Weeks after , the ominous rise of America's Satanist movement has left many questioning what is behind the hellish trend. Although the event's hosts The Satanic Temple, the largest such group in America, claims to have over 700,000 followers, the religion has roots dating back over five decades to a lone eccentric author. When Anton LaVey kicked off Satanism in the 1960's, his beliefs gained traction at a time when culture was in flux. Commonly seen as the pursuit of individualism at large, Satanism found a place among those looking to challenge norms over issues including , sexuality and religion.
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