Satan

Satan (?????? Standard Hebrew Satan, Latin Sátanas, Tiberian Hebrew ????n; Aramaic ???????? ?i?nâ: both words mean "Adversary; accuser") is an angel, demon, or minor god in many religions. Satan plays various roles in the Hebrew Bible, the Apocrypha and the New Testament. In the Hebrew Bible, Satan is an angel that God uses to test man for various reasons usually dealing with his level of piety (i.e. the test in the Book of Job). In the Apocrypha and New Testament, Satan is portrayed as an evil, rebellious demon who is the enemy of God and mankind. These two ideals are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

Satanists

There are historical records of people worshiping Satan, though their authenticity is sometimes questioned, especially considering the source. Today, some people identify themselves as Satanists. Of these, some claim that Satan is a real being, some view him as a symbol for the animal desires of humans, and some view him as a symbol for the rebellious or independent aspects of humanity. Many are members of the Church of Satan. Some Christians believe that most or all other religions are Satanic, that is, influenced by and supported by the power of Satan, although similar beliefs can reasonably be expected to be held by followers of other religions vis a vis other religions.

Related Topics:
Satanists - Symbol - Humans - Church of Satan

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