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An Overview of Satanism, 2000.
A look at the belief in Satan and history of how Satanism began, moral codes, rules, and the different cults.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 72.95
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This a research essay about one of the oldest religions in the world, Satanism. It deals with common misconceptions, the history of how it began, moral codes, rules, and the different cults. The religious basis is discussed as well as the many sects, cults, and moderations over the years, including the Satanic Bible, written by Anton LaVey. This essay gives information about religion and provides many overlooked facts about beliefs.
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"Satanism is a religion that is often misinterpreted and not fully understood. Ever since the 18th century, people have begun to blame many faith-related problems on this particular religion. Satanism is a belief in Satan, and that he has the grace of the Earth. He is seen as the prince of darkness, and many of the beliefs are based on self-service, pride, and superiority. Satanism is divided in a few groups, but two are most recognized, which are the Traditional and Modern Satanists. Not all Satanism has the same beliefs, values and worships, but many among the different groups are common. All Satanist groups have the same beliefs about the creation of Satanism, believe in the same rules, sins and Statements, and have relatively similar moral codes."
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A History of Satanism, 2006.
An examination of the history of the religion or Satanism.
4,081 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 109.95
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This paper examines the history of the specific religion that worships Satan directly. The paper explains that Satanists revel in balking authority and Christianity, and scoff at the idea of bowing to anyone. The paper points out that despite the fact that the philosophies so prevalent in Satanic literature and religion are growing in popularity in America, most Americans are still repulsed at the mention of Satanism.
The paper then looks at how, throughout the entire history of Satanism and various Satanic groups, the quest for power and fulfillment of the flesh are the overriding tenets of their dogma. The writer concludes that while Satanists today are in some ways making a modern day Faust-like pact with the devil for power and earthly "freedoms," most don't realize or accept that the traditional end to that story leaves Faust and them spiritually dead.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Ancient Egypt Connection
The Zoroastrian Contribution
The Muslim and Christian Satan
Other Ancient Gods of Importance to Satanists
Effects of the Enlightenment on Modern Satanism
Francois Rabelais
The Monks of Medmenham
Hell-Fire Clubs
Aleister Crowley
Gerald Gardner
Anton Szandor LaVey
Temple of Set
Satanism Today
Conclusion
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"Islamic lore states that Satan was Azazel, the First Angel, and he was cast from heaven when he refused to bow down to man. Luciferians feel that Satan is not completely evil but a balance of both good and evil. Satanists embrace Azazel because of his independence and freethinking; some feel that they themselves are separate from their original creator. Azazel was also made of fire, which Satanists feel is superior to clay.
Lilith is also a key figure in Satanism. She is the Triple Goddess, or Hecate, maiden, whore and hag, and her number is three. Those who recognize her nature will be gifted with her wisdom of Magick. She is "the very nature of Az who is the Mother of the Luciferians. " Aleistar Crowley compared Lilith and Az to the whorish biblical Babylon. Lilith is used in witchcraft rituals to summon succubae or incubi."
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Wiccan Religion and Satanism, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the Wiccan religious principles and those of Satanism.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will discuss why Wicca religious principles have nothing in common with Satanism, as espoused by certain Catholic institutions. By realizing the Wicca is a separate entity from the Satanic organizations that are presently running, the obvious conclusion will be to rove the validity of this religion. The many different facets of the religion will be brought up to show the evidence that stands against declaring this religion a Satanic process. By clearly showing examples of ritual orientation, the ways that Wicca's see their life is mostly based on a nature path, rather than the demonic ones created by the Catholic Church against pagans. With all of these principles applied, the nature of the religion can be revealed, while showing that the Satanic principles, based on Catholicism, rather than Nature God religions, and show the relation to the Church more than Wicca.
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Satanism, 2002.
A study of the ancient religion of Satanism and its modern appeal to today's youth.
1,510 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the modern day Church of Satan founded by Anton Szandor LaVey in 1966. It examines the appeal of the religion to young people, and the many myths and fantasies surrounding their rituals. The paper describes contemporary Satanism as a brutal religion of elitism and social Darwinism that seeks to re-establish the reign of the able over the idiotic. The author compares Satanism to Christianity.
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"Satanism has an ancient history and has appeared in a number of different forms through the ages. It persists to this day and has been reformed and reshaped in this century by certain believers who have given this ancient religion a somewhat new look. In recent years, there has been considerable concern expressed over the possible influence of Satanism on young people and others, though much of the concern has been hysterical in nature, assuming that satanic influences and satanic rituals are prevalent without any clear evident that it is. Satanism is now one of the many topics being discussed and disseminated utilizing the Internet. Sexuality is one aspect of this religion that is treated differently than it is in Christianity, as a comparison will show."
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Satanism and Adolescence, 2001.
This essay discusses the various reasons why teenagers become interested in Satanism, most markedly for power.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines why Satanism is attractive to teenagers. The author discusses how satanic religious practices offer adolescents total self-indulgence, self power and a complete license to indulge in the forbidden. The paper also discusses how in this era as the society is in a constant flux of change and teenagers feel adrift in face of societal changes they become interested in such things as Satanism.
