#The Church of Satan

[aliendeity]

while i’m at it though, and it’s been awhile since i talked about it: the satanic temple and the church of satan are both led by fucking edge lord losers, power-crazed white men who think they’re god and entirely miss the point of calling out the problems within organized christianity while falling into the exact same problems. the leader of the satanic temple, which is often purported as some folk hero and anarchist, is extremely antisemitic and is a sex abuser. he’s also an amazing scam artist like the televangelists of the 90s. both organizations prey upon people who have been abused by religious institutions, sell a promise of acceptance and freedom, then do the exact same thing

[aleck-le-mec]

I’ll say it, satanists for Palestinian should be a given.

Tenent 2 of the satanic temple

“The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions.”

The 9th rule of the church of Satan

“Do not harm little children”

The 6th rule of the church of Satan

“Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved”

[yoursghouly]

[0freak0]

Beelzebubbity boppity boo, bitches.

[queersatanic]

I hope I am articulating myself in a way that makes sense, but the way that they just USE Satanism as an aesthetic to push forward their beliefs actually pisses me off! Something about just using aesthetics is SO gross and disappointing! To me, Satan, Lucifer and the rulers of the circles of Hell are all very real entities to me and deserve proper respect! They are more than aesthetics! They deserve proper respect! They are not the TST Higher Ups toys to flash to try and get their point across! If the whole point of the Temple was to push progressiveness they could have done so without the theatrics! I'm close to tears, this is so disgusting to me. I'm so angry. I feel as though Satanism and Lucifer's name have been thrown under the bus.

Lucifer would agree that things like abortion ARE important, that's what he stands for right? But something of using his name without really putting any energy or energy into him feels so rude, disgusting and blasphemous (Idk if that's the right word, I'm very angry) You might as call them the Aesthetics Temple!

It's good that your politics are in the right place, and yeah, abortion rights are very important.

But you're not talking to theistic Satanists, Luciferians, demonolaters, etc., here, either. We're also nontheistic Satanists who only see the appeal of Satan as a metaphorical figure of rebellion against tyranny and overwhelming might.

We're of the "no gods, no masters" camp, but in the sense that no belief in a deity should be master over someone. It should be how you ground your sense of justice and focus inspiration.

What we think makes The Satanic Temple (and the Church of Satan, historically) bad are not that they call themselves Satanists divorced from any veneration of a deity. What we thinks makes them bad is the history of friendly associations with crypto-fascists and worse while pulling in people who think they are a progressive alternative to Christian Nationalism.

We agree that using the aesthetics of rebellion to ultimately protect the status quo (but while dressed in black) is gross, though.

[the-mycelium-system]

Calling all Satanists!

Any age, any kind of Satanism. I require some assistance. I’m doing a research paper on modern Satanism (for an English class but I chose the topic because I care about it) & I’d like to learn about the beliefs & experiences of real individual Satanists. I’ve made a google form asking questions about this. I’d appreciate it so greatly if any Satanists reading this could fill it out. It’d be best if you fill it out by Wednesday 9/13 but if not that’s okay & it’ll still be useful after that.

Thank you! Ave Satanas

Reblogs much appreciated too so hopefully more Satanists can see this

[rings-of-darkness]

"Stupidity—The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid."

Dr. Anton Szandor LaVey

[baphogogoat]

The Nine Satanic Statements by Anton Szandor LaVey

1. Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence!

2. Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams!

3. Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self-deceit!

4. Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates!

5. Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek!

6. Satan represents responsibility to the responsible instead of concern for psychic vampires!

7. Satan represents man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse than those that walk on all-fours, who, because of his “divine spiritual and intellectual development,” has become the most vicious animal of all!

8. Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification!

9. Satan has been the best friend the Church has ever had, as He has kept it in business all these years!

From the Satanic Bible, circa 1969

[opsena]

Here’s a few photos of Michael Aquino, US military intelligence officer *specializing in psychological warfare* and the founder of the Temple of Set, by personal statement: “U.S. Army, career officer specializing in psychological warfare, began 1968, became Lieutenant colonel in military intelligence, retired; served in Vietnam. Ordained Satanic priest, c. 1971-72; Temple of Set, founder and leader, 1975-96.

WRITINGS:

The Church of Satan, privately printed, 1989.

SIDELIGHTS: In 1969, one year after Michael A. Aquino both graduated from University of California Santa Barbara with a B.A. in political science and joined the army as a psychological warfare specialist, he joined the Church of Satan, headed by Anton LaVey; Aquino then served a tour of duty in Vietnam. When he returned, the army stationed him in Kentucky and he became a priest within the Church of Satan, forming a grotto—a group of believers—that met in his home there. Aquino soon became disenchanted with the Church, however, under LaVey's leadership, and in 1972, he, along with Lilith Sinclair—a Church of Satan leader who eventually married Aquino—split from it. This split appears to stem, in large part, from the two men's conflicting ideologies: LaVey, an atheist, believed that Satan did not exist but rather represented, as a symbol, strength and defiance; Aquino, on the other hand, believed in the literal existence of Satan, and in 1975, he established a church of his own, known as the Temple of Set.”

These are just some snippets from your leaders’ watchdogs biographies... I mean 🤡🤡🤡

Our civilization is a joke and it should collapse.

[gremmything]

I looooove explaining to people that yes, I am reading the satanic bible and yes, I am a satanist but THIS satanic bible was written by Anton Szandor LaVey and is specific to Laveyan satanism whereas I am a member of the satanic temple and do not follow Laveyan satanism :3 very fun conversation most of the time

[hileynoteson]

robes

5 candles

epsom salt

[ablogofcourage]

That rug is enough for me to run for my life....

[the-devils-library]

Friendly reminder that Anton LaVery was Just Some Guy. He was not a historian, a theologian, or any other kind of expert on religious history. His books are not credible sources on any religion other than the one he founded. Anything he says about Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Paganism, or some claimed "traditional" form of Satanism should be taken with a massive grain of salt and a lot of outside research.

[geezerwench]

[vepuei]

Spirituality: LaVey vs Gilmore

LaVey and Spirituality This Essay Begins With and Interaction Within the Church of Satan Facebook GroupMy Inquiry: Why would the Satanic Bible contradict itself in saying that a Satanist does not pray while also mentioning twice that a Satanist may have gods of his choosing?Member Rebuttal: He said that gods are created by man and asked me to provide the context for Satanists having a choice in…

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Jayne Mansfield & Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, at The Pink Palace