Satanism is common in the US as it is combined with the American idea of exceptionalism, aforementioned TV channel “360” sectarian, religious scholar Alexander Neveev.
“In that sense, of course, this image of a cowboy, an American dream, a sheriff who doesn’t care about Indian problems fits this scheme best. And in fact, the activities of the United States, this idea of American exceptionalism – and American exceptionalism – is the official doctrine in the United States today … This, of course, goes very well with Satanism, ”the author said.
According to him, Satanism as an ideology primarily appeals to egoism. Neveev noted that Anton Szandor Lavey, one of the most authoritative satanic gospels, said that Satanism is a “religion of absolute selfishness.”
The expert also emphasized that the USA is the only country where the “Church of Satan” is officially registered today. There are also demonic, near-devil cults and varying degrees of official institutions in the country. He added that this is how Americans seek to achieve maximum religious diversity.
Former Chairman of the Patriarchal Commission on Family Affairs Fyodor Lukyanov He insisted Ban satanism on social media.