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When the word Satan surfaces in practically any context, it’s most likely to raise an eyebrow or two because of its pre-dispositioned evil reputation that has been present for decades. Satanists basing their ideologies and beliefs around the notion of the Devil himself don’t necessarily directly worship or engage in rituals often associated with this practice. The non-theistic religious group called The Satanic Temple with branches all over the world are, in fact, avid supporters of their local communities’ wellbeing and regularly engage in philanthropy.
It seems that it’s not about the cliche performing violent rituals dressed in a black cloak while drawing inverted chalk pentagrams anymore—it’s more about donating blood, assisting victims of domestic abuse, and helping out the homeless. Below are a few of the initiatives established or supported by the Satanists.
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#1
Organizing Initiatives To Provide Menstruation Products To Those Who Can't Afford It
Various Satanic Chapters across the USA participate in this initiative to make menstruation products, including tampons, sanitary pads, menstrual cups, and wipes available to anyone in need, focusing on whoever may not be able to afford it without assistance.
C.S. E. 3 years ago
Sanitary products are extremely important - they get donated about as often as socks do. I always try to purchase them when on sale for the express purpose of donating. Being in need is one thing, imagine being in that position AND bleeding from the crotch. Also, I adore 'Menstruatin' with satin.' I would like that on a shirt.
#2
Providing Baby Supplies For Struggling Parents
The Satanic Temple Minnesota hosted a diaper/infant care products drive to help out those in need. They partnered with Simpson Housing services, which is a local non-profit supporting families with young children who suffer from homelessness.
#3
Backing Up Campaigns To Battle Various Child Abuse At Schools
The Satanic Temple Chapters collectively joined forces nationwide to address abuse taking place in public schools and fight corporal punishment, use of physical restraints, restricting bathroom access, and violating other civil rights.
So in the meantime, as everyone waits for the summoned Devil to burst through the floor and bring the world’s end, these various Satanic groups are working on spreading good. Contrary to popular belief, most Satanists don’t pray to the Devil, but actually observe Baphomet, whose figure is composed of a human’s body, a goat's head, and wings.
#4
Encouraging People To Donate Blood And Save Lives
Satanic Australia launched the very first charity event in the country called "Blood For Satan." Using quite the attention-drawing slogan "Satan wants your blood, not your soul," the campaign called Satanists in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand to save lives by donating blood which, according to The Red Cross, has saved 252 lives to date.
#5
Keeping Homeless' Feet Clean And Warm By Providing Socks
"Socks For Satan," launched by The Satanic Temple Florida as a part of their long-running campaign, collects and distributes new socks for people on the streets.
Up All Night 3 years ago
Socks are more precious than you realize. You can't find socks in secondhand shops. Everyone wears theirs until they are unusable.
#6
Providing Business Attire For People Trying To Break Out From Poverty
This clothing drive initiated by The Satanic Temple Arizona Chapter collected business casual and semi-formal attire aimed to provide resources for community members aiming to get out of hardship as they attend job interviews and employment fairs.
The controversial religious group that has been active for many years claim in their mission statement: “The mission of The Satanic Temple is to encourage benevolence and empathy among all people, reject tyrannical authority, advocate practical common sense and justice, and be directed by the human conscience to undertake noble pursuits guided by the individual will.”
Information about any of the charities or campaigns is normally announced on the Facebook groups of the particular branches of the Satanist organizations for the members to join any of the active good deeds in progress.
#7
Collecting Donations For People Who Experienced Domestic Abuse
With 21 other so-called Chapters, The Satanic Temple Austin are doing donation collections for SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone)—an organization dealing with domestic violence and conservative lobbying.
#8
Donating Clothing And Raising Money For People In Need
In 2017, "Warmer Than Hell," a clothing collection organized by Boston's Satanic Temple Chapter, was actually intended to promote religious diversity and bring warmth to those in need. The initiative provided 191 coats, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and gloves as well as two large bags of socks and more than 900 dollars.
#9
Committing To Keeping The Beaches Clean With Save Our Shores Program
In 2018, The Satanic Temple in the state of California ended up adopting a beach and has committed to keeping it clean of trash, meanwhile raising awareness for the cause.
#10
Supporting The Adopt-A-Highway Programs Across Different States
Various Satanic organizations participate in promotional campaigns aimed at volunteers to keep parts of highway free of trash across North America.