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"The personality profile of an adolescent susceptible to cult overtures might include identity confusion or crisis; alienation from family; weak cultural, religious, and community ties; and feelings of powerlessness in a seemingly out-of-control world. Studies have indicated that a surprising number of cult members come from democratic and egalitarian homes and upper socioeconomic levels, rather than over permissive, overindulgent, dysfunctional, and poor families. In fact, reports that many cults focus on the recruitment of gifted and creative adolescents. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to delineate a precise portrait of potential adolescent cult members."
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Satanism, 1990.
This paper discusses Satanism: Evil and crime, theological and ethical issues, social aspects, legalities, free will and violent vs. non-violent types.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 39.95
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"The Judeo-Christian tradition teaches that satanism involves a choice between good and evil and is therefore a matter of free will. In this perspective, it is believed that people who engage in acts of satanism or evil do so because they have freely chosen a way of life which denies the morality of God. At the same time, however, there are many experts who claim that satanic crime is evidence of insanity. Insane people are, by definition, incapable of choosing freely between right and wrong.
Therefore, this perspective holds that people engaging in acts of satanism or evil do so not because of their freedom of choice but because they are driven to do so by unconscious motivations over which they have no control. This second viewpoint, which represents that of the psychiatric community, does a better job of explaining the causes of evil and crime in the world than the ... "
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Satanism, 1999.
Examines definition, four forms, the modern version, violence and sexual abuse and its appeal to young people.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"Satanism has an ancient history and has appeared in a number of different forms through the ages. It persists to this day and has been reformed and reshaped in this century by certain believers who have given this ancient religion a somewhat new look
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"Satanism has an ancient history and has appeared in a number of different forms through the ages. It persists to this day and has been reformed and reshaped in this century by certain believers who have given this ancient religion a somewhat new look. In recent years, there has been considerable concern expressed over the possible influence of Satanism on young people and others, though much of the concern has been hysterical in nature, assuming that satanic influences and satanic rituals are prevalent without any clear evident that it is. Satanism is now one of the many topics being discussed and disseminated utilizing the Internet.
One problem has been that there is no clear definition of Satanism, leading to accusations against some groups who have no conception of Satan at all, as is noted by a group promoting ..."
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Satan, the Protagonist of "Paradise Lost", 2003.
A dissection of John Milton's "Paradise Lost" to uncover the sources of Satan?s heroism.
1,032 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines how the various characters in John Milton's "Paradise Lost" interact to support Satan?s heroism and delineates how Satan himself artfully molds his image as a savior. It compares and contrasts the political structures of heaven and hell and how the political milieu of both furthers Satan?s heroic propaganda. It also scrutinizes how the text explicitly and implicitly aggrandizes the notion of Satan as a hero through language, emotional logic, and metaphorical construction. It then delves beyond the logic and structure of the text, and it highlights and decomposes the various literary methods and machinations employed in crafting the Satan, the savior and hero. It discusses the flavor of language employed to characterize and paint Satan for the readers? eyes. In conclusion, it considers whether we should accede to Satan?s supposed heroism or refute the preposterous notion of Satan as the protagonist of "Paradise Lost".
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"In reality Satan is driven by vengeance and a bruised ego. He manipulates the truth to make it seem he naturally cares for his ?peers?, and wants to shower upon them succor from this hell, with ?deliverance?. His adopts a fa?ade of gracious concern, offering to risk his life and limb through ?dark destruction?. He pretends to understand honor and its innate connection to ?hazard?, when it was his duplicitous tongue and ill-fated schemes which prompted destruction and God?s wrath upon his brethren. In a grand finale, he piques the emotion of both his ?peer? and the audience with his brave sacrifice and commandment ?none shall partake with me?. As if he really has any sincere concern for the fallen angels."
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Origin of Satan, 2007.
This paper offers an examination of the origin of Satan.
2,121 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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In this article, the writer first discusses the origins of the name of Satan. The writer then explains that one of the most widely debated aspects concerning the origin of Satan revolves around the question as to exactly what extent the power of evil is manifested in Satan. The writer maintains that perhaps the most powerful image of Satan in today's world is linked with the concept of Armageddon, a time in the distant future, or in the distant past, when Satan and his evil minions will gather together to battle God and Christ for the ultimate and supreme control over man and the universe. The writer concludes that Satan remains an elusive yet easily recognizable figure, due to the fact that this personage of evil and destruction has survived untold numbers of revisions for more than three thousand years and continues to pervade the minds and hearts of believers and non-believers alike.
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"However, other theological scholars and students of ancient religions have devised another path toward associating evil with Satan via non-canonical Hebrew literature which supports the idea that not only is Satan a true adversary of God but is also the leader of the fallen angels, contained in such works as The Book of the Secrets of Enoch and several Islamic texts. Yet also Satan eventually evolves into the ultimate symbol of evil, the ancient Hebrews offered "no suggestion of any dualism, neither temporal, spatial or ethical," meaning that Satan was either pure evil or was not. Additional apocalyptic literature maintains this stance but it was only in later Judaism when Satan was viewed as being a dualistic figure. Tom Radcliffe points out that as the Jewish church became established and grew in prominence, many of its enemies were linked to Satan, such as heretics and the Syrians."
