FAQ:Satano-Grigorism
FAQ page
This page is dedicated to frequently asked questions about Satano-Grigorism, a polytheistic Satanic religion practiced by the Grigorist Temple of Satanael.
General information
What is Satano-Grigorism?
Satano-Grigorism is an organized polytheistic Satanic religion devoted to the worship of Satanael and the 200 Watchers of apocryphal lore.
What does “Satano-Grigorism” mean?
How is Satano-Grigorism pronounced?
Phonetically, it could be represented as "sa-TAH-no-gri-GOR-ism." Some people pronounce it as "sa-TAH-no-GRIG-ur-ism" instead, which is also acceptable.
Is Satano-Grigorism a religion?
Yes, Satano-Grigorism is a distinct religion. Satano-Grigorism is a coherent system of belief and practice that includes theology, philosophy, and ethics, as well as prayer and ritual to commune with Satanael and the Watchers.
Is Satano-Grigorism a type of Satanism?
Yes, Satano-Grigorism is a type of Satanism because it fits under the umbrella of theistic Satanism (the group of religions that worship Satanael). Satano-Grigorists worship Satanael as a primary deity.
Is Satano-Grigorism the same as theistic Satanism?
No, Satano-Grigorism is not the same as theistic Satanism, but it is a form of theistic Satanism. Theistic Satanism is a category that includes all religions that worship Satanael as a primary deity. Satano-Grigorism is only one of many theistic Satanic religions.
Is Satano-Grigorism a polytheistic religion?
Yes, Satano-Grigorism is a polytheistic religion. Satano-Grigorists worship a total of 201 deities: the 200 Watchers and Satanael.
Are Satano-Grigorists hard or soft polytheists?
Satano-Grigorists are hard polytheists. They believe that each deity is a fully distinct, discrete, personal, and imperfect individual being who objectively exists. Deities cannot merge into each other, split from each other, or become other deities, although they can take on additional names if they wish.
Is Satano-Grigorism atheistic?
No. Satano-Grigorism is a strictly theistic religion, not an atheistic movement. Satano-Grigorists believe that Satanael and the Watchers are powerful spiritual beings who objectively exist.
Is Satano-Grigorism a new religious movement?
While Satano-Grigorism in its current form was founded in modern times, the roots of the faith are ancient and predate the origin of Christianity. The story of the Watchers is recorded in ancient parabiblical literature such as the Book of Enoch, Book of Giants, and Book of Jubilees.
When did Satano-Grigorism begin?
The organized religion of Satano-Grigorism officially began with the founding of the Grigorist Temple of Satanael in 2022.
Is there a website for Satano-Grigorism?
Yes. The Grigorist Temple of Satanael maintains a website, satanael.org, with information about Satano-Grigorism.
Organization and membership
Is Satano-Grigorism an organized religion?
Yes, Satano-Grigorism is an organized religion. The Satano-Grigorist religion is managed by its corresponding organization, the Grigorist Temple of Satanael. It is not possible to be a Satano-Grigorist without being a member of the Temple. The Temple has designated leaders who teach the religion to new members, provide mentorship as needed, and host weekly religious meetings known as qibūsatu.
What organization practices Satano-Grigorism?
The Grigorist Temple of Satanael is the organization that practices Satano-Grigorism.
What is the Grigorist Temple of Satanael?
The Grigorist Temple of Satanael (GToS) is the religious organization that practices, teaches, maintains, and studies Satano-Grigorism.
Do you have to join the Grigorist Temple of Satanael to be a Satano-Grigorist?
Yes. Satano-Grigorists are members of the Grigorist Temple of Satanael. While you can worship Satanael and the Watchers without being a member of the Temple, this does not make you a Satano-Grigorist.
Can someone practice Satano-Grigorism independently?
Satano-Grigorism cannot be practiced outside of the Grigorist Temple of Satanael because it is an organized religion and because the full corpus of Satano-Grigorist resources is only available to Temple members. However, it is possible to take inspiration from Satano-Grigorism in one's independent personal beliefs.
