Essays on Satanism

In his book Satanic Panic: The Creation of a Contemporary Legend sociologist Jeffrey S. Victor considers the issue connected with the panic in the American society connected with the existence of satanic cults. The author’s thesis is clear: he believes that satanic cults with all the terrors connected with them are non-existent: “None of these claims (is) supported by reliable evidence. My research suggests that they are baseless and misleading. Moreover, these claims exploit widespread fears, particularly the anxieties parents have about their children. The claims are significant, however, because they are themselves the symptoms of serious problems ...

Introduction

I am a consumer and a creator of art in my Christian faith although I consider myself more of a consumer than a creator. I am consumer through my admiration and appreciation of Christian art that illustrates, portrays, and supplements tangible forms of Christianity principles. I consume Christian art by having pictures that portray Biblical events and figures. I also watch many Christian movies and plays. I also sing and worship God through Christian music and in the process considers myself a creator and a consumer. The arts have a very significant role to play in my worship and faith. Music through praise and worship ...

Arguably, Gothic culture is one of the subcultures that is found in the contemporary society. As a matter of fact, these subcultures are practiced and found in various countries in the world. In the contemporary society, Gothic subculture has come to mean various things, especially in the current age and time. Just like any other form of culture, Gothic subculture has various characteristics and styles that make them unique and distinguishable among other cultures. Gothic culture is a form of art that has various characteristics ranging from language, clothing, architecture, painting, religion, novels, as well as music. In general perspective, this ...