The Rise of Modern Satanism: History, Theology, and Devotion
Explore the emergence of modern Satanism, the 1966 founding of the Church of Satan, and the theological divide between symbolic and theistic devotion to Satan.
Read Writing →Sermons, essays and meditations from the congregation of The High Satanic Church.
3 writings — History
Explore the emergence of modern Satanism, the 1966 founding of the Church of Satan, and the theological divide between symbolic and theistic devotion to Satan.
Read Writing →Trace the evolution of Satanism from medieval accusations to modern worship. Discover how devotion, invocation, and metaphysical practice define this living faith.
Read Writing →Explore the historical evolution of theistic Satanism beyond modern aesthetics. Discover how sacred devotion, ritual invocation, and theological depth define our path.
Read Writing →Theistic Satanism is the belief that Satan exists as a real, sovereign deity — not as a metaphor, symbol, or psychological archetype. Theistic Satanists worship Satan as a genuine supernatural being. This is entirely distinct from atheistic Satanism as practiced by the Church of Satan or The Satanic Temple, which use Satanic imagery without believing in Satan's literal existence.
The Church of Satan, founded by Anton LaVey in 1966, is atheistic — Satan is treated as a symbol of individualism, not a real deity. The High Satanic Church is theistic: we worship Satan as a real, living deity. We have absolutely no affiliation with the Church of Satan.
No. The Satanic Temple is an atheistic political activism organisation that uses Satanic imagery. The High Satanic Church is a genuine theistic congregation devoted to devotional worship of Satan as a real deity. We are completely independent with no connection to The Satanic Temple.
Prospective members should make initial contact through the website contact form. Membership begins with correspondence — not a form submission — allowing both parties to determine whether the path is right for the seeker. Only those with genuine devotional intent are considered.