satanism
noun
sa·tan·ism
ˈsā-tə-ˌni-zəm 
often capitalized
1
: innate wickedness
2
: obsession with or affinity for evil
specifically
: worship of Satan marked by the travesty of Christian rites
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With townspeople convinced that the athlete was sucked up by the waves of satanism spreading across the country, a group of outcasts in a band named Dethkrunch decides to lean into the panic, turning the members into targets themselves.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Ben’s found a former member of the troupe who made a video accusing the group of recruiting her for satanism.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 June 2024
She has been repeatedly accused in public meetings and on social media of engaging in both satanism and witchcraft.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
Images that show 'satanism in public schools' are digital creations
Though the woman was correct in noting the chain celebrated the Mercury retrograde in 2022 by offering free tarot card readings, there's no evidence McDonald's ever sold any demonic merchandise.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Ben’s found a former member of the troupe who made a video accusing the group of recruiting her for satanism.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 June 2024
She has been repeatedly accused in public meetings and on social media of engaging in both satanism and witchcraft.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
Images that show 'satanism in public schools' are digital creations
Though the woman was correct in noting the chain celebrated the Mercury retrograde in 2022 by offering free tarot card readings, there's no evidence McDonald's ever sold any demonic merchandise.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Satanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satanism. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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