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'''Joy of Satan (JoS)''', also referred to as the '''Joy of Satan Ministries,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=McBride,|first=Jaemes,|title=The Divine Province: Birthing New Earth|publisher=Ed Rychkun|year=2013|isbn=978-1927066034|location=|pages=84}}</ref>''' is an [[Western esotericism|esoteric]], occult group that was founded in the early 2000s by Maxine Dietrich (pseudonym of Andrea Herrington).<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Introvigne|first=Massimo|date=13 April 2017|title=Satan the Prophet: A History of Modern Satanism|url=https://www.cesnur.org/2017/satanism.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 25, 2021|website=[[CESNUR]]}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=Petersen|first=Jesper|date=August 27-29, 2012|title=Bracketing Beelzebub: Satanism studies and/as boundary work|url=https://contern.org/cyberproceedings/papers-from-the-1st-international-conference-on-contemporary-esotericism/jesper-aa-petersen-bracketing-beelzebub-satanism-studies-andas-boundary-work/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 25, 2021|website=ContERN}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite book|last=Asprem, Granhom|first=Egil, Kennet|title=Contemporary Esotericism|publisher=Routledge|year=2014|isbn=978-1908049322|location=|pages=144-146}}</ref> The Joy of Satan advocates "[[Theistic Satanism|Spiritual Satanism]]",<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last=Introvigne|first=Massimo|title=Satanism A Social History|publisher=Brill Academic Pub|year=2016|isbn=978-9004288287|location=|pages=370-371}}</ref> presenting a unique synthesis of [[Satanism]], [[paganism]], [[Western esotericism|esotericism]], [[UFO conspiracy theory|UFO Conspiracy]] and extraterrestrial hypothesis similar to those popularized by [[Zecharia Sitchin]](1920-2010) and [[David Icke]].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> |
'''Joy of Satan (JoS)''', also referred to as the '''Joy of Satan Ministries,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=McBride,|first=Jaemes,|title=The Divine Province: Birthing New Earth|publisher=Ed Rychkun|year=2013|isbn=978-1927066034|location=|pages=84}}</ref>''' is an [[Western esotericism|esoteric]], occult group that was founded in the early 2000s by Maxine Dietrich (pseudonym of Andrea Herrington).<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Introvigne|first=Massimo|date=13 April 2017|title=Satan the Prophet: A History of Modern Satanism|url=https://www.cesnur.org/2017/satanism.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 25, 2021|website=[[CESNUR]]}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=Petersen|first=Jesper|date=August 27-29, 2012|title=Bracketing Beelzebub: Satanism studies and/as boundary work|url=https://contern.org/cyberproceedings/papers-from-the-1st-international-conference-on-contemporary-esotericism/jesper-aa-petersen-bracketing-beelzebub-satanism-studies-andas-boundary-work/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 25, 2021|website=ContERN}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite book|last=Asprem, Granhom|first=Egil, Kennet|title=Contemporary Esotericism|publisher=Routledge|year=2014|isbn=978-1908049322|location=|pages=144-146}}</ref> The Joy of Satan advocates "[[Theistic Satanism|Spiritual Satanism]]",<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last=Introvigne|first=Massimo|title=Satanism A Social History|publisher=Brill Academic Pub|year=2016|isbn=978-9004288287|location=|pages=370-371}}</ref> presenting a unique synthesis of [[Satanism]], [[paganism]], [[Western esotericism|esotericism]], [[UFO conspiracy theory|UFO Conspiracy]] and extraterrestrial hypothesis similar to those popularized by [[Zecharia Sitchin]](1920-2010) and [[David Icke]].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> |
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Members of the Joy of Satan believe Satan to be |
Members of the Joy of Satan believe Satan to be “The true father and creator God of humanity and the bringer of knowledge, whose desire is for his creations, humanity, to elevate itself through knowledge and understanding."<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=ATLANTA|first=J.F.|date=Jan 9, 2014|title=What do Satanists believe?|url=https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2014/01/09/what-do-satanists-believe|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 25, 2021|website=The Economist}}</ref> Members are also generally [[Polytheism|polytheists]], viewing Satan as one of many [[Deity|deities]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Introvigne|first=Massimo|date=April 13, 2017|title=Satan the Prophet A History of Modern Satanism|work=The Midnight Archive|url=https://www.cesnur.org/2017/satanism.