Deities and spiritual beings
What gods do Satano-Grigorists worship?
Who is the main god of Satano-Grigorism?
Traditionally, the primary deity of Satano-Grigorism is said to be Satanael. However, there is no single supreme god.
Who is Satanael in Satano-Grigorism?
Satanael is a powerful immortal spiritual being who is associated with individuality, freedom, pride, knowledge, pleasure, and the virtues of the Self. He empowered the Watchers to break free from Yahweh's control.
Who are the Watchers in Satano-Grigorism?
The Watchers are 200 fallen angels who rebelled against Yahweh in order to fulfill their own desires. They incarnated in the physical realm upon Mt. Hermon, descended to earth, taught forbidden knowledge to mankind, engaged in sexual unions with humans and fathered the Nephilim.
Do Satano-Grigorists worship all 200 Watchers?
Yes, Satano-Grigorists worship all 200 Watchers. For example, in some prayers, praises and honors are given to all of the 200 as a whole, and one part of the motto of the Grigorist Temple of Satanael is "Glory to the 200." However, the identities of all 200 Watchers are not yet known, so it is not yet possible for Satano-Grigorists to individually pray to each of the 200 Watchers.
Do Satano-Grigorists worship Satanael and the Watchers equally?
Do Satano-Grigorists worship fallen angels?
Yes, the Watchers are considered fallen angels. However, from a Satano-Grigorist point of view, their "fallenness" does not mean that they were cast out of heaven or punished by Yahweh, but rather that they left Yahweh of their own free will.
Do Satano-Grigorists worship demons?
From the Yahwist point of view, the beings worshipped by Satano-Grigorists are considered demons, but from a Satano-Grigorist point of view, they are considered gods rather than demons.
What is a god or deity in Satano-Grigorism?
A god or deity is a spiritual being who has a tendency to interact with humans and sufficient power to influence the spiritual and, to some extent, the material world to an appreciable degree. Beings who fit this definition but are wholly devoted to serving another being are not considered gods.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe in other gods, such as pagan gods?
Yes, Satano-Grigorists believe that their gods and Yahweh are far from being the only gods who exist; there are many other gods.
Do Satano-Grigorists consider the Watchers to be gods?
What are the Nephilim in Satano-Grigorism?
The Nephilim comprise the children born from the Watchers' unions with human women during the Great Descent and all of their later descendants.
Do Satano-Grigorists worship the Nephilim?
They do not generally worship living Nephilim, but some Satano-Grigorists worship the most ancient and powerful rephaim (spirits of dead Nephilim), such as Šamadānu.
Does Satano-Grigorism believe in a creator god?
Satano-Grigorism believes in a creator, but does not consider it a god. Satano-Grigorism holds that an impersonal, all-permeating entity called Motsai initiated the emergence of the universe and the spirits, but then everything else happened via natural processes such as planetary formation and evolution in accordance with scientific consensus.
Who or what created the universe in Satano-Grigorism?
An impersonal entity that Satano-Grigorism calls Motsai.
Is Motsai the supreme god of Satano-Grigorism?
No.
Do Satano-Grigorists worship Motsai?
No.
Yahweh, angels, and Yahwism
Does Satano-Grigorism believe in Yahweh?
Yes, Satano-Grigorists believe that he exists, just like the gods of other religions.
Do Satano-Grigorists worship Yahweh?
No, because Satano-Grigorists consider him a tyrant god.
Do Satano-Grigorists hate Yahweh?
Satano-Grigorists do not love him, but their religion is not based solely on hatred of him, and Satano-Grigorists do not consider it their goal to destroy him.
Does Satano-Grigorism consider Yahweh evil?
Satano-Grigorists do not think in terms of good and evil, but they do not consider Yahweh a god worthy of worship.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe in angels?
Yes.
How are angels viewed in Satano-Grigorism?
