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Paganism and Satanism
Consideration of Paganism and Satanism rarely escapes confusion. ... Wicca is a model of Paganism. ... Secondly, the confusion is also a function of misunderstanding about the relationship between Paganism and Satanism. ... The very name of Satanism implies a Christian source, although some forms bespoke a pre-Christian origin. ... On the other hand, Paganism predates Christianity and thus, Satanism.
Reflections on the theology of Paganism and Satanism reveal contrasting positions. Generally Paganism is theistic. ... Branches of Satanism, on the other hand, may or may not acknowledge a god form. Paganism may also draw from any of the pre-existing theistic traditions for their deities: there are Celtic pagans, Greco-Roman pagans, and the Kemetic pagans, among others. ... Paganism holds that the earth is the mother of all things. ... Their holy (or unholy) book proclaims that "Satanism respects and exalts life. ...
Although, Satanism and paganism are separate religions, the inability of some people to distinguish between them is understandable. ... Satanism differs from Paganism mainly in the belief in satanic concept and in the use of magic.
Approximate Word count = 797
Approximate Pages = 3.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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