Satano-Grigorism
Satano-Grigorism is an organized theistic Satanic religion centered on the worship of Satanael and the Watchers (also known as the Grigori). It is maintained and practiced by the Grigorist Temple of Satanael (GToS). Its values center around individuality, pride, self-love, self-awareness, self-reliance, and rational inquiry.
Theology
Satano-Grigorists are hard polytheists who believe in the existence of numerous distinct and discrete beings in the spiritual realm. In addition to Satanael and the Watchers, inhabitants of the spiritual realm include angels, pagan gods, and spirits of the dead. Followers of the religion view spiritual beings as finite and imperfect and consider them to lack the power of creation.
Cosmology
The Satano-Grigorist view of the creator is a form of panendeism, accepting an impersonal creator called Motsai, which only acted to initiate the universe, the spiritual beings, and potentially the emergence of life. Motsai does not intervene in the results of its creation. The religion accepts modern scientific consensus regarding evolution and rejects intelligent design; most Satano-Grigorists also reject abiogenesis.
Satano-Grigorists reject most Yahwist cosmological concepts, such as intelligent design or heaven and hell.
Philosophy
The tradition teaches that truth is objective and discoverable through reason, evidence, and critical inquiry. Morality, on the other hand, is considered to not be objective. Satano-Grigorist meta-ethics resemble expressivist positions; moral statements are seen as mere expressions of individuals' personal sentiments.
Practices
Common Satano-Grigorist practices include:
- Prayer
- Ritual
- Offering
- Power meditation
- Celebration of holidays
Direct communication with deities through ritual is a central component of the faith, and is highly preferred over indirect communication through divination.
Organization
The central religious organization associated with Satano-Grigorism is the Grigorist Temple of Satanael (GToS), which maintains religious resources, coordinates community activities, and oversees membership.