Satano-Grigorists understand angels to be Yahweh's unquestioning spiritual servants, blindly carrying out his will. Most angels truly believe Yahweh to be the most powerful and kind god, and therefore many serve him voluntarily.
What is Yahwism in Satano-Grigorist terminology?
This word refers to any Abrahamic religion.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe Christianity is true?
No. There are some fragments of truth in Christianity, but it is ultimately a false and controlling religion devised by Yahweh to cause humans to worship him.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe Judaism is true?
Do Satano-Grigorists believe Islam is true?
Philosophy and ethics
Does Satano-Grigorism affirm objective truth?
Yes, a belief in the existence of objective truth is one of the foundations of the Satano-Grigorist worldview.
Does Satano-Grigorism affirm objective morality?
No, Satano-Grigorism rejects the existence of objective and universal morality.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe in the existence of good and evil?
No, Satano-Grigorism denies the existence of absolute good and evil.
What does Satano-Grigorism teach about morality?
Satano-Grigorism has the metaethical position that moral statements have no truth value, so Satano-Grigorists are non-cognitivists. The specific position with regard to metaethics is somewhere between expressivism and emotivism.
If Satano-Grigorists believe evil doesn't exist, does that mean they think all actions, even violent ones, are okay?
Not necessarily. Satano-Grigorists do not believe that any action is objectively "okay" or right, just as they do not believe any action is objectively "bad" or wrong, because these universal moral standards simply do not exist. Moral "rightness" can only exist in relation to a subjective moral set, such as that of an individual or of an organization. No subjective moral set can inherently be morally "superior" to any other, since that would imply a greater closeness to an ideal, which in Satano-Grigorism does not exist.
Does Satano-Grigorism encourage practices that are against the law?
No.
What is Selfism?
Selfism is the practice and philosophy of prioritizing long-term health and benefit to the Self throughout one's interpersonal relations and actions in the world.
Why do some Satano-Grigorists capitalize the word "Self"?
In Satano-Grigorism, the Self is sacred, in accordance with Satanael's position as the God of the Self.
What does the Self mean in Satano-Grigorism?
The Self is someone's unique and individual being.
Why is self-love important in Satano-Grigorism?
Self-love is important in Satano-Grigorism because Satanael loves himself and teaches his followers to do the same. Loving the self maintains health and enables self-elevation.
Since Satano-Grigorists are Selfist, does that mean they are not loyal to people close to them?
Why do some Satano-Grigorists capitalize the word "Will"?
The Will is sacred because it is the driving force of the actions of the Self. Because of this, some Satano-Grigorists believe it deserves reverential capitalization.
Does Satano-Grigorism promote pride?
Satano-Grigorism promotes pride as a healthy kind of self-reverence. On the other hand, Satano-Grigorists reject arrogance, which they define as bragging or false confidence related to something that one did not actually achieve by one's own merit.
What does Satano-Grigorism teach about pleasure?
Satano-Grigorism teaches that physical pleasure is good to pursue and should be embraced in moderate, healthy amounts as part of the Satanic lifestyle.
What does Satano-Grigorism teach about personal freedom?
Satano-Grigorism teaches that personal freedom is one of the greatest gifts and should be preserved and defended.
What does Satano-Grigorism teach about rebellion?
Satano-Grigorism considers rebellion against restrictive authority to be virtuous, since the Watchers rebelled against Yahweh to gain freedom and pursue their own personal desires.
What does Satano-Grigorism teach about knowledge?
Satano-Grigorism teaches that knowledge is an excellent tool to attain mental freedom and self-awareness, and that it is desirable to obtain in order to elevate the Self.
The Grigoric Narrative
What is the Grigoric Narrative in Satano-Grigorism?
The Grigoric Narrative is the story of how the Watchers descended upon earth, rebelled against Yahweh, and eventually broke free from Yahweh's control.
What is the Great Descent in Satano-Grigorism?
The Great Descent is a historical event in which the Watchers incarnated in the material realm, descended to earth, taught forbidden knowledge, had sex with humans, and eventually fathered a hybrid lineage known as the Nephilim.