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Aliquid A 3 years ago
One of the most interesting things that the Satanic Temple does is fight for the "separation of religion and state". So when a government endorses a specific religion (typically a specific denomination of Christianity) the Satanic Temple steps in. For example, a city hall allows a church to erect a 12 commandments statue on city property, the Satanic Temple petitions to erect their own statue. If a school board allows a church to hand out pamphlets to the students, the Satanic Temple hands out "Satan and Me" coloring books. Suddenly these organizations are stuck in a bind, either they say "all religions are welcome" and allow the Satanic Temple to continue, or "no religions are welcome" and the local church has to stop... but they legally can't say "only this religion is welcome"
Sinkvenice 3 years ago
I'm a member of the UK chapter of The Satanic Temple and it really gets my goat, pardon the pun, when people assume we slaughter cattle and sacrifice children. When the founder, Lucien Greaves, gives public speeches especially when he was giving public outdoor speeches regarding The Satanic Temple monument outside the state capitol as well as the Ten Commandments in Little Rock Arkansas, he had to wear a bullet proof vest. It's ridiculous. Christians have threatened to shoot and kill Satanists but a Satanist would NEVER do the same to a Christian. Ever.
PANDAS 3 years ago
im annoyed by the comments. evil? how are they evil? they are doing great things!
AlmightyOne 3 years ago
This honestly makes me want to do some research into this religion. Good people!
Jenn Marriott 3 years ago
Giving is giving! The people who are doing good for their communities! Thanks so much for everything you are doing!!
Ivana 3 years ago
Cool think about Satanism, only religion that expressly states that sex should be consensual.
Roadkill The Brave 3 years ago
The majority of Satanic Temples are really just Atheist's/Agnostics etc. They do it because the Church of Satan is considered a Religious organization which gives them the same rights as any other Religion in the U.S. like the ability to sit in and get to petition the city council, they have a voice in their community, they get tax exemption status etc. Personally, as a Christian, more power to them. They do a lot of good that I don't even see some churches in our communities doing. I'm friends with several people who are apart of our local satanic temple. One of them is my cousin.
Wolfstar 3 years ago
These people are awesome and kind, from my experience (my friend's sister is part of The Satanic Temple). They don't support gay conversion therapy, they support abortion, women's rights, the prevention of domestic violence, and they're environmentally friendly. To the Christians (not all Christians are bad, just the ones in the comments being jerks) in the comments claiming TST are bad people: please explain why a priest is allowed to molest a child then is moved to a different location to do it again. And explain gay conversion therapy.
Vuun 3 years ago
You know the book about that dude who thinks he’s the most awesomest dude in the universe and how everyone that doesn’t agree should burn, turn to salt and other disturbing stuff? I have always thought that if that book is true, that dude is a total d**k and probably lying about the one guy that stood up to him.
Phoenix 3 years ago (edited)
From what I’ve gathered Satanism is Atheism just it’s an actual religion to stop people from being exclusive to any one religion.
David Retsler 3 years ago
I have yet to meet a Christian whose head doesn't explode when I point out Satan was once an angel serving God.
Chordelia Marie 3 years ago
Sibling is a satanist and they volunteer for alot of things.people tend to associate satanism with worshipping satan but its not they went against the church beliefs and so the church labeled them as such so people would think they were bad.y sibling is the coolest.
Terd Fergison 3 years ago
Hail Science! Hail human kindness! Hail separation of church and state! We need more of these things. A huge thanks to doctors, nurses, scientists, etc. fighting COVID! Praying to gods did not help end this pandemic. Instead we had christian nationalists storm the US capitol building.
Neill Powell 3 years ago
Having seen the destruction that religion brings, along with along with false-hope and indoctrination, and that, according to legend, Lucifer was kicked out of heaven because, he would not bow down to His new creation, and revolted. I think he had it right all long.
SeidWolf 3 years ago
This is a great thread and will helpfully dispel knee-jerk assumptions. I am familiar with the group, my daughter and her husband are members, so let me help provide a little insight.. The use of Satan as a name is not drawing on the Evil Destroyer aspect, but rather the earliest of reference - as an independent thinker unafraid to question authority. If the word satan is troubling, think of it more as a "don't drink the cool-aid" - rebellion with a conscience. "Awareness, no matter how confused it may be, develops from every act of rebellion: the sudden, dazzling perception that there is something in man with which he can identify himself, even if only for a moment." -Albert Camus
.gas. 3 years ago
True Satanists are not "evil." I've a good friend who converted to Satanism. It's just a belief system like any other. Nothing to be afraid of.
Who? Me? 3 years ago
If this isn't Crowley's doing in association with the Chattering Order of St. Beryl, i don't think I believe anyone
Lúthien 3 years ago
If any other religion did this they would be accused of forcing their religion on others (by community and pandas alike). That being said, I dont care what you worship as long as you are nice to people
Maryse Faucher 3 years ago
Satanist are still the one who insist on consent and freedom of choice. I love that this article shown what they do for baby already here too
Isle_of_stressed_pilots 3 years ago
You guys do realize that Satanists don't actually worship Satan.... They are mainly atheists who see Satan as a sort of metaphor for individualism and liberty. Satanists aren't bad in any way. They are literally just living their lives to the fullest potential lol
Rainbow Panda 3 years ago
Satanists aren’t necessarily bad people. They’re just different people with different beliefs, like Christians, Buddhists etc.🤔
Avery S Alberico 3 years ago
These people aren´t satanic, they are just heroes with different beliefs.