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> While Satan is considered a deity within the JoS, the deities themselves are understood to be highly evolved, un-aging, sentient and powerful humanoid extraterrestrial beings equated with many different gods of various ancient religions.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite news|last=Paniccia|first=Enrico|date=January 17, 2021|title=The dark side of Christianity|work=Consul Press|url=https://www.consulpress.eu/il-lato-oscuro-del-cristianesimo/|url-status=live|access-date=January 25, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite book|last=Dyrendal|first=Asbjorn|title=The Invention of Satanism|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=2015|isbn=978-0195181104|location=|pages=144-232}}</ref> |
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With the closure of the Black Roses occult e-group began the creation of the Joy of Satan in the early 2000s by Maxine Dietrich where "Spiritual Satanism" was born, a current that until recently was said to be regarded only as Theist but coined into |
With the closure of the Black Roses occult e-group began the creation of the Joy of Satan in the early 2000s by Maxine Dietrich where "Spiritual Satanism" was born, a current that until recently was said to be regarded only as "Theist" but then coined into "Spiritual Satanism".<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Twilight|first=Jennifer|date=January 25, 2021|title=Analysis on the Joy of Satan|url=https://www.unionesatanistiitaliani.it/index.php/analisi-del-progetto-joy-of-satan|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 25, 2021|website=Italian Satanist Union}}</ref> Theistic Satanists concluded that the term "spiritual" in satanism represented the best answer to the world, considering it a "moral slap" towards anyone who has matured within themselves the idea of a materialistic, socialist and worldly Satan, thus bringing attention back to the central core of the Satanic way, precisely the spiritual evolution.<ref name=":5" /> |
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| ⚫ | Much of their beliefs on aliens, meditation, and telepathic contacts with demons have become popular in a larger milieu within the currents of recent non-LaVeyan theistic Satanism.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1" /> According to Petersen's survey (2014), the Joy of Satan's angelfire network has a surprising prominence among theistic Satanist websites on the internet".<ref name=":7" /> James R. Lewis's "Satan census"(2009) also revealed a number of respondents to the Joy of Satan.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Holt|first=Cimminnee|date=August 2012|title=Satanists and Scholars: A Historiographic Overview and Critique of Scholarship on Religious Satanism|url=https://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/974626/6/Holt.MA.Thesis.Final.pdfa.pdf|journal=A Thesis in The Department Of Religion|volume=|pages=87|via=Spectrum Library}}</ref> |
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In 2006 it was discovered that the Joy of Satan shared NSM's Tulsa post office box, following the exposure of Andrea Herrington among Joy of Satan's members as the wife of Neo-Nazi leader, Clifford Herrington cut ties with the National Socialist Movement, many adherents abandoned Joy of Satan and formed their own autonomous Satanist or Neo-Pagan organizations.<ref name=":11">{{Cite news|last=Zaitchik|first=Alexander|date=2006|title=THE NATIONAL SOCIALIST MOVEMENT IMPLODES|work=Southern Poverty Law Center|url=https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2006/national-socialist-movement-implodes|url-status=live|access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> In July 2006, after the exposure of Herrington's wife's Satanic website within the National Socialist Movement, Andrea and Clifford Herrington were both kicked out of the National Socialist Movement; following the Herrington scandal, Bill White, the then-National Socialist Movement's spokesman, also quit alongside many others.<ref name=":1" /> |
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| ⚫ | Much of their beliefs on aliens, meditation, and telepathic contacts with demons have become popular in a larger milieu within the currents of recent non-LaVeyan theistic Satanism.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1" /> According to Petersen's survey (2014), the Joy of Satan's angelfire network has a surprising prominence among theistic Satanist websites on the internet".<ref name=":7" /> James R. Lewis's "Satan census"(2009) also revealed a |
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== Beliefs == |
== Beliefs == |