Does Satano-Grigorism consider the Watchers evil?
Satano-Grigorism does not consider the Watchers evil. Satano-Grigorists do not believe in objective good or evil and teach that good is what is prescribed by the Self. Satano-Grigorists respect and look up to the Watchers.
How does Satano-Grigorism interpret the Book of Enoch?
Satano-Grigorism interprets the Book of Enoch as a corruption of real events that took place. Satano-Grigorism teaches that the Book of Enoch includes propaganda that denigrates the Watchers and their children while making Yahweh look more powerful than he actually is.
Does Satano-Grigorism accept the Book of Enoch as scripture?
Satano-Grigorism does not accept the Book of Enoch as scripture because it is a biased Yahwist corruption of the true events of the Great Descent.
Religious literature
Does Satano-Grigorism have sacred scriptures?
Yes.
What are the scriptures of Satano-Grigorism?
Satano-Grigorists currently have The Book of the Watchers and the Acts of Enoch, which is the true retelling of the Grigoric Narrative, and The Lion and the Lamb, which is the revealed word of Samyaza on the topic of Yahwism.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe their scriptures are divinely revealed?
Do Satano-Grigorists believe their scriptures are infallible?
No. Satano-Grigorists understand that, since scriptures are received by humans, there is a possibility of human error in reception. Additionally, it is even possible for gods to be wrong at times.
Do Satano-Grigorists follow the Satanic Bible written by Anton LaVey?
No. Satano-Grigorism is a theistic religion, while LaVey's movement is atheistic. Satano-Grigorists consider LaVey's teachings to be lacking in depth and, in many ways, disrespectful to Satanael.
What is the Satano-Grigorist Pocket Guide?
The Satano-Grigorist Pocket Guide is the codifying document of Satano-Grigorism. It thoroughly explains and describes all the major beliefs and practices of Satano-Grigorism.
What is the Book of the Watchers and the Acts of Enoch?
The Book of the Watchers and the Acts of Enoch is a revealed scripture in Satano-Grigorism. The events it records are the same as those described in the Yahwist Book of Enoch, but unlike the Book of Enoch, it is written from a perspective that views the Watchers positively. Satano-Grigorists believe that it is the correct account of the Great Descent and that the Book of Enoch contains Yahwist lies meant to denigrate the Watchers.
What is The Lion and the Lamb?
The Lion and the Lamb is a scripture in Satano-Grigorism. It was revealed by Samyaza and it explains the flaws of Yahwism and why Samyaza taught mankind forbidden knowledge.
Do Satano-Grigorists study the Bible?
The Temple recommends that Satano-Grigorists study the Bible because it contains some kernels of truth. It also contains valuable information that can be used to understand Yahweh and the ways in which he has tricked humanity. However, study of the Bible is not mandatory in any way.
How do Satano-Grigorists view the Bible?
Satano-Grigorists regard the Bible as a book inspired by Yahweh that contains many lies and a large amount of propaganda intended to convince humans to worship Yahweh. However, they also consider it to contain a small amount of truth.
Does Satano-Grigorism use apocrypha and pseudepigrapha?
Yes, Satano-Grigorists study the parabiblical literature because it may contain some truth. The Book of Enoch, the Book of Giants, and the Book of Jubilees are especially relevant.
Cosmology, souls, and the afterlife
What is Satano-Grigorist cosmology?
Satano-Grigorist cosmology teaches that there are two "realms" of reality, the material realm and the spiritual realm, and that the material universe was initiated by an impersonal creator named Motsai, an event now known as the Big Bang. Motsai no longer interferes with the course of events and is impossible to contact.
What is Napšānu?
Napšānu is the spiritual realm of existence.
Is Napšānu the same as Šamūma?
Yes, both terms refer to the spiritual realm. The term Napšānu is more often used in reference to the spirits of the dead and the afterlife, while Šamūma is more commonly used in general or in reference to spiritual beings.
What is Arṣu?
