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SATANICABORTIONRITUALThe Satanic Abortion Ritual is adestruction ritual that serves as aprotective rite.
Its purpose is to cast off notions of guilt, shame,and mental discomfort that a patient may be
experiencing due to choosing to have a legal andmedically safe abortion.
Even the most confident and unapologetic
individual can experience uncomfortable feelings
and anxiety for choosing to terminate theirpregnancy. Laws in many states that impose
waiting periods and state-mandated counselingcan exacerbate these feelings, as can socialcondemnation and outright harassment by those
who oppose abortion.
Misinformation about abortion and guilt forpursuing that option can be a lot to handle. It canbe exhausting and frustrating to try to shrug off
and dismiss internal and external pressures,
especially those driven by religious convictions
that disregard the beliefs and freedoms ofothers. Even when one recognizes that these
criticisms are invalid, they can make an alreadytroubling time even harder.

This ritual is designed to alleviate some of thesestressors and empower the patient to be guided by theThird and Fifth Tenets when pursuing their decision.
The purpose of the ritual is not to persuade someone to have an abortion if they areundecided. Rather, the ritual serves to assist in affirming their decision and to ward off theeffects of unjust persecution, which can cause one to stray from the paths of scientificreasoning and free will that Satanists strive to embody.
TST's abortion ritual can be performed to address definable concerns or to overcome
unproductive feelings. The ritual, which includes the abortion itself, spans the entirety of thepregnancy termination procedure. There are steps to be performed before, during, and after
the medical or surgical abortion.
Because rituals are deeply personal to those enacting them, there are variations in how it may
be performed. The ritual can be personalized based on personal preferences and availabilityof materials. There is no need to purchase anything special or to adhere to every word. Whatis essential is the spirit and general intent.
One can also perform their favorite destruction ritual to target any of the unwanted feelings
incited by adversity faced as a consequence of choosing to have an abortion. Feel free to takeor leave whatever you wish from this one to build your own.

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SATANIC ABORTION RITUAL PREPARATIONSBefore performing the ritual, you may choose to review the safety, the debunked claims, and the scientific reality
regarding abortion. You may also choose to read stories or listen to podcasts about people who made great
sacrifices in the struggle to establish the reproductive rights we have today. These stories can be inspirationaland may subdue stigmas you might feel from those who oppose abortion.
Your ability to choose to terminate a pregnancy is consistent with the ideals of liberty and freedom. Be proud ofpursuing what you want for your life despite opposition.

IMPLEMENTS
A quiet space where you feel comfortable
Something that allows you to see your reflection or imagine yourself
A copy of The Satanic Temple’s Third and Fifth Tenets and the personal affirmation

Tenet III

Tenet V

Personal Affirmation

One’s body isinviolable,
subject to one’sown will alone.

Beliefs should conform to one's bestscientific understanding of the world.
One should take care never to distortscientific facts to fit one's beliefs.

By my body,my blood.
By my will,
it is done.

FOR MEDICAL ABORTIONSFOR SURGICAL ABORTIONS

Immediately before taking the medication(s) toterminate your pregnancy, look at your reflection,
or imagine yourself, to be reminded of yourpersonhood and your responsibility to yourself.

Prior to receiving any anesthetic or sedation,
look at your reflection, or imagine yourself, to bereminded of your personhood and yourresponsibility to yourself.

Focus on your intent. Take deep breaths, andmake yourself comfortable. When ready, read theThird Tenet aloud to begin the ritual. After
swallowing the medication(s), take another deep
breath and recite the Fifth Tenet. After you havepassed the embryo, return to your reflection, andrecite the personal affirmation. Feel doubts
dissipating and your confidence growing as you
have just undertaken a decision that affirms yourautonomy and free will.

Focus on your intent. Take deep breaths, andmake yourself comfortable. When you are ready,say the Third Tenet and Fifth Tenet aloud. You
may now undergo the surgery. After the surgery
is completed and any anesthetic has worn off,
return to your reflection and recite yourpersonal affirmation. Feel doubts dissipating andyour confidence growing as you have justundertaken a decision that affirms yourautonomy and free will.

The religious abortion ritual is now complete.

The religious abortion ritual is now complete.

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