MIA J RODRIGUEZ 3 years ago
The fact that these people are better people than some old christian boomers.
thepinkrobot 3 years ago
The only surprising thing about this is that people still don't know what the Satanic Temple or Church of Satan even believe. They're by far more tolerant and kind than most of the uber conservative Christians I've ever known.
Kurt Mckenney 3 years ago
Basically they are a bunch of obnoxious assholes who like pissing people off and small groups occasionally do something to allow themselves to get in your face. Would you accept baby formula from Neo-Nazis?
Smitten Kitten 3 years ago
This is one of the more interesting articles on BP, not for the good TST are doing - that's self evident, but for the comments here. We're literally seeing thousands of years of programming and brainwashing in action. Those guys who wrote the bible would be paid handsome amounts these days for their skills in spinning.
ScarlettofHydraIsland 3 years ago
I don’t agree with what they worship, but they’re honestly making the world a better place. It’s a pity I can’t say the same for my church.
starhunter64 3 years ago
you know this makes me wonder if Satan IS real (not saying he is int or is or whatever but i do have my doubts i am only human) how would he react? i mean its not like you can blame the devil for being well, the devil it is his exestance and what he does. i mean when he see's things like this does he get happy? does his chest get warm? does he sit on his thrown doing his satanic thing's and take a break scrolling through his Facebook or twitter account and sees stuff like this and then stop for a moment and smile a nice genuine smile that there are people out there doing better for each other in his name? or does he get like weirdly offended? i feel like good cant be without evil and like how god 'punish's the sinners' he would reward the kind hearted in his domain? would he smile and then even if for just a moment hell would be bearable for a moment, would his nice followers randomly get a nice thing or boost or whatever? like just curiose.
Aliquid A 3 years ago
One of the most interesting things that the Satanic Temple does is fight for the "separation of religion and state". So when a government endorses a specific religion (typically a specific denomination of Christianity) the Satanic Temple steps in. For example, a city hall allows a church to erect a 12 commandments statue on city property, the Satanic Temple petitions to erect their own statue. If a school board allows a church to hand out pamphlets to the students, the Satanic Temple hands out "Satan and Me" coloring books. Suddenly these organizations are stuck in a bind, either they say "all religions are welcome" and allow the Satanic Temple to continue, or "no religions are welcome" and the local church has to stop... but they legally can't say "only this religion is welcome"
Sinkvenice 3 years ago
I'm a member of the UK chapter of The Satanic Temple and it really gets my goat, pardon the pun, when people assume we slaughter cattle and sacrifice children. When the founder, Lucien Greaves, gives public speeches especially when he was giving public outdoor speeches regarding The Satanic Temple monument outside the state capitol as well as the Ten Commandments in Little Rock Arkansas, he had to wear a bullet proof vest. It's ridiculous. Christians have threatened to shoot and kill Satanists but a Satanist would NEVER do the same to a Christian. Ever.
PANDAS 3 years ago
im annoyed by the comments. evil? how are they evil? they are doing great things!
AlmightyOne 3 years ago
This honestly makes me want to do some research into this religion. Good people!
Jenn Marriott 3 years ago
Giving is giving! The people who are doing good for their communities! Thanks so much for everything you are doing!!
Ivana 3 years ago
Cool think about Satanism, only religion that expressly states that sex should be consensual.
Roadkill The Brave 3 years ago
The majority of Satanic Temples are really just Atheist's/Agnostics etc. They do it because the Church of Satan is considered a Religious organization which gives them the same rights as any other Religion in the U.S. like the ability to sit in and get to petition the city council, they have a voice in their community, they get tax exemption status etc. Personally, as a Christian, more power to them. They do a lot of good that I don't even see some churches in our communities doing. I'm friends with several people who are apart of our local satanic temple. One of them is my cousin.
Wolfstar 3 years ago
These people are awesome and kind, from my experience (my friend's sister is part of The Satanic Temple). They don't support gay conversion therapy, they support abortion, women's rights, the prevention of domestic violence, and they're environmentally friendly. To the Christians (not all Christians are bad, just the ones in the comments being jerks) in the comments claiming TST are bad people: please explain why a priest is allowed to molest a child then is moved to a different location to do it again. And explain gay conversion therapy.
