The rapid growth of Satan worship and similarly related cults has many people worried. Law enforcement agencies, clergy, and even animal-rights activists are dealing with a problem that grows almost daily. An article in the Kansas City Star recently told of the violence of these groups in this area. Police are consulting theologians to learn more of Satan, his powers and the manner in which he is worshipped.
Ceremonial meetings occur which range from sexual orgies to sacrifices of animals and humans.
One officer estimates that nationally as many as 50,000 children and young people who have been kidnaped or have run away and taken to the streets have been killed by satanic cults. Another officer reported evidence that some women become pregnant for the sole purpose of having a baby to sacrifice. Local caves and deserted houses reveal blood and satanic symbols. One group, Santeria, from Cuba is active in south Florida and has as many as 60,000 people involved in worship. This worship includes rituals of animal sacrifice which has angered animal-rights activists in the area.