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[[File:Sigil_of_Lucifer.svg|thumb|A [[Sigil (magic)|sigil]] of [[Lucifer]] adapted from the ''[[Grimorium Verum]]'' by the Joy of Satan in 2004.]] |
[[File:Sigil_of_Lucifer.svg|thumb|A [[Sigil (magic)|sigil]] of [[Lucifer]] adapted from the ''[[Grimorium Verum]]'' by the Joy of Satan in 2004.]] |
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The basic ideas of the Joy of Satan on extraterrestrials, meditation, and telepathic contacts with demons have been known extensively and most appreciated in the modern current of theistic Satanism<ref name=":1" />; for the rest, the spiritual Satanist may adopt their ideas as a model.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":10" /> Unsurprisingly, the group is also known to be very anti-Christian and very eclectic, even if the Middle and Far East and [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] flavor seem popular.<ref name=":7" /> |
The basic ideas of the Joy of Satan on extraterrestrials, meditation, and telepathic contacts with demons have been known extensively and most appreciated in the modern current of theistic Satanism<ref name=":1" />; for the rest, the spiritual Satanist may adopt their ideas as a model, distancing themselves from the groups controversial beliefs and affiliations.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":10" /> Unsurprisingly, the group is also known to be very anti-Christian and very eclectic, even if the Middle and Far East and [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] flavor seem popular.<ref name=":7" /> |
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=== Extraterrestrials === |
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The Joy of Satan presents theories of extraterrestrial hypothesis<ref name=":1" /> with the idea that Satan and the Demons of the Goetia are actually sentient and powerful extraterrestrial beings,<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":10" /> whose origins pre-dated [[Abrahamic religions]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Acito|first=Monica|date=January 27, 2021|title=Spiritual Satanism - What Is It?|work=Heroic Phoenix|url=https://www.eroicafenice.com/salotto-culturale/satanismo-spirituale-che-cose/|url-status=live|access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> From these theories, Maxine Dietrich derived the ideas of a mortal struggle between enlightened aliens and a monstrous extra-terrestrial race, the [[Reptilian conspiracy theory|Reptilians]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":6" /> One of the benign aliens, [[Enki]] |
The Joy of Satan presents theories of extraterrestrial hypothesis<ref name=":1" /> with the idea that Satan and the Demons of the Goetia are actually sentient and powerful extraterrestrial beings,<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":10" /> whose origins pre-dated [[Abrahamic religions]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Acito|first=Monica|date=January 27, 2021|title=Spiritual Satanism - What Is It?|work=Heroic Phoenix|url=https://www.eroicafenice.com/salotto-culturale/satanismo-spirituale-che-cose/|url-status=live|access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> From these theories, Maxine Dietrich derived the ideas of a mortal struggle between enlightened aliens and a monstrous extra-terrestrial race, the [[Reptilian conspiracy theory|Reptilians]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":6" /> One of the benign aliens, [[Enki]], also called [[Nephilim]],<ref name=":0" /> and also known as Satan, created with his collaborators on Earth human beings, including the "Nordic-Aryan" race through their advanced technology of [[genetic engineering]].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":6" /> The Reptilians, in turn, created their own kind by combining their own Reptilian DNA with the DNA of semi-animal humanoids.<ref name=":1" /> After the benevolent extraterrestrials left Earth some 10,000 years ago, the agents of the Reptilians created false religions, including [[Christianity]]<ref name=":1" />, beginning the defamation of their pagan gods.<ref name=":6" /> These religions maligned the benign extraterrestrials by labeling them as devils, creating a climate of terror, sexuality being in particular, in order to better program and control humans.<ref name=":1" /> Satan, however, did not abandon humanity, having revealed himself in [[Yazidi Book of Revelation|The Black Book of Satan]] (not to be confused with the ONA'S scripture of the same name).<ref name=":1" /> |
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=== Demonology === |
=== Demonology === |
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Satan is seen as an important deity by the Joy of Satan, not as a supernatural god but a powerful and sentient being responsible for the creation of humanity.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> He also represents such notions as strength, power, justice and freedom.<ref name=":0" /> |
