Satanic Tourism: Theodicy, Suffering, and Evil

This article argues that some Satanic theodicies used by Christians to explain experiences of suffering can also encourage young people to engage in Satanic tourism. Popular and religious explanations often blame Satan, and Satanic cults, for the rebellious behaviour of teenage Satanists. A number o...

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Main Author: Ezzy, Douglas 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox Publ. 2011
In: Journal for the academic study of religion
Year: 2011, Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 194-210
Further subjects:B cultural repertoires
B Theodicy
B Satanism
B teenage religion
B youth rebellion
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