Satanic Temple Gains Ground in Chile as Traditional Religions Decline
In Chile, a conservative nation deeply rooted in Catholicism, a growing group of Satanists, known as the Temple of Satan: Satanists and Luciferians of Chile, is seeking legal recognition as a religious association. This group, founded in 2021, embraces rationality, individualism, and the mundane life, rejecting traditional religious dogmas and worshipping humankind instead of deities. The Temple’s application has ignited debate within Chilean society, highlighting a potential shift in religious landscape as people seek alternatives to traditional institutions grappling with scandals and perceived restrictions. The group’s quest for recognition, in a country where Catholicism has held significant sway, represents a bold challenge to established norms and a symbolic rebellion against the status quo.
John Q. Hosedrinker