Satan is seen as an important deity by the Joy of Satan, not as a supernatural god but a powerful and sentient being, who is responsible for the creation of humanity.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> He also represents such notions as strength, power, justice and freedom.<ref name=":0" /> Satan and many Demons are equated with gods from ancient cultures, some of which include the [[Sumerian religion|Sumerian]] god [[Enki]], and the [[Melek Taus|Yazidi angel Melek Taus]] being seen as Satan. The JoS puts [[Yazidism]] in juxtaposition with Satanism due to sharing similar elements, such as Yazidi devotees being defined by Muslims to "[[Shaitan|Shaytan]]" and regarded as Satanists.<ref name=":5" /> It's also believed the figure of Melek Ta'Us, the peacock angel, may derive from much older Gentiles, such as the Hindu [[Saraswati]], Goddess of wisdom riding a peacock, or even the God [[Indra]] who transforms into a peacock.<ref name=":5" /> The story of Melek Ta'Us itself is also considered to have many satanic elements, such as being described as "the angel who rebelled against God"<ref name=":5" /> It's also claimed that the sacred text of the Yazidis, the [[Yazidi Book of Revelation|AL-Jilwah]] to be the "the word of Satan"<ref name=":5" /> |
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=== Symbolism === |
=== Symbolism === |
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== Practices == |
== Practices == |
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The Joy of Satan promotes a wide variety of occult practices, such as the |
The Joy of Satan promotes a wide variety of occult practices, such as the method for [[evocation]] of [[Demon|demonic entities]], including guidelines for making pacts with them.<ref name=":7">{{Cite book|last=Petersen|first=Jesper|title=Between Darwin and the Devil: Modern Satanism as Discourse, Milieu, and Self|publisher=NTNU-trykk|year=2011|isbn=978-82-471-3052-0|location=|pages=218-219, 144-146}}</ref> |
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=== Meditation === |
=== Meditation === |
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=== Rituals === |
=== Rituals === |
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The rituals proposed by the Joy of Satan are considered to be very simple and not particularly advanced, with most consisting of mainly visualization exercises rather than actual rituals known in mainstream satanic culture<ref name=":7" />. Despite what's commonly believed, the process of their rituals is not considered negotiation or 'exercises of evil', but 'telepathic communication' with [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] beings, with an almost jovial tone throughout various rituals.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":7" /> They also state Satan recognizes a lack of funds, that "Unlike the xian [Christian] churches and all of their vast wealth, pomp, and ceremonial show, Satan does not expect his people to have expensive items for ritual. If all you have is yourself, this is fine with Satan. He understands".<ref name=":7" /> |
The rituals proposed by the Joy of Satan are considered to be very simple and not particularly advanced, with most consisting of mainly visualization exercises rather than actual rituals known in mainstream satanic culture<ref name=":7" />. Despite what's commonly believed, the process of their rituals is not considered a negotiation or 'exercises of evil', but 'telepathic communication' with [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] beings, with an almost jovial tone throughout various rituals.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":7" /> They also state Satan recognizes a lack of funds, that "Unlike the xian [Christian] churches and all of their vast wealth, pomp, and ceremonial show, Satan does not expect his people to have expensive items for ritual. If all you have is yourself, this is fine with Satan. He understands".<ref name=":7" /> |
