Catholic University Offers Course On Satanism

[matcom]

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ROME -- To help priests combat a growing interest in satanism, a Vatican-recognized university in Rome is offering a follow-up to a course on exorcism given earlier this year.

Pontifical Academy Regina Apostolorum's new course, which starts in October, will explore biblical, theological, historical and legal aspects of satanism.

Exorcists will give the last lesson in February.

The university said fascination with satanism is on the upswing and priests need "solid preparation" for it.

The university, run by the conservative Legionaries of Christ, said recent crimes related to satanism show it's a problem that's often underestimated.

When the first course began, Italy was gripped by the ritual satanic deaths of three people, including a 19-year-old allegedly stabbed to death because her killers believed she personified the Virgin Mary. Two rock band members were later convicted of murder.

Police also have discovered sites outside Rome where they say satanists hold Black Masses.

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[Crazy Guggenheim]

1. Cool!

666.

[davidinalameda]

2. kewl

I need to brush up on my virgin sacrificing skills

living in San Francisco, it's hard to find virgins

[Texasgal]

3. The number of the beast!!

yeah...

[Smarmie Doofus]

4. Religionists need Satanists and vice versa.....

sort of the way political extremists need their polar opposite to justify their existence. Bin Ladenists v. PNAC -types, for example.

In the case of the above, the silver lining might be that the heat will be taken off of other scapegoat groups ( gays, esp.) for a while, anyway... til the Satanist fun fizzles out.

Then it'll be time to revert to gays or pick a whole other scapegoat group.


Much more fun and excitement in store, either way!