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Satan, 2005.
Examines the origins of Satan and the contemporary meaning.
2,125 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains the origin of Satan from Jewish, Islamic and Christian view points and texts. The author points out that one of the most widely debated aspects concerning the origin of Satan revolves around the question as to exactly what extent the power of evil is manifested in Satan. The paper relates that the contemporary views of Satan are not that much different from the beliefs of the ancient Israelites or those of the later Christians. The author concludes that Satan, as a personage of evil and destruction, remains an elusive yet easily recognizable figure even in modern times.
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"In the "Gospel of Mark" as in that of "Paul", one finds multiple references to the name of Satan, but in the other gospels, the authors use various forms and deviations. In the "Gospel of John", the reader is told that Jesus experienced an epiphany similar to what God accomplished cosmologically in creation, being "the separation of light from darkness," i.e. the separation of good from evil. The appearance (or perhaps indication) of Satan in the "Gospel of John" is related in several ways."
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Satan Speaks, 2002.
Examines Satan's words in John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost".
1,596 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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This essay offers an analysis of how John Milton, in Book I of "Paradise Lost", introduces the reader to Satan's character through the words he uses in his speeches. The words of Satan are carefully scrutinized for psychological meaning and revelation of personality and character. The paper looks at how Milton sets Satan up as the eternal adversary of the Almighty, showing how his speeches reveal that he is both unrepentant and proud that he has shaken the throne of God, as well as a determined leader of a band of fallen angels ready to wage perpetual war.
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"Satan is endlessly optimistic. ?Space may produce new Worlds ? ( I. 650), he says. We know that he is talking here of the rumors he has heard that God intends to create Adam and Eve and Eden. Somewhere, deep down inside, Satan knows that he is going to be God?s enemy forever. He is planning already to make mischief in Eden, even before it is created. Not for long will God be allowed to enjoy the creatures ?equal to the sons of Heaven? that he plans to create. Satan?s understanding of eternity is that whatever new worlds may emerge in the future, he and his legions will be there to use trickery to defeat the good intentions of God and turn them to evil. In the next breath, however, Satan?s thinking is so perverted that it allows him to say that: ?this infernal pit shall never hold/Celestial Spirits in bondage, nor th? Abyss/Long under darkness cover? (I.657). He has just described a ?first eruption? and hinted of campaigns ?thither, or elsewhere? (I.656). He really doesn?t get it. God is God, and they are going to be there in that fiery pit forever."
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Milton's Satan, 2001.
An analysis of the character of Satan in John Milton's "Paradise Lost".
1,594 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper reviews John Milton?s epic poem, ?Paradise Lost,? which retells the Biblical story of the sin of Adam and Eve and through them, the fall of all of mankind at the hands of Satan and his temptations. In particular, it examines the dynamism and tragic heroism of the character of Satan, who is personified as the archenemy and antagonist of God, Adam and Eve and mankind. It discusses how Satan represented an enormous theological and artistic challenge for Milton and looks at Milton's conflict between being a deeply religious person and a committed artist and the problems that arose from attempting to "write" theological figures.
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"Similarly, with respect to Adam and Eve, the character of Satan towers over theirs. Their simplicity and na?ve stupidity render them mere pawns; they certainly lack any heroic dimension. While the reader knows them to be human and they thus should be objects of empathy, their lack of direction makes them unattractive. They are the almost passive battlefield on which the battle between God and Satan is fought. Adam?s professed superiority is stated but not illustrated and Eve?s submissive stupidity renders her unsympathetic. The characters are shallow. Again, with a distant, inactive God as an adversary, and with victims who are one-dimensional stooges, Satan must exhibit courage, craftiness, persuasiveness and charm to seize and engage the reader's attention."
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The Dialectic Nature of God and Satan, 2002.
A discussion of the portrayal of the characters Satan and God in John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost".
1,066 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses the manner in which Milton developed the characters of God and Satan in John Milton?s "Paradise Lost". It examines how it often seems as though Milton is subtly encouraging the reader to empathize with Satan?s struggle against Heaven and how he possesses many of the characteristics of an epic hero-- his stature, nobility, and epic feats. Many of his characteristics are compared to those of another hero, Beowulf. In contrast, it shows how God exhibits many evil traits but at the end it is good that triumphs over evil and Satan degenerates into his demonic self and we see him for what he is.
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"While Satan possesses these heroic traits, they might not be enough to win our sympathy if Milton had not given the demon psychological depth. Far from being inherently evil, Satan undergoes a transformation, wrestling with fear and guilt. Milton summarizes: ?Satan now in prospect of Eden, and nigh the place where he must now attempt the bold enterprize which he undertook alone against God and Man, falls into many doubts with himself, and many passions, fear, envy, and despair; but at length confirms himself in evil? (p. 317). To achieve his goal of revenge, Satan stifles his humanity ? but that means that he does have some humanity to stifle. "
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