devil worship; Satanism
Refers to the worship of devils or Satan, often in a religious or occult context. Can be used for both historical and modern practices.
Devil worship is said to be practiced in some cults.
He is researching rituals of Satanism.
悪魔 means 'devil' or 'demon', while 悪魔崇拝 is the worship of such beings.
崇拝 means 'worship' or 'adoration' in general; 悪魔崇拝 specifies worship directed toward devils.
Compound of 悪魔 (akuma, 'devil') and 崇拝 (sūhai, 'worship'). The exact historical origin of the term is uncertain, but it is a straightforward combination of these two elements.