Linking Darwinism to Satanism and Fascism

Introduction

Today’ blog examines satanism as an ideology intertwined with Social Darwinism, Fascism, and certain strands of Communism, arguing that these belief systems share a rejection of religious morality and an admiration for power, conflict, and domination. It traces ideological links through figures such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Anton LaVey, Karl Marx, and Michael Bakunin.

It also highlights how these ideas have influenced political movements, cultural expressions, and extremist aesthetics. By presenting historical examples, statements from satanist figures, and references to practices such as eugenics, the discussion frames satanism as part of a broader network of philosophies that, in my view, have contributed to violence, moral erosion, and social harm.

Ideological Links Between Satanism, Social Darwinism, Fascism, and Cultural Extremism

As already pointed out, the affinity that satanists felt for Darwinism led naturally to an alliance between satanism and Fascism. We know that Fascism, like satanism, rests on the basic philosophy of Social Darwinism. According to Fascism, the world is an arena of conflict between various races in the struggle for survival. For a Fascist, bloodshed, wars and inflicting pain on others is a sacred duty as well as a pleasure. (For a detailed discussion of this link, see Harun Yahya’s Fascism: The Bloody Ideology of Darwinism.)

Another point in common between satanism and Darwinism is their admiration for the anti-religious 19th-century philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, who published many hateful writings against true religions. He called himself the Antichrist and died insane. His writings attacked moral virtues such as love, compassion and mercy, saying instead that harsh forces should control the world and only those with power should rule. The Nazis were the main group to adopt Nietzsche’s ideas, and today it is the neo-Nazis who continue to do so.

As mentioned earlier, satanists also admire Nietzsche; a satanist website says that: Friedrich Nietzsche is often referred to as the quintessential Satanist philosopher. It is undoubted that LaVey was influenced by Nietzsche as he would often quote from him.26 Satanists are not hesitant to admit their collaboration with fascist groups in Europe and America. For example, Anton LaVey and Blanche Barton, another prominent name in satanism, answered questions about the relationship between satanism and Fascism:

• LaVey: It’s an unholy alliance. Many different types of such people [fascists] have made contact with us in the past. The anti-Christian strength of National Socialist Germany [Nazi Germany] is part of the appeal to Satanists—the drama, the lightning, the choreography with which they moved millions of people [against religion]. . . .

• Blanche Barton: Aesthetics more than anything else are the common ground between Satanism and fascism. (The aesthetics of National Socialism and Satanism dovetail. Michael Moynihan, Didrik Soderlind, Lords of Chaos, http://www.dpjs.co.uk/modern.html)

  
  

The “aesthetics” that Barton mentions are nothing other than the ugliness that reflects the spiritual state of both these two dark ideologies. One of the best examples of the satanist-Fascist aesthetic idea can be seen in the concerts and videos of the heavy metal and black metal bands that have adopted this philosophy.

For example, one of the best known satanist-Fascist bands is the British band Cradle of Filth, whose repertoire is built on ugliness and darkness. This band’s videos are made in dark, dingy places with floors covered in mud and pitch, and walls dripping with blood and filth. The band members are made up with frightening and repulsive make-up and wear disgusting outfits such as de generates would wear.

In their concerts, religion is insulted and audience tears up religious books. The soloist of another band and a member of the Church of Satan, Marilyn Manson, sends messages to his fans suggesting that they should assault their families, religious institutions and society in general. When Manson was asked in a 1995 interview what he thought of evolution, he gave this answer: I tend to believe in Social Darwinism, so I believe the evolution of society. I guess I believe, to a certain degree, the Darwin Theory . . . I’m not, however, open to the idea of Genesis and Creationism. It doesn’t work for me. (An Interview with Marilyn Manson at the Capitol Ballroom, Washington D.C., 9 November 1995)

One of satanism and Fascism’s favorite theories is the theory of eugenics, which argues that the handicapped and the sick should be “cleansed” from society and that healthy individuals should multiply by marrying one another. This was actually practiced especially in Nazi Germany. According to this theory, just as healthy animals produce healthy offspring, so the human race could be improved. And any elements in society that prevented this improvement (namely, the chronically ill and the physically and mentally handicapped) must be weeded out. In keeping with this distorted way of thinking, tens of thousands of people with mental and hereditary illnesses were murdered.

Yet satanism still defends these terrible crimes. The satanists’ view of eugenics can be read in their own publications: The theory of eugenics, which used to classify people according to the size of their skulls, is also accepted by satanists and Fascists. Satanists also seek to enhance the laws of nature by concentrating on fostering the practice of eugenics. . . It is the practice of encouraging people of talent and ability to reproduce, to en rich the gene pool from which our species can grow. This was commonly practiced throughout the world. . . Until the genetic code is cracked and we can choose the character of our offspring at will, Satanists seek to mate the best with the best. (Peter H. Gilmore, “Satanism: The Feared Religion”)

Satanist and Communist Ideology

Another element of satanism’s dark world is the Communist ideology. In the past century, more than 120 million people have lost their lives due to Communism,30 which was the product of self-styled satanist ideologues. The life of the founder of Communism, Karl Marx, contains some interesting implications on this matter. Marx was a violently hostile to any kind of religious expression, and at the base of this hostility lay his interest in the doctrines of satanism. On this matter, the noted historian of Vatican University, Malachi Martin, says that Marx “at Berlin University indulged in a virulent form of ceremonial Satanism. Dating from that period, his youthful poems [were] in adoration of Oulanem—a ritualistic name for Satan. . .” (Malachi Martin, The Keys of This Blood, p. 200)

Not only was Marx a satanist, but so also was Michael Bakunin, who played an important part in the history of Communism. Bakunin is known as the founder of anarchism, which is nothing other than a radical version of Communism.

