The devil is not a fairy tale character. The devil is a representative of the power of evil.

Nowadays, we should not laugh at the word devil, the devil, and similar names. These are not fairy tale creatures. They say about Jesus: “With the help of Beelzebub, the prince of devils, he casts out devils” (Luke 11:14).

The Gospel tells about the collision of the Lord Jesus with his real opponents. These are turning his calcific teaching into the exact opposite. Their reproach is focused on the fact that Jesus is the devil, that he is possessed and works from the devil’s power. The reproach of the enemies against Jesus could not have been more terrible and terrible. Jesus’ answer is aimed at removing the absurdity of the accusation. In the parable of the house of the “strong man,” the answer is expressed in an understandable form. The power of Jesus is manifested by doing good and not evil. The power of Jesus is visible, especially in the healing of the possessed. By this, Jesus proves that his power is disproportionately greater than the power of Beelzebub, the lord of all evil spirits. It is unthinkable that Satan himself would invade his kingdom as a ravager. Jesus’ logic is convincing. Turning Jesus’ fight against Satan into its exact opposite, that is, declaring Jesus’ work as Satan’s work, when it happens despite better knowledge to the contrary, is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. It is the ultimate human possibility.

Our times are indeed often mistaken. Although, Satanism is “legal” in the free world as long as it does not violate state laws. Let us remember that we are children of God. At baptism, we renounced evil. We are not alone in our fight against Satan. Jesus promised us: “And, behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the world” (Mt 28,20). Jesus’ word will protect us. Apostle James says: “Submit yourself to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you” (James 4:7-8). We realize that the devil is real, but Jesus Christ is our strength.

Satanism, as a religion, is as old as sinful human nature. However, no one formulated it into a set of ideas and rituals like LaVey in the sixties of the 20th century. The danger is that Satanism tends to be overrated and underrated. Both attitudes are harmful. Satanism is the opposite of Christianity. In Satanism, it is not only a weakness or a misstep, but a free decision to oppose God. The best weapon against Satanism is loyalty to the Christian community, frequent reception of the sacrament, prayer, and joy of faith. Let’s stand against everything related to Satanism. Apostle St. Peter teaches us: “Be sober and watch! Your adversary, the devil, goes around…” (1 Pt 5:8