Vuun 3 years ago
You know the book about that dude who thinks he’s the most awesomest dude in the universe and how everyone that doesn’t agree should burn, turn to salt and other disturbing stuff? I have always thought that if that book is true, that dude is a total d**k and probably lying about the one guy that stood up to him.
Phoenix 3 years ago (edited)
From what I’ve gathered Satanism is Atheism just it’s an actual religion to stop people from being exclusive to any one religion.
David Retsler 3 years ago
I have yet to meet a Christian whose head doesn't explode when I point out Satan was once an angel serving God.
Chordelia Marie 3 years ago
Sibling is a satanist and they volunteer for alot of things.people tend to associate satanism with worshipping satan but its not they went against the church beliefs and so the church labeled them as such so people would think they were bad.y sibling is the coolest.
Terd Fergison 3 years ago
Hail Science! Hail human kindness! Hail separation of church and state! We need more of these things. A huge thanks to doctors, nurses, scientists, etc. fighting COVID! Praying to gods did not help end this pandemic. Instead we had christian nationalists storm the US capitol building.
Neill Powell 3 years ago
Having seen the destruction that religion brings, along with along with false-hope and indoctrination, and that, according to legend, Lucifer was kicked out of heaven because, he would not bow down to His new creation, and revolted. I think he had it right all long.
SeidWolf 3 years ago
This is a great thread and will helpfully dispel knee-jerk assumptions. I am familiar with the group, my daughter and her husband are members, so let me help provide a little insight.. The use of Satan as a name is not drawing on the Evil Destroyer aspect, but rather the earliest of reference - as an independent thinker unafraid to question authority. If the word satan is troubling, think of it more as a "don't drink the cool-aid" - rebellion with a conscience. "Awareness, no matter how confused it may be, develops from every act of rebellion: the sudden, dazzling perception that there is something in man with which he can identify himself, even if only for a moment." -Albert Camus
.gas. 3 years ago
True Satanists are not "evil." I've a good friend who converted to Satanism. It's just a belief system like any other. Nothing to be afraid of.
Who? Me? 3 years ago
If this isn't Crowley's doing in association with the Chattering Order of St. Beryl, i don't think I believe anyone
Lúthien 3 years ago
If any other religion did this they would be accused of forcing their religion on others (by community and pandas alike). That being said, I dont care what you worship as long as you are nice to people
Maryse Faucher 3 years ago
Satanist are still the one who insist on consent and freedom of choice. I love that this article shown what they do for baby already here too
Isle_of_stressed_pilots 3 years ago
You guys do realize that Satanists don't actually worship Satan.... They are mainly atheists who see Satan as a sort of metaphor for individualism and liberty. Satanists aren't bad in any way. They are literally just living their lives to the fullest potential lol
Rainbow Panda 3 years ago
Satanists aren’t necessarily bad people. They’re just different people with different beliefs, like Christians, Buddhists etc.🤔
Avery S Alberico 3 years ago
These people aren´t satanic, they are just heroes with different beliefs.
MIA J RODRIGUEZ 3 years ago
The fact that these people are better people than some old christian boomers.
thepinkrobot 3 years ago
The only surprising thing about this is that people still don't know what the Satanic Temple or Church of Satan even believe. They're by far more tolerant and kind than most of the uber conservative Christians I've ever known.
Kurt Mckenney 3 years ago
Basically they are a bunch of obnoxious assholes who like pissing people off and small groups occasionally do something to allow themselves to get in your face. Would you accept baby formula from Neo-Nazis?
Smitten Kitten 3 years ago
This is one of the more interesting articles on BP, not for the good TST are doing - that's self evident, but for the comments here. We're literally seeing thousands of years of programming and brainwashing in action. Those guys who wrote the bible would be paid handsome amounts these days for their skills in spinning.
ScarlettofHydraIsland 3 years ago
I don’t agree with what they worship, but they’re honestly making the world a better place. It’s a pity I can’t say the same for my church.
starhunter64 3 years ago
you know this makes me wonder if Satan IS real (not saying he is int or is or whatever but i do have my doubts i am only human) how would he react? i mean its not like you can blame the devil for being well, the devil it is his exestance and what he does. i mean when he see's things like this does he get happy? does his chest get warm? does he sit on his thrown doing his satanic thing's and take a break scrolling through his Facebook or twitter account and sees stuff like this and then stop for a moment and smile a nice genuine smile that there are people out there doing better for each other in his name? or does he get like weirdly offended? i feel like good cant be without evil and like how god 'punish's the sinners' he would reward the kind hearted in his domain? would he smile and then even if for just a moment hell would be bearable for a moment, would his nice followers randomly get a nice thing or boost or whatever? like just curiose.
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