Bakunin formulated the ideology of anarchism which aims to destroy state, religion, and the family and all manner of social values. He openly admitted that his inspiration was in satanism, likening Satan’s rebellion against Allah to Communism’s rebellion against religion, the state and society. Bakunin saw Satan “as the spiritual head of revolutionaries.” (Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh & Henry Lincoln, The Messianic Legacy, Delta Book, p. 146). Today Bakunin’s words are reported with admiration on satanist Internet sites and publications, and the anarchist-communist ideology shaped by Bakunin they use as propaganda.

For example, on an Internet site called “Satanic Reds,” the satanist-Communist ideology is defended in these words: Why Reds? Oh, the dreaded name! Red has always been associated with “The Radical.” The Soviet Union, a real Communist country, is the only country in the world where their top officials not only read the Satanic Bible but considered it worth putting in their Museum. (http://apodion.com/vad/article. php?id=20&aid=142)

The symbol of the Satanic Reds is a hammer and scythe with in a satanist star. The group is organized with a General Secretary, a Commissar and Comrades, which structure is explained on their Internet site. This website also features articles defending Communist ideology and praising Stalin and Mao, two of Communism’s bloodiest dictators. For example, article entitled “Stalin Was Right” praises this murderer of 40 million people and explains how these slaughters were justified. (“Stalin Was Right,” http://www.geoci ties.com/satanicreds/stalin-w-right.html)

Temple of Set

One of the international satanist organizations is The Temple of Set, founded in 1975 by Michael Aquino. He left the Church of Satan because he thought that it had become too commercialized. Set, from which his organization took its name, was the ancient Egyptian false god of the underworld and dark ness. The same word in Hebrew means Satan.

The basic idea that separates the Temple of Set from the Church of Satan is that Setians do not regard Satan as a symbolic concept only. They do not regard their Temple as simply a way to oppose religious values. Temple members describe satanism in these words: Satanism is the belief in the existence of Satan as a sentient being or spirit in the universe, and the worship of Satan and obedience to his perceived principles, standards, and goals. (http://www.necron omi.com/magic/Satan ism/tos2.html)

Black magic occupies an important place in the Temple of Set. Members believe that they can develop and improve themselves with magic. So first of all, new members are given an introductory brochure describing black magic, the philosophy of magic and the special spells that must be performed. (J. Gordon Melton, Encyclopedia of American Religions, Volume III, Triumph)

An Appeal to Parents, Educators and Social Scientists

Youth who are beginning to fall under the influence of the dark urgings of satanism may not know what a great danger they are in. They enter this morass based on the suggestion that they can live freely, disregard their elders’ rules and stand on their own two feet.

But they may not realize that this ideology will soon bring disaster on them and their friends. Thinking that they are being introduced to an interesting new secretive world, they may easily get caught up in its current. Therefore, it is vitally important that young people be fully informed about satanism and become aware of its dangers.

What we have considered so far should be a guide for any guardian, educator or social scientist who wonders where this satanism problem came from. If someone tells people that they are a species of animal evolved from apes, and if this deception is regularly and habitually repeated in newspapers, magazines, and even supposedly scientific textbooks and professional literature, it is quite understandable that satanism and similar violent ideologies should develop throughout that society. This situation must be taken seriously; and education systems, cultural and social policies must be determined accordingly.

Otherwise, if you ask young satanists why they have murdered an innocent someone in a frenzy, they will answer that wild animals live to kill and that they—like all humans—are wild animals. For this reason, the first step in challenging satanism must be to dry up the wellsprings that feed this perverse ideological current. And to do so, the basic requirement is to reveal the errors and deceptions in Darwinism and similar ideologies from their beginnings.

Together with this “de-programming,” young people must be spiritually sensitized. Anyone who knows that Allah created the universe from nothing will be equally aware of his responsibilities to Him and that he will arise after death to give an account of every moment he spent on Earth. Knowing this, he cannot possibly be misguided into doing anything that would harm himself or those around him.

‘Allah is He who created the heavens and the Earth and sends down water from the sky and by it brings forth fruits as provision for you. He has made the ships subservient to you to run upon the sea by His command, and He has made the rivers subservient to you.’ (Surah Ibrahim, 32; Holy Quran)

Conclusion

The blog concludes by issuing a cautionary appeal to parents, educators, and social scientists, emphasizing the perceived danger of satanism to youth and society at large. It argues that ignorance of spiritual responsibility and the repeated promotion of materialistic and Darwinist worldviews create fertile ground for destructive ideologies to flourish.

According to this perspective, confronting satanism requires both intellectual critique of its philosophical foundations and spiritual awareness rooted in accountability before God. By fostering moral education, critical understanding, and spiritual consciousness, we maintain that individuals and societies can protect themselves from the social and ethical consequences attributed to these ideologies. Clearly, the light of Islam has destroyed Satanism.