Satano-Grigorism

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 emphasize rational inquiry and elevation of the Self.

Satano-Grigorists reject both atheistic Satanism and the concept of an omnipotent, omniscient, personal creator deity. Instead, the tradition teaches that an impersonal, all-permeating, and currently inactive entity known as Motsai initiated existence and the emergence of life, and that all spiritual beings came forth from Motsai. Spiritual beings are viewed as finite, imperfect, and unable to create in the way that Motsai can.

Theology

Satano-Grigorists are hard polytheists who believe in the existence of numerous distinct and discrete beings in the spiritual realm, including those who are not worshipped by GToS itself. These include angels, pagan gods, and spirits of the dead. The religion teaches that no deity created any other.

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.

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.

See also

• Satanael
• Watchers
• Grigorist Temple of Satanael