The Ministry of Justice of Chile rejected the official recognition request submitted by the organization Temple of Satan: Satanists and Luciferians of Chile, arguing that the legalization of their rituals could create favorable conditions for the commission of crimes. Among the aspects dismissed in the resolution is the use of a naked woman as an altar in satanic rituals, considering the Chilean State's commitment to human rights and the eradication of violence against women.
The request for recognition was submitted on July 30, 2024, by the board of the Temple of Satan, calling the event a historic day. However, the Government decided not to approve the legalization of the religious entity as it considered it contrary to public order and existing laws. The Ministry of Justice argued that the objectives and activities described in the statute of the Temple of Satan did not align with the legal framework of the country.
In its resolution, the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights expressed its concern about the legitimization of self-help and the possibility of carrying out human sacrifices, arguing that such practices cannot be accepted as conflict resolution mechanisms. It was highlighted that promoting ideas aimed at harming others and creating conditions to commit crimes goes against the principles established in the Chilean Penal Code.
Among the rituals identified by the Ministry of Justice are three types of sexual rituals: of compassion, of destruction, and of cursing. The religious entity Temple of Satan: Satanists and Luciferians of Chile has been banned in the South American country as a preventive measure to avoid endangering women during their participation in these rituals, according to what has been established by government authorities.
