From: Satan: The Ancient Adversary and His Many Faces
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In some modern interpretations, such as LaVeyan Satanism, Satan is seen not as a supernatural evil but as a symbol of individual liberty and personal virtues.

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Not all views of Satan are rooted in religious evil. LaVeyan Satanism, for example, uses Satan as a symbol to represent human qualities like freedom, self-expression, and skepticism of authority. This secular reinterpretation strips away the supernatural elements and focuses on Satan as an archetype for rebellion and personal empowerment.

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