities embraced by Satanists. Invoking the name of Satan and other infernal names is a practical tool in Satanic ritual, placing one's focus and will upon those qualities. The diversity of beliefs amongst Satanists, and the theistic nature of some Satanists, was seen in a survey in 1995. Some spoke of seeing Satan not as someone dangerous to those who seek or worship him, but as someone that could be approached as a friend. Some refer to him as Father, though some other theistic Satanists consider that to be confused or excessively subservient. Satan is also portrayed as a father to his daughter, Sin, by Milton in Paradise Lost. a b Bataille, George (1986). Erotism: Death and Sensuality. Dalwood, Mary (trans.). City Lights. p.126. ISBN 9780872861909 . Retrieved 21 May 2008. Among the minor sects is Luciferianism, whose adherents see it as a separate branch of Satanism which combines elements of rational and theistic forms. It islargelya theistic branch, although there are some who see Satan (called Lucifer) as symbolic rather than an actual being.Moynihan, Michael; Søderlind, Didrik (2003) [1998]. Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground (Revised and expandeded.). Port Townsend, Washington: Feral House. ISBN 0-922915-94-6.