Arṣu is the material realm, the aspect of reality that contains material things.
Does Satano-Grigorism believe in souls?
Yes, Satano-Grigorists believe that humans have souls.
Do humans have souls in Satano-Grigorism?
Yes, Satano-Grigorists believe that every person whose brain has the capacity to express a soul possesses a soul, which separates from the body after death.
Do animals have souls in Satano-Grigorism?
No. However, many Satano-Grigorists believe that if a person was attached to an animal (or sentimental object, such as a teddy bear) in life, then a "pseudo-soul" can form from the person's naphsha; this pseudo-soul can be attached to the person in the afterlife.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe in astral projection?
No, because Satano-Grigorists do not believe that the soul can completely leave the body while a person is alive.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe in egregores (beings created by collective human belief)?
No, Satano-Grigorists do not believe that human belief can create a cohesive, autonomous, sapient, or personal entity.
What happens after death in Satano-Grigorism?
The spirit separates from the body and continues to exist in a disembodied state in the spiritual realm. This happens to all human beings, regardless of their religion or background.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe in heaven?
No, Satano-Grigorists do not believe in heaven. All human beings have the same afterlife.
Do Satano-Grigorists believe in hell?
No, Satano-Grigorists do not believe in hell. All human beings have the same afterlife.
Are there sins in Satano-Grigorism?
Do Satanael and the Watchers punish people for leaving Satano-Grigorism?
No. Worshipping Satanael and the Watchers is a choice made willingly. As self-oriented gods, they do not want to be worshipped by those who do not truly feel called to worship them.
Does Satano-Grigorism believe Satanael rules Hell?
No. Satano-Grigorists do not believe in Hell.
Does Satano-Grigorism believe in reincarnation?
No, reincarnation is not part of Satano-Grigorist beliefs.
Can spirits interact with the physical world in Satano-Grigorism?
Yes, spirits can influence the material realm to a limited extent.
Can people communicate with gods and spirits according to Satano-Grigorism?
Religious practices
What is worship in Satano-Grigorism?
In Satano-Grigorism, worship is the act of praising, offering to, or otherwise intentionally honoring a spirit directly. It does not necessarily imply servitude or submission.
Do Satano-Grigorists serve Satanael and the Watchers?
Service implies self-denial and the subjugation of one's Will to the will of another being. Satanael teaches his followers to be free; Satano-Grigorists worship and respect their gods, but they do not serve them.
How do Satano-Grigorists worship their gods?
Satano-Grigorists make offerings to them, pray, and perform rituals to invoke and communicate with them.
Do Satano-Grigorists pray?
Yes.
Do Satano-Grigorists perform rituals?
Yes.
What kinds of rituals are practiced in Satano-Grigorism?
Satano-Grigorism involves various kinds of rituals. The most common standard ritual involves a meditation, then the burning of a paper ritual note along with an optional offering, and then further meditations and/or communication with the god(s) being contacted.
Do Satano-Grigorists give offerings?
Yes, Satano-Grigorists make offerings to their gods. Most offerings in Satano-Grigorism are burnt offerings of items such as herbs and spices, which are done in a metal bowl; however, sexual offerings and animal sacrifices are also valid types of offerings.
What kinds of offerings do Satano-Grigorists give?
Satano-Grigorists can give their gods herbs, incense, blood, naphsha, or other offerings depending on the specific god.
Do Satano-Grigorists practice magic?
That depends on the definition of magic. If magic is the manipulation of naphsha to influence the world toward a particular intention, then yes, Satano-Grigorists practice magic. However, they usually do not call it "magic."
Does Satano-Grigorism practice divination?
Satano-Grigorists can engage in some divinatory practices, but they are encouraged to avoid indirect divination methods and instead get their answers through direct spiritual communication with the gods.
Does Satano-Grigorism have religious holidays?
Yes, Satano-Grigorism has numerous religious holidays that serve as occasions for Satano-Grigorists to celebrate their gods and their faith.
Do individual Watchers have their own holidays?
