Order of Nine Angles

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The Order of Nine Angles (ONA) is a non-institutionalized Satanic Order, initially formed in the United Kingdom and which rose to prominence during the 1980's and 1990's. The Order postulates Satanism as being a highly individualized quest that aims to create personal excellence and Self deification. This is thought to aid in the evolution of the individual which in turn leads to the transformation of society into a higher, refined civilization. The ONA also condones, practices, and encourages human sacrifice as a means of eliminating the weak.

According to the ONA:

"Satanism is understood by its genuine adherents as a particular Occult way or method. That is, it is a specific path or way toward a specific goal, the following of which involves a particular way of living. The specific path, or 'Left Hand Path', is a dark, sinister one, and the specific goal is the creation of a new type of individual. On a more general level, Satanism is concerned with changing our evolution and the societies we live in - creating, in fact, a new human species and a civilization appropriate to the new type of human being." (Anton Long: Satanism: A Basic Introduction for Prospective Adherents, Thormynd Press, England, 1992)

Originally based in England, the ONA now has associates, and groups, in the United States, Europe, Australasia, Canada and Russia.

[edit] Grade/Degree system

The Order of Nine Angles has a system of grades and/or degrees [1]. These grades/degrees are not awarded on members for a certain sum of money, but are gained by the individual by completing certain tasks (as well as "secret" tasks) and grade rituals.

The grades are:

1. Neophyte

2. Initiate (also called Novice)

3. External Adept

4. Internal Adept

5. Master/Mistress (also called Master of Temple/Mistress of Earth or Lady Master)

6. Grand Master/Grand Mistress (also called Magus/Mousa or Grand Lady Master)

7. Immortal

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