Satanism came around when Anton LaVey announced the Church of Satan in 1966. However, that is when it "officially" came around. The philosophy with Satanism can be traced back way before Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan.
LaVeyan Satanism (the original) does not.
The religion that worships Satan is called Satanism. It encompasses a variety of beliefs and practices centered around the figure of Satan as a symbol of personal freedom, individualism, and rebellion against traditional religious norms. Satanists do not worship Satan as a deity but rather as a symbol of defiance against oppressive authority and societal norms.
No, Mike Portnoy is not a satanism.
no shes beyond that its like super satanism
There are no "sacred texts" of Satanism; all works and books on Satanism and fairly cheap to purchase on most web-shops.
There are many different religious cultures in the US.A few could be:ChristianProtestantCatholicJewishIslamicMuslimPaganism (no, this is NOT the same as Satanism)Wicca (no, this is NOT the same as Satanism)Satanism
There are no solid links to Satanism and heavy metal, heavy metal artists use Satanism insignias to get publicly.
There are no miracles of Satanism, if anything, you create your own miracles through your own will.
Satanism as a religious practice is followed by individuals rather than countries. It is primarily an individualistic belief system, with followers around the world, particularly in Western countries. The Satanic Temple, for example, has chapters in various countries, but there is no country where Satanism is recognized as an official state religion.
Satan Wants You by Anthony Lyons, or his other works on Satanism. He covers the history of Devil Worshiping, Satanism, and other things related.
Satanism is the belief of worshiping Satan (the devil) to receive a good life in hell.
Yes, Satanism can be considered a subculture as it encompasses a set of beliefs and practices that deviate from mainstream religions. However, it is important to note that not all individuals who identify as Satanists may be part of a cohesive subculture, as there can be different interpretations and practices within Satanism.