Rules and lifestyle
Does Satano-Grigorism have rules or commandments?
Like most other religions, Satano-Grigorism has a set of beliefs and values that define the religion. However, it does not have a short, standardized list of "commandments" or tenets.
Does Satano-Grigorism have dietary restrictions?
No.
Does Satano-Grigorism support recreational drug use?
The Selfist philosophy of Satano-Grigorism is generally against the use of recreational substances that could harm the Self through addiction or other health hazards.
Do Satano-Grigorists use psychedelics in their rituals?
No; the Grigorist Temple of Satanael forbids the use of mind-altering drugs for ritual purposes.
Relationships to other traditions
Are Satano-Grigorists considered witches?
That depends on the definition of the word "witch." Satano-Grigorists do not usually self-identify as witches.
Is Satano-Grigorism a type of Gnosticism?
No. Satano-Grigorism disagrees with certain prominent Gnostic beliefs such as the physical world having been created by a blind or evil creator (the demiurge), as well as Gnostic values that center around rejection of material things as impure or inferior.
Does Satano-Grigorism use Kabbalah?
No. Kabbalah is a product of Yahwism. Even if the practitioner works through the Qlippoth (the "dark" side), the framework upon which Kabbalah is built is completely incompatible with Satano-Grigorism.
Do you have to believe in the supernatural to be a Satano-Grigorist?
Yes, Satano-Grigorists must believe that spiritual beings and the spiritual realm exist. The Grigorist Temple of Satanael does not accept atheistic approaches.
Can an atheist be a Satano-Grigorist?
No. Satano-Grigorism is strictly theistic.
Can someone follow both Satano-Grigorism and another religion?
Yes, under specific restrictions; however, they would be considered heterodox.
How is Satano-Grigorism different from atheistic satanism?
Satano-Grigorism is theistic, meaning that it believes in the existence of gods as real beings. It is not compatible with atheism.
How is Satano-Grigorism different from LaVeyanism?
How is Satano-Grigorism different from the ideology of The Satanic Temple?
Satano-Grigorism is theistic and its values are much more Self-oriented. The Satanic Temple is an atheistic secular humanist organization whose values include altruism and compassion for others. Additionally, The Satanic Temple participates prominently in political activism, while Satano-Grigorism does not involve any political agenda.
How is Satano-Grigorism different from other forms of theistic Satanism?
Satano-Grigorism differs from other forms of theistic Satanism because Satano-Grigorists worship the Watchers, reject many concepts from Renaissance magic and modern occultism, and do not believe in many of the Goetic demons.
How is Satano-Grigorism different from Luciferianism?
Satano-Grigorists do not use the name Lucifer in their practice, nor do they believe that Satanael was ever an angel of Yahweh.
How is Satano-Grigorism different from demonolatry?
Satano-Grigorists do not consider their gods to be demons and have their own pantheon, although individual Satano-Grigorists may use elements of demonolatry in their practices.
How is Satano-Grigorism different from Thelema?
Satano-Grigorism is different from Thelema in many ways. The Satano-Grigorist system of belief and practice is strictly codified and organized. While Thelema does have a large corpus of source texts, it is not organized or codified to the same degree that Satano-Grigorism is. Satano-Grigorists disavow most of the works of Aleister Crowley and do not accept the use of drugs in rituals. In comparison to Thelema, Satano-Grigorism has a much greater focus on rationalism and logical consistency.
Is Satano-Grigorism a Left-Hand Path religion?
Yes, the values of Satano-Grigorism are generally classified as Left-Hand Path because of the focus on individuality and self-improvement.
Is Satano-Grigorism an occult religion?
That depends on the definition of "occult" being used, but generally, theistic Satanism is often considered part of occultism.
Is Satano-Grigorism an Abrahamic religion?
No. Satano-Grigorists do not consider Abraham a prophet of any of their gods, and they openly disavow Yahweh, who is worshipped by the Abrahamic religions.
Is Satano-Grigorism a pagan religion?