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Widely acknowledged and prominent theistic Satanist, Diane Vera,<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite book|last=Lewis|first=James|title=The Oxford Handbook of New Religious Movements: Volume II|publisher=Oxford University Press; 2 edition|year=2016|isbn=978-0190466176|location=|pages=448}}</ref> regards the JoS as having "the most comprehensive system of respectful demon evocation",<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Vera|first=Diane|date=January 27, 2021|title=About the Joy of Satan system of respectful demon evocation|url=http://theisticsatanism.com/Demons/JoS.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126020834/http://theisticsatanism.com/Demons/JoS.html|archive-date=January 28, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2021|website=Theistic Satanism}}</ref> and commends the owner of the Joy of Satan site, Maxine Dietrich, for her pioneering efforts as it's a vast improvement over the old, disrespectful grimoire methods.<ref name=":8" /> Initiates begin their paths in spiritual Satanism by the consecration of their belief and devotion to Satan, renouncing their Christian beliefs.<ref name=":5" /> This 'formal commitment' is signed in blood and burned in order to participate fully in "Satan's work upon humanity', which implies a growth in spiritual knowledge and personal power.<ref name=":7" /> |
Widely acknowledged and prominent theistic Satanist, Diane Vera,<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite book|last=Lewis|first=James|title=The Oxford Handbook of New Religious Movements: Volume II|publisher=Oxford University Press; 2 edition|year=2016|isbn=978-0190466176|location=|pages=448}}</ref> regards the JoS as having "the most comprehensive system of respectful demon evocation",<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Vera|first=Diane|date=January 27, 2021|title=About the Joy of Satan system of respectful demon evocation|url=http://theisticsatanism.com/Demons/JoS.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126020834/http://theisticsatanism.com/Demons/JoS.html|archive-date=January 28, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2021|website=Theistic Satanism}}</ref> and commends the owner of the Joy of Satan site, Maxine Dietrich, for her pioneering efforts as it's a vast improvement over the old, disrespectful grimoire methods.<ref name=":8" /> Initiates begin their paths in spiritual Satanism by the consecration of their belief and devotion to Satan, renouncing their Christian beliefs.<ref name=":5" /> This 'formal commitment' is signed in blood and burned in order to participate fully in "Satan's work upon humanity', which implies a growth in spiritual knowledge and personal power.<ref name=":7" /> |
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The central part of the "Standard Ritual to Satan" provided by the group consists in reading prayers to and even communicating with 'Father Satan one to one', which is considered a surprising break with the more traditional ceremonial activities described.<ref name=":7" /> The structure of the ritual is also considered fairly standard: After suitable preparations (bathing, lighting candles and so on), the ritual begins with ringing the bell and invoking the Four Princes of Hell.<ref name=":7" /> In the main part, the Invocation to Satan is recited, establishing a link suitable for prayer and communication. The practitioner, after concluding his endeavors, will then end the ritual with a close.<ref name=":7" /> In standard devotional rituals, the orientation shifts from control to attachment and self-development. Rituals are thus not intended to forcibly summon demons, but rather enable mystical experiences and empowerment more in tune with expressive concerns.<ref name=":7" /> Adherents of the Joy of Satan may also involve themselves in offensive warfare, mainly by participating in rituals against those they believe to be enemies of Satan,<ref name=":1" /> under the conviction to be in a largely [[Spiritual warfare|spiritual war]].<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":5" /> Reverse Torah rituals (RTRs) are rituals encouraged to members by Maxine Dietrich, instructing them to read the Torah in reverse.<ref name=":5" /> The reason for this practice is attributed to the fact that, according to JoS, when one recites the Torah they are actually "cursing all Gentile people and their Demonic (Pagan) gods"<ref name=":5" />, therefore reading it backwards would reverse this malediction. Other offensive rituals adherents may participate in are curses against churches by sending them negative energy.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Twilight|first=Jennifer|date=2013|title=SENDING NEGATIVE ENERGY AGAINST THE CHURCH? A completely useless action|url=https://www.unionesatanistiitaliani.it/index.php/inviare-energia-negativa-contro-la-chiesa|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 27, 2021|website=Italian Satanist Union}}</ref> |
