“Devil worship,” or Satanism, refers to beliefs and practices centered on Satan or the Devil, though its modern forms are diverse and do not all involve worshipping a literal devil. While historically used as an accusation against various groups and often associated with harmful and fictional rituals like blood sacrifice, contemporary Satanism includes organizations like the Church of Satan and The Satanic Temple, which focus on individual freedom, self-empowerment, and social activism through a Satanic framework.Â