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QuestionIs it a Satanic sin to have a mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety?HaveAnEducationalDayCommunity AnswerNo, the Church of Satan does not discriminate against you for having a mental illness.
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QuestionDo I have to officially register in order to be recognized as a Satanist?Community AnswerNo. You do not have to register to be recognized as a Satanist, though you can if you would like to.
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QuestionI want to become a Satanist, but I've heard that Satan sometimes comes and kills the members of the church, is this true?Community AnswerNo, that is anti-Satanist propaganda. Satanism posits that neither god nor devil exists, so this would be completely impossible.
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QuestionIf I became a satanist, and decided not to be anymore, would anything bad happen to me?Community AnswerDefinitely not. This type of Satanism doesn't believe in Satan. It revolves around you and keeping yourself mentally and physically healthy. If you decide to stay in or leave the church nothing will happen as there is no entity to do so.
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QuestionIf I become a LaVeyan Satanist, will I gain a lot of money?Community AnswerBecoming a LaVeyan Satanist offers no magic powers or attributes. You can earn money by living through the tenants of Satanism, including independent thinking and hard work.
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QuestionI'm 13 and thinking about Laveyan Satanism. This may sound stupid but I don't believe it to be evil, so I'm concerned about the "destroy them" reference in this article. I'm assuming this is meant in a non-literal way?HaveAnEducationalDayCommunity AnswerLaveyan Satanism rituals do mention and advocate placing a curse on your enemies. However, this is not a requirement and you should feel free to act according to your own conscience.
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QuestionDoes becoming a Satanist require summoning Satan?Peter HarrisonCommunity AnswerIf you're talking about LaVeyan Satanism, no. The Church of Satan condemns devil worship.
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QuestionCan I become a LaVeyan Satanist if I have a heart condition?Community AnswerYes, LaVeyan Satanism will not discriminate due to any health complications.
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QuestionI like to have a lot of sex. Can I do it in Satanism?Lord MalthusCommunity AnswerSatanism advocated for free, but responsible, sexuality. Express yourself sexually however you wish, but be responsible and do not force yourself upon anyone. See Rules of the Earth.
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QuestionI want to join but I don't have money. Do I need a certain amount to join?Community AnswerYou don't have to become a registered member. Satanism does not discriminate against the less financially sound.
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QuestionCan I be a Satanist if I'm gay?Lord MalthusCommunity AnswerAbsolutely. Satanism encourages responsible sexual expression regardless of sexual orientation, and is one of very few religions to do so.
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QuestionI'm confused about the "don't give opinions or advice unless asked to do so"; would it be considered a sin if I'm debating with someone or proving a point?Peter HarrisonCommunity AnswerI believe the 11 Rules of the Earth were created in order to deter people from joining Satanism as an excuse for poor social conduct. In Satanism, all rules are simply guidelines. The Satanic "Sins" are called such as a deliberate mockery, and are merely just behaviors that should be avoided by a Satanist. The article listing them on the Church of Satan's website clarifies this, I believe. Google "descriptions philosophies and justifications of satanism". The first website has some excellent material further explaining these questions.
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QuestionAre there many Satanists scattered around the world? In what country do they most frequently meet?Community AnswerSatanism is everywhere. I think the most are in America, but as I said, they are spread all around the world.
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QuestionDo Satanists also believe in God or in any other god-like deity?Lord MalthusCommunity AnswerLaVeyan Satanism champions skepticism and puts itself forward as an "atheistic philosophy." LeVayan Satanists believes in no deity, neither god nor demon, but the self.
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QuestionI live in Nigeria, how can I become a Satanist without coming to New York?Lord MalthusCommunity AnswerThere are Satanists on every continent. To be a Satanist, you simply agree with and practice a certain set of beliefs and principles.
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QuestionHow can I tell my Catholic parents that I'm a Satanist? I'm gay, too.Lord MalthusCommunity AnswerIf you have evaluated the situation and made the decision that you are going to talk, introduce them to your beliefs first. Start with atheism, your lack of belief in Christian principles, perhaps come out as homosexual, then very slowly introduce them to your interest in Satanism. That's a lot to get through. Take it very slow and cautious, be calm, and know when not to push it. I would let them ask about it, you don't have to be the one starting the conversations.
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QuestionIf I was baptized as a child, can I still become a Satanist?Lord MalthusCommunity AnswerAbsolutely. What religious rituals were forced upon you as a child should have no bearing on the conscious choices you make now. I suspect many Satanists were baptised as a child.
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QuestionDoes the Church of Satan discriminate based on gender, race, or sexual orientation?Community AnswerNo.
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QuestionHow does the Church of Satan feel about people with mental disorders?Community AnswerThe Church Of Satan has no problem with someone having a mental disorder. They do not discriminate.
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QuestionHow do I become baptized in the name of Satan?Community AnswerAlthough there is such a thing, a Satanic baptism is usually performed as a celebration of an infant and not an act of dedication.
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QuestionI'm a Satanist with Christian parents. They make me go to church and don't know I'm a Satanist. Should I even try to explain it?Community AnswerOf course you should. Keeping secrets will only make you feel guilty and increase their sense of betrayal when they find out. Prepare your explanation in advance and choose a good time to talk.
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QuestionWhat if I sin when I am a Satanist?Community AnswerThis religion is atheistic, so nothing would happen at all. The sins are there as guidelines. The religion is for bettering yourself and the sins could only counteract your growth as an independent individual.
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QuestionIs satanism is a kind of religion?Lord MalthusCommunity AnswerThere is debate on the subject. It depends which definition of religion you are using. It is certainly a philosophy, and it has religious elements. LaVey referred to it as a religion, but again it depends on which definition you use.
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QuestionI am 16 and interested in becoming a member. If I become one, can I be granted the power to become a vampire, or universal knowledge?Lord MalthusCommunity AnswerNo. Please read further on Satanic philosophy. The CoS is not a fraternal brotherhood claiming to give you occult secrets that will make you some overpowered character from a fantasy movie, Satanism is about real life, after all. Vampires aren't real, and "universal knowledge" is a questionable term, to put it nicely. There are Left Hand Path organizations and groups that teach Vampirism as a philosophy and spiritual practice.
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QuestionI am a Satanist, but how do I tell my atheist parents that?Community AnswerDon't tell them unless they ask. Since they're atheists, they won't try to force you to go to church services that are against your beliefs. Just keep it to yourself.
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QuestionIs there any health benefits to being a LaVeyan Satanist?Community AnswerIf you agree with Dr. Lavey and are a satanist, then, yes, the mental health benefits may lead to physical health benefits.
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QuestionWill I become rich and get three wishes granted if I join the Satanic temple?Community AnswerNo. What is this, Aladdin? You won't magically be granted wishes by following a belief system.
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QuestionShould I kill my family?Community AnswerNo, you should never do that. Satanists do not kill or harm others.
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QuestionDo they discriminate against LGBT community?Community AnswerNo, there is no discrimination.
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QuestionDoes this actually work or do I have to kill somebody (or myself)?CockerspeillCommunity AnswerSatanism doesn’t believe in killing anyone at all. Don’t kill anyone or yourself!
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