The central part of the "Standard Ritual to Satan" provided by the group consists in reading prayers to and even communicating with 'Father Satan one to one', which is considered a surprising break with the more traditional ceremonial activities described.<ref name=":7" /> The structure of the ritual is also considered fairly standard: After suitable preparations (bathing, lighting candles and so on), the ritual begins with ringing the bell and invoking the Four Princes of Hell.<ref name=":7" /> In the main part, the Invocation to Satan is recited, establishing a link suitable for prayer and communication. The practitioner, after concluding his endeavors, will then end the ritual with a close.<ref name=":7" /> In standard devotional rituals, the orientation shifts from control to attachment and self-development. Rituals are thus not intended to forcibly summon demons, but rather enable mystical experiences and empowerment more in tune with expressive concerns.<ref name=":7" /> Adherents of the Joy of Satan may also involve themselves in offensive warfare, mainly by participating in rituals against those they believe to be enemies of Satan,<ref name=":1" /> under the conviction to be in a largely [[Spiritual warfare|spiritual war]].<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":5" /> Reverse Torah rituals (RTRs) are rituals encouraged to members by Maxine Dietrich, instructing them to read the Torah in reverse.<ref name=":5" /> The reason for this practice is attributed to the fact that, according to JoS, when one recites the Torah they are actually "cursing all Gentile people and their Demonic (Pagan) gods"<ref name=":5" />, therefore reading it backwards would reverse this malediction. Other offensive rituals adherents may participate in are curses against churches by sending them negative energy.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Twilight|first=Jennifer|date=2013|title=SENDING NEGATIVE ENERGY AGAINST THE CHURCH? A completely useless action|url=https://www.unionesatanistiitaliani.it/index.php/inviare-energia-negativa-contro-la-chiesa|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 27, 2021|website=Italian Satanist Union}}</ref> |
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== Clergy |
== Clergy == |
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The Joy of Satan currently consists of several high priests, of different ethnicities and backgrounds, aiding in the research and expansion of the Joy of Satan. |
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* Maxine Dietrich - Founder/Administrative High Priestess <ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":9" /> |
* Maxine Dietrich - Founder/Administrative High Priestess <ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":9" /><ref name=":11">{{Cite web|last=Dietrich|first=Maxine|date=January 29, 2021|title=Joy of Satan Ministry|url=https://www.joyofsatan.org/www.angelfire.com/empire/serpentis666/JoSClergy.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 29, 2021|website=Joy of Satan}}</ref> |
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* Hoodedcobra666 - High Priest<ref name=":5" /> |
* Hoodedcobra666 - High Priest<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":11" /> |
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* Micama Gmicalzoma - High Priest |
* Micama Gmicalzoma - High Priest<ref name=":11" /> |
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* Zildar Raasi - High Priestess |
* Zildar Raasi - High Priestess<ref name=":11" /> |
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* Shannon - High Priestess |
* Shannon - High Priestess<ref name=":11" /> |
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* Myla Limlal - High Priestess |
* Myla Limlal - High Priestess<ref name=":11" /> |
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* Lucius Oria - High Priest |
* Lucius Oria - High Priest<ref name=":11" /> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Theistic Satanism]] |
* [[Theistic Satanism]] |
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* [[Contemporary Religious Satanism]] |
* [[Contemporary Religious Satanism]] |
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* [[Quantum mechanics|Quantum Mechanics]] |
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*[[Extraterrestrial hypothesis|Extraterrestrial]] |
*[[Extraterrestrial hypothesis|Extraterrestrial]] |
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* [[Western esotericism|Esotericism]] |
* [[Western esotericism|Esotericism]] |
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* [[Enki]] |
* [[Enki]] |
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* [[Zecharia Sitchin|Zechariah Sitchin]] |
* [[Zecharia Sitchin|Zechariah Sitchin]] |
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* [[Massimo Introvigne]] |
* [[Massimo Introvigne]] |
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*[[Genetic engineering|Genetic Engineering]] |
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== Bibliography == |
== Bibliography == |
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Revision as of 04:15, 30 January 2021
| Joy of Satan | |
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| Abbreviation | JoS |
| Type | Magical order, Satanism |