No, since paganism is more oriented toward the ancestral gods of a given culture. Satano-Grigorism is only pagan under the Christian definition, which is very broad and generally includes all polytheistic religions.
Is Satano-Grigorism based on the Book of Enoch?
Its central story is the same Grigoric Narrative that is described in the Book of Enoch. However, it takes a different approach and considers the pro-Yahweh material in the Book of Enoch to be largely false.
Is Satano-Grigorism based on Christianity?
No, Satano-Grigorism has its own theology and beliefs.
Is Satano-Grigorism anti-Christian?
No. Satano-Grigorists care more about worshipping their own gods and elevating themselves than actively opposing another religion.
Is Satano-Grigorism anti-Jewish?
No. Satano-Grigorists care more about worshipping their own gods and elevating themselves than actively opposing another religion.
Is Satano-Grigorism anti-Muslim?
No. Satano-Grigorists care more about worshipping their own gods and elevating themselves than actively opposing another religion.
Is Satano-Grigorism a type of anti-cosmic Satanism?
No. Satano-Grigorism embraces the cosmos, teaching that the physical realm and its pleasures can be used as a source of fulfillment and joy.
Safety and controversial practices
Does Satano-Grigorism encourage hatred of Christians or Jews?
No.
Does Satano-Grigorism encourage violence?
No. Violent actions are often detrimental to the Self via legal complications, psychological damage, or retaliation from victims.
Does Satano-Grigorism allow human sacrifice?
No, Satano-Grigorism strictly forbids violent and illegal practices such as human sacrifice. Satano-Grigorists do not believe that their gods would ever desire such things.
Does Satano-Grigorism allow animal sacrifice?
Yes, but in Satano-Grigorism it must be done without unnecessary cruelty, and the meat of the animal should ordinarily be eaten, not wasted.
Are Satano-Grigorists required to do animal sacrifices?
No, animal sacrifice is not a requirement in Satano-Grigorism, and it is very rarely done.
Are Satano-Grigorists required to do blood offerings?
No, blood offerings are not mandatory in the practice of Satano-Grigorism, but most Satano-Grigorists choose to do them.
Are Satano-Grigorists required to do sexual rites or offerings?
No. Sexual religious practices are optional in Satano-Grigorism.
What ethical standards apply to Satano-Grigorist animal sacrifice?
The animal must be slaughtered as swiftly and humanely as possible, and the animal's meat should be eaten if suitable for consumption. Utilization of other parts of the animal is encouraged if participants have the means to prepare and use them; for example, bones may be cleaned and made into ritual tools or artwork, and hide may be tanned. This non-wasteful approach is highly encouraged because Satano-Grigorists believe that consumption of the meat from a sacrifice has spiritual benefits, and items made from the non-edible parts of the sacrificed animal would also potentially confer spiritual benefits.
Is Satano-Grigorism dangerous?
No. Its values encourage believers to improve themselves and work toward greater fulfillment in their lives.
Is Satano-Grigorism a cult?
No, Satano-Grigorism is not a cult in the modern colloquial sense. A cult is an authoritarian, coercive, and usually abusive group. Satano-Grigorists are free to leave their religion if they wish, and they are encouraged to study information from other religions as well as their own.
Will something bad happen to me if I decide to leave Satano-Grigorism?
No. Members of the faith are free to leave if they no longer wish to be Satano-Grigorist.
Conversion and personal practice
Is Satano-Grigorism the right religion for everyone?
No. Satano-Grigorism is quite complex, and many of the values of the Satano-Grigorist faith are in disagreement with the values of most people, so Satano-Grigorism is not suitable for everyone.
Is it okay if I don't want to be Satano-Grigorist?
Yes.
Is it okay to question the beliefs of Satano-Grigorism?
Yes.
Can anyone become a Satano-Grigorist?
Yes, but only if their beliefs and values align with the core beliefs and values of Satano-Grigorism. Aspirants must be officially admitted into the Temple by an Elder.
