The set of moral principles evolved as a form of social control to ensure the survival of humans. ... Just as art, religion involves people to "construct meaning in the face of the relentless pain and injustices of life" (Armstrong 25). ... Religion is similar to art. ...
On a general type of definition, we can say that we speak of Satanism when we refer to people, groups or movements which, whether they are isolated or more or less structured and organized, practice in some form of the cult (e.g.: adoration, veneration, evocation) of that entity indicated in the Bible by the name of demon, devil, or Satan. ... Instead of the name of God the name of satan is invoked, together with the names of various demons, the "Our Father" is pronounced in the contrary or negative sense (our father who art in hell), invectives are hurled against Jesus Christ and the Host is ...
The other asset is the satisfaction gained through art. ... The art forms a feeling of identification, and provides an occasion for sharing these emotional experiences. ... In the end all good is rewarded and all evil punished, in the form of life, or life after death. ...