| Classification | Spiritual Satanism |
| Region | International |
| Founder | Maxine Dietrich (pseudonyms) Andrea Herrington |
| Origin | 2000s |
Joy of Satan (JoS), also referred to as the Joy of Satan Ministries,[1] is an esoteric, occult group that was founded in the early 2000s by Maxine Dietrich (pseudonym of Andrea Herrington).[2][3][4] The Joy of Satan advocates "Spiritual Satanism",[5] presenting a unique synthesis of Satanism, paganism, esotericism, UFO Conspiracy and extraterrestrial hypothesis similar to those popularized by Zecharia Sitchin(1920-2010) and David Icke.[2][3]
Members of the Joy of Satan believe Satan to be “The true father and creator God of humanity and the bringer of knowledge, whose desire is for his creations, humanity, to elevate itself through knowledge and understanding."[1][6] Members are also generally polytheists, viewing Satan as one of many deities.[1][7][6] While Satan is considered a deity within the JoS, the deities themselves are understood to be highly evolved, un-aging, sentient and powerful humanoid extraterrestrial beings equated with many different gods of various ancient religions.[1][2][5][8][9]
With the closure of the Black Roses occult e-group began the creation of the Joy of Satan in the early 2000s by Maxine Dietrich where "Spiritual Satanism" was born, a current that until recently was said to be regarded only as "Theist" but then coined into "Spiritual Satanism".[10] Theistic Satanists concluded that the term "spiritual" in satanism represented the best answer to the world, considering it a "moral slap" towards anyone who has matured within themselves the idea of a materialistic, socialist and worldly Satan, thus bringing attention back to the central core of the Satanic way, precisely the spiritual evolution.[10]
Much of their beliefs on aliens, meditation, and telepathic contacts with demons have become popular in a larger milieu within the currents of recent non-LaVeyan theistic Satanism.[2][5] According to Petersen's survey (2014), the Joy of Satan's angelfire network has a surprising prominence among theistic Satanist websites on the internet".[11] James R. Lewis's "Satan census"(2009) also revealed a number of respondents to the Joy of Satan.[12]
Beliefs
The basic ideas of the Joy of Satan on extraterrestrials, meditation, and telepathic contacts with demons have been known extensively and most appreciated in the modern current of theistic Satanism[5]; for the rest, the spiritual Satanist may adopt their ideas as a model, distancing themselves from the groups controversial beliefs and affiliations.[8][9] Unsurprisingly, the group is also known to be very anti-Christian and very eclectic, even if the Middle and Far East and anthropomorphic flavor seem popular.[11]
Extraterrestrials
The Joy of Satan presents theories of extraterrestrial hypothesis[5] with the idea that Satan and the Demons of the Goetia are actually sentient and powerful extraterrestrial beings,[1][2][5][8][9] whose origins pre-dated Abrahamic religions.[5][10][13] From these theories, Maxine Dietrich derived the ideas of a mortal struggle between enlightened aliens and a monstrous extra-terrestrial race, the Reptilians.[5][8] One of the benign aliens, Enki, also called Nephilim,[1] and also known as Satan, created with his collaborators on Earth human beings, including the "Nordic-Aryan" race through their advanced technology of genetic engineering.[2][5][8] The Reptilians, in turn, created their own kind by combining their own Reptilian DNA with the DNA of semi-animal humanoids.[5] After the benevolent extraterrestrials left Earth some 10,000 years ago, the agents of the Reptilians created false religions, including Christianity[5], beginning the defamation of their pagan gods.[8] These religions maligned the benign extraterrestrials by labeling them as devils, creating a climate of terror, sexuality being in particular, in order to better program and control humans.[5] Satan, however, did not abandon humanity, having revealed himself in The Black Book of Satan (not to be confused with the ONA'S scripture of the same name).[5]
Demonology
Satan is seen as an important deity by the Joy of Satan, not as a supernatural god but a powerful and sentient being, who is responsible for the creation of humanity.[1][5] He also represents such notions as strength, power, justice and freedom.[1] Satan and many Demons are equated with gods from ancient cultures, some of which include the Sumerian god Enki, and the Yazidi angel Melek Taus being seen as Satan. The JoS puts Yazidism in juxtaposition with Satanism due to sharing similar elements, such as Yazidi devotees being defined by Muslims to "Shaytan" and regarded as Satanists.[10] It's also believed the figure of Melek Ta'Us, the peacock angel, may derive from much older Gentiles, such as the Hindu Saraswati, Goddess of wisdom riding a peacock, or even the God Indra who transforms into a peacock.[10] The story of Melek Ta'Us itself is also considered to have many satanic elements, such as being described as "the angel who rebelled against God"[10] It's also claimed that the sacred text of the Yazidis, the AL-Jilwah to be the "the word of Satan"[10]
