Satanists Say No to Halloween, Yes to Satan: How a Religious Minority Is Challenging the Status Quo
A group of satanists has announced that they will not be celebrating Halloween this year, citing religious reasons. The group, which calls itself the Church of Satan, said that Halloween is actually a Christian holiday that has been corrupted by commercialism and paganism.
"Halloween is derived from All Hallows' Eve, the eve of the Christian feast of All Saints' Day," said a spokesperson for the Church of Satan. "It is a time when Christians honor their dead and pray for their souls. We, as satanists, do not believe in such superstitions and do not want to participate in this mockery of our faith."
The spokesperson added that Halloween also promotes witchcraft, ghosts, vampires, zombies, and other supernatural creatures that have nothing to do with satanism. "We are not interested in dressing up as fictional characters or begging for candy from strangers. We are serious about our devotion to Satan and our rejection of God and his followers."
The Church of Satan said that instead of celebrating Halloween, they will be holding a special ritual on October 31st to honor their dark lord and curse their enemies. They also urged other satanists to join them in boycotting Halloween and spreading the truth about its origins.
"We hope that by doing this, we can educate the public about the true nature of satanism and dispel the myths and stereotypes that surround it," the spokesperson said. "We are not evil, we are not violent, we are not immoral. We are simply free thinkers who choose to worship Satan as the ultimate symbol of rebellion and individualism."
The Church of Satan's announcement has been met with mixed reactions from other groups and individuals. Some Christians have applauded the satanists for recognizing the Christian roots of Halloween and respecting their beliefs. Some pagans have criticized the satanists for ignoring the pre-Christian origins of Halloween and dismissing their traditions. Some atheists have mocked the satanists for believing in Satan and wasting their time on rituals. And some Halloween enthusiasts have shrugged off the satanists and said that they will continue to enjoy the holiday regardless of its history or meaning.
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