by Elisa Black
(USA)
Druid at stonehenge - Stonehenge, England, has special significance to Druids - photo by Christopher_Hawkins
Satanism (noun): The worship of Satan characterized by a travesty of the Christian rites
I would first like to stress that there is no link between the true Satanic cults and those who practice the Wiccan religion and witches. This is a common misconception and is false.
The ritual of the satanic cults and the sacrificing of black cats can be traced back to the ancient druid priests from 2000 years ago, and even the Christian religion. It began by druid priests gathering around a bonfire at night with the citizens of the village and offering animal sacrifices to Samhein - the lord of the dead. The priests convinced the villagers the cats were responsible for everything from bad weather to shorter days to being a vessel to evil spirits. This ceremony was performed on the day before the Celtic new year (October 31). The first ceremonies began by sacrificing animals in general. In later years the cat was the animal of choice for these rituals. The acceptance that cats were evil was no great feat given the history and superstitions involving cats. This religion morphed into the satanism we know today.
The irony of this historical information is that all of this may be true or none of this may be true. There is a lot of information on the internet and this is a good reference
. This site also offers information on the refusal to adopt out solid black cats close to Halloween. The article also discusses how ANY color or cat should be protected against the kidnappings/adoption of animals (DOGS INCLUDED) which seem to begin as early as August. I urge EVERYONE out there who is a pet owner to read this article. If you think these cults do not practice in your area you're going through life with blinders on. There is no "good part of town" logic used here. Anywhere is vulnerable.
My opinion on everything listed here is quite simple. I believe most of it. To this day there are many private sects for both good and evil in which initiations, ceremonies and member identity are kept secret. No one outside of the group knows the inner knowledge of the sect. To share information to a family member or friend is a grave violation and may be punished by banning said member. Worse punishments may also be enforced.
Years ago I heard firsthand of a Church of God minister who had the courage to confront groups of these cult members during an animal ritual. As recently as a year ago I heard (also from a Church of God minister) how many Church of God congregations pick the site to build a church. I am basing these final paragraphs on the information I learned from these men. I consider them as cat rescuers because they have risked their lives not only for their religious views but as a rescuer of cats meant for sacrifice.
The satanic cults tend to have 4 cults in an area representing east, west, north and south. The Church of God also attempt to cover the 4 poles with God, keeping the satanic members at bay and protecting the town. A classic struggle for good against evil is still being fought in big cities and rural towns in America. I cannot speak for the rest of the world.
I learned enough to stay far away from these cults as their members include highly respected citizens. Some may be reading this now and want to know who I am and where I am. Rest assured I am only reporting facts that can mostly be verified using the internet. As for any other information I assure you I can keep a secret and am no threat to anyone.
Elisa
Other source:
http://www.answers.com/topic/satanism
Hi Philip, Well I am sorry to hear this but unsurprised. It would not surprise me in the slightest if the cats are being abused/killed in some kind of satanic ritual. But I don’t believe that it is right to blame this on Romanians. It could be some misguided individuals. Some do abuse cats in the name of some sort of ancient ritual but it is simple animal abuse obviously. I agree policing in the UK is almost non-existent. We are alone on these matters. Satanists do exist in the UK.
AI says this about Satanists in the UK:
Yes. **Satanists do exist in the UK**, but probably not in the way most people imagine.
### Who they actually are
In the UK, Satanists are:
* **Very small in number**
* **Mostly secular or symbolic**, not supernatural
* **Law-abiding and public**, not underground cultists
The two strands you’ll encounter are:
#### 1. Symbolic / secular Satanists
These are the majority.
* They don’t believe in a literal Satan.
* “Satan” is used as a **symbol of individual autonomy, scepticism, and resistance to religious authority**.
* Think philosophy club with a black aesthetic, not candlelit vaults.
Groups associated with this approach do have **UK members and chapters**, though they are modest and low-key.
#### 2. Self-styled or fringe individuals
A much smaller category.
* Individuals who *call themselves* Satanists without belonging to any recognised organisation.
* Sometimes motivated by rebellion, shock value, or personal turmoil.
* When criminal acts occur, they are **individual crimes**, not organised belief systems.
### What they do *not* do
* No animal sacrifice
* No illegal rituals
* No exemptions from UK law
* No recognised religious right to harm people or animals
UK law treats Satanism like any other belief system: **freedom of belief stops at criminal behaviour**.
### Why they feel invisible
* They don’t proselytise.
* They don’t wear uniforms.
* Many are indistinguishable from atheists, humanists, or civil libertarians until the subject comes up.
### Bottom line
Yes, Satanists exist in the UK.
They are **few**, **mostly symbolic**, **generally boring**, and **far more interested in personal liberty than theatrics**.
The genuinely dangerous behaviours people associate with “Satanists” almost always turn out to be **ordinary cruelty, mental illness, or moral panic wearing a dramatic label**.
Personally, it would not surprise me if the cats are being abused for some misguided ritual as you suggest. What can you do? Get the police to arrest them for illegal drug use?! Not sure if that is good advice. Alternative idea: if you are renting then move as soon as is convenient. I have always felt that the best thing is to move despite being very inconvenient. The alternative is often worse!
Sorry I am not very helpful.
Good evening,
I am concerned about missing cats in the area and two being taken into a house which are now nowhere to be seen. They were brought to the house almost as if those involved were attempting to do so, unnoticed. There was a bonfire recently and now no cats in the window, which are now as usual wide open. Last year, our cats both at the same time became dreadfully ill and one almost died within the space of two weeks and yet the vet could not establish a cause of injury. They apparently detected no poisoning. I mistook the shades and blacked-out curtains all year round as these new tenants being heroin-addicts but am concerned they are in fact satanists. I certainly know they have Romanian blood and am also wondering whether gypsies ever use cats for rituals. These latest cats could only be discerned in the window of the house as silhouettes and so am unsure as to the colour of them, if that makes a difference.
I am in the UK, where policing is non-existent. And if anything, the law if flipped on its head, seemingly with criminals getting away with everything and normal people having to put up with it.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Yours faithfully,
Philip Morgan.