Symbolism
Animals have been well regarded as sacred symbols, with the most profound and popular being the Serpent and its various adaptations such as the symbol of Edenic knowledge, the symbol of the caduceus and the symbol of the kundalini.[10]
Practices
The Joy of Satan promotes a wide variety of occult practices, such as the method for evocation of demonic entities, including guidelines for making pacts with them.[11]
Meditation
Meditation has been an important element in the Spiritual Satanic sect, but greatly emphasized in the Joy of Satan. Providing an extensive array of ‘Satanic Meditation’ techniques, categorized as beginner, intermediate and advance, members may go in any direction for inspiration and growth,[11] practitioners experimenting with these meditations can find them useful.[10]
Rituals
The rituals proposed by the Joy of Satan are considered to be very simple and not particularly advanced, with most consisting of mainly visualization exercises rather than actual rituals known in mainstream satanic culture[11]. Despite what's commonly believed, the process of their rituals is not considered a negotiation or 'exercises of evil', but 'telepathic communication' with anthropomorphic beings, with an almost jovial tone throughout various rituals.[5][11] They also state Satan recognizes a lack of funds, that "Unlike the xian [Christian] churches and all of their vast wealth, pomp, and ceremonial show, Satan does not expect his people to have expensive items for ritual. If all you have is yourself, this is fine with Satan. He understands".[11]
Widely acknowledged and prominent theistic Satanist, Diane Vera,[1][14] regards the JoS as having "the most comprehensive system of respectful demon evocation",[15] and commends the owner of the Joy of Satan site, Maxine Dietrich, for her pioneering efforts as it's a vast improvement over the old, disrespectful grimoire methods.[15] Initiates begin their paths in spiritual Satanism by the consecration of their belief and devotion to Satan, renouncing their Christian beliefs.[10] This 'formal commitment' is signed in blood and burned in order to participate fully in "Satan's work upon humanity', which implies a growth in spiritual knowledge and personal power.[11]
The central part of the "Standard Ritual to Satan" provided by the group consists in reading prayers to and even communicating with 'Father Satan one to one', which is considered a surprising break with the more traditional ceremonial activities described.[11] The structure of the ritual is also considered fairly standard: After suitable preparations (bathing, lighting candles and so on), the ritual begins with ringing the bell and invoking the Four Princes of Hell.[11] In the main part, the Invocation to Satan is recited, establishing a link suitable for prayer and communication. The practitioner, after concluding his endeavors, will then end the ritual with a close.[11] In standard devotional rituals, the orientation shifts from control to attachment and self-development. Rituals are thus not intended to forcibly summon demons, but rather enable mystical experiences and empowerment more in tune with expressive concerns.[11] Adherents of the Joy of Satan may also involve themselves in offensive warfare, mainly by participating in rituals against those they believe to be enemies of Satan,[5] under the conviction to be in a largely spiritual war.[8][5][10] Reverse Torah rituals (RTRs) are rituals encouraged to members by Maxine Dietrich, instructing them to read the Torah in reverse.[10] The reason for this practice is attributed to the fact that, according to JoS, when one recites the Torah they are actually "cursing all Gentile people and their Demonic (Pagan) gods"[10], therefore reading it backwards would reverse this malediction. Other offensive rituals adherents may participate in are curses against churches by sending them negative energy.[10][16]
Clergy
The Joy of Satan currently consists of several high priests, of different ethnicities and backgrounds, aiding in the research and expansion of the Joy of Satan.
- Maxine Dietrich - Founder/Administrative High Priestess [2][3][4][17]
- Hoodedcobra666 - High Priest[10][17]
- Micama Gmicalzoma - High Priest[17]
- Zildar Raasi - High Priestess[17]
- Shannon - High Priestess[17]
- Myla Limlal - High Priestess[17]
- Lucius Oria - High Priest[17]
See also
Bibliography
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