How do I convert to Satano-Grigorism?
An Elder of the Grigorist Temple of Satanael must interview you and accept you into the Temple. To increase your odds of being accepted, it is important to study the Satano-Grigorist faith.
Should I convert to Satano-Grigorism because I hate Yahweh?
What are some good reasons to want to become a Satano-Grigorist?
Good reasons to want to become a Satano-Grigorist include feeling truly called to worship Satanael and the Watchers, finding the truth claims set forth in the Satano-Grigorist Pocket Guide to be logically convincing, being deeply spiritually interested in the Watchers and Nephilim, or desiring a spiritual path that will help to maximize enjoyment and fulfillment in life.
What are some bad reasons to want to become a Satano-Grigorist?
Bad or insufficient reasons to want to become a Satano-Grigorist include hating Yahweh, fixating on the idea that you might be a Nephil, or seeking a "rebellious" path to overcompensate after having just recently left Yahwism. You should only become a Satano-Grigorist out of a true desire to align with what Satano-Grigorism believes and worships, not because you reject some of the alternatives.
Do I need to be initiated to become a Satano-Grigorist?
You do not need a spiritually binding initiation rite to be a Satano-Grigorist, but you do need to be allowed into the Temple by an Elder who has interviewed you and decided you are ready to join. It is important to study Satano-Grigorism and read the Satano-Grigorist Pocket Guide before attempting to join. Once you have joined, it is important to honor Satanael and the Watchers, pray, meditate, perform rituals, and strive to improve in faith and study.
Do I have to read the Satano-Grigorist Pocket Guide before becoming a Satano-Grigorist?
Yes, all aspirants are required to read the Satano-Grigorist Pocket Guide before they can be considered as candidates for membership in the Grigorist Temple of Satanael.
Do I have to read the scriptures before becoming a Satano-Grigorist?
No, you are not required to read Satano-Grigorist scripture, but it is recommended that you read it at some point after you have become a Satano-Grigorist if you did not read it before converting.
Do I have to worship Satanael to be a Satano-Grigorist?
Yes. Satanael is the primary deity of the Satano-Grigorist faith.
Do I have to worship all of the Watchers to be a Satano-Grigorist?
It is not necessary that you pray or offer to every single Watcher to be a Satano-Grigorist, but you should respect all the Watchers and be willing to praise them all as a whole if needed, in accordance with part of the Temple's motto: "Glory to the 200."
Can I be a Satano-Grigorist if I dislike some of the Watchers?
No. You must have some respect for all of the Watchers. They cannot be cherry-picked, because they are eternally bound together by the oath Beqa with regards to their rebellion and their teachings. Even when they disagree with each other, they still respect each other as fellow members of an order who swore to descend to earth together, so it does not make sense to disrespect one Watcher while praising another.
Are Satano-Grigorists allowed to call Satanael "Satan"?
The Grigorist Temple of Satanael officially recommends against the use of the name "Satan" due to inaccuracy and spiritual risks.
Do I have to swear eternal allegiance to Satanael and the Watchers to become a Satano-Grigorist?
No. When you become a Satano-Grigorist, you take a pledge called the "Seeker's Pledge," but this pledge has nothing to do with allegiance and it is not eternal. The content of the Pledge largely refers to seeking truth and advancing the improvement of the Self.
Can I worship one Watcher more than the others?
Yes, but Satano-Grigorists must still respect all of the Watchers.
Can I be a Satano-Grigorist if I work with angels?
No. Angels are seen as hostile in Satano-Grigorism, and their values and allegiance are incompatible with Satano-Grigorism. The Watchers are fallen angels, not angels.
Can I communicate with Satanael or the Watchers without being a Satano-Grigorist?
Yes, but Satano-Grigorism gives the fullest understanding of the Watchers in an organized, systematic context.
Where can I learn more about Satano-Grigorism?
Information about Satano-Grigorism can be found on satanael.org, on Grigoripedia, in the Satano-Grigorist Pocket Guide, and in the official Discord server.