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<p>Create neutral starter article for Wikitheism occult, Pagan, Wiccan, Luciferian, and Satanic coverage expansion.</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em; width:320px;&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Setianism<br /> |-<br /> ! Family<br /> | Western esoteric / Left-hand path<br /> |-<br /> ! Origin region<br /> | United States, especially the Temple of Set<br /> |-<br /> ! Founding period<br /> | 20th century CE onward<br /> |-<br /> ! Estimated adherents<br /> | Unknown; generally a small initiatory esoteric movement.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Setianism&#039;&#039;&#039; is setianism is a left-hand path religious and esoteric current centered on Set, self-transformation, individual consciousness, and the concept of becoming or Xeper.<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> Setianism is most closely associated with the Temple of Set, founded in 1975 after a split from the Church of Satan. Setian thought often distinguishes itself from atheistic Satanism by treating Set as a real or symbolically central principle of isolate consciousness, self-directed evolution, and initiatory becoming. The movement is esoteric, initiatory, and not identical to broader Satanism.<br /> <br /> == Key beliefs ==<br /> <br /> * Set as deity, principle, or symbol of isolate consciousness and becoming<br /> * Xeper, often interpreted as coming into being or self-transformation<br /> * Individual sovereignty, self-knowledge, and initiation<br /> * Left-hand path emphasis on self-directed spiritual development<br /> * Distinction from both conventional theism and LaVeyan atheistic Satanism in many presentations<br /> <br /> == Practices ==<br /> <br /> * Initiatory study and magical practice<br /> * Rituals of self-transformation<br /> * Meditation and philosophical inquiry<br /> * Use of symbolic and Egyptian-inspired forms<br /> * Order or temple-based training in organized contexts<br /> <br /> == Places of worship ==<br /> <br /> * Private temple<br /> * Home altar<br /> * Initiatory order setting<br /> * Occult study group<br /> <br /> == Sacred texts ==<br /> <br /> * The Book of Coming Forth by Night in Temple of Set tradition<br /> * Temple and order writings<br /> * Left-hand path occult literature<br /> * Personal magical records<br /> <br /> == Holidays and observances ==<br /> <br /> * Initiation anniversaries<br /> * Group-specific observances<br /> * Symbolic rites of becoming<br /> * Practitioner-defined holy days<br /> <br /> == Branches and related traditions ==<br /> <br /> * [[Luciferianism]] - A related left-hand path current with different central symbolism.<br /> * [[Theistic Satanism]] - Sometimes compared with Setianism, though Setianism is distinct.<br /> * [[Western esotericism]] - A broad context for initiatory magical traditions.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Religion]]<br /> * [[Theology]]<br /> * [[Philosophy of religion]]<br /> * [[New Religious Movements]]<br /> * [[Modern Paganism]]<br /> * [[Western esotericism]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Religions]]<br /> [[Category:Western esotericism]]<br /> [[Category:Satanism]]<br /> </div>

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