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Disclaimer: What is written below does not claim to be complete and exhaustive-
waving consideration of the issues affected.  Since publication
carries an exclusively informational and educational character and
is not an official document of any of the Satanic or-
ganization of its provisions remains open to debate...


1. What is Satanism?

     Webster's Encyclopedic Dictionary on the subject
     says:

          Satanism, 1. the worship of Satan or the forces of evil. 2. pa-
    rhodium on Christian ritualsin which the object of worship
    becomes Satan.  3. diabolical or satanic
    actions, behavior or attitude.

     [Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English
     Language, 1989]

     Unfortunately, everything is not so simple... There are several
     groups professing Satanism. Since there is no set
     ra doctrines or written Source with which there would be
     most Satanists agree that the groups formed should
     we had to define Faith for ourselves, based
     with a minimum of information.  The thought-provoking fact is that
     historically, most evidence of having
     place or imaginary Satanism recorded by traditional
     enemies of Satanists - Christians... However, a few generalizations
     The following can be done: the average Satanist does not agree with
     most dogmas of Christianity, believes that there is no
     absolute moral standard and puts emphasis on individual
     ality. If this sounds to you like a synonym for the word Freedom,
     yes - you are right in many respects: many Satanists either consider it
     whether they are free people or believe that they have taken this step
     way.

     There are several main Satanic groups.  Their
     dimensional division is carried out mainly on the basis of details
     paradigms of Faith, rather than by belonging to one or another
     group.In general, the interpenetration of teachings is quite large.
     However, a clear division of currents is not easy to carry out.

          1. Amateurs: accept Satanic teachings (mainly
    nom in the form of symbolism) for a short period of time mainly
    for fun rather than with serious intentions.  Many
    youth groups fall into this category...

          2. Church of Satan: spectrum of followers of the teachings of Anto-
    on LaVey.  These groups believe in individualism, satisfaction
    ego, self-reliance and the ideal of the Nietzschean Superman. These
    groups use magic as a means to power in the earthly
    life.  They see Satan as the force leading humanity beyond
    limits set for him.  Two fall into this category
    main organizations: Anton LaVey Church of Satan and Temple
    Evil (Temple of Set) by Michael Aquino.  These groups are different
    both organizationally and philosophically.

          3. Gnostics: again they can be divided into 2 main
    ny categories
    Promethean Gnostics: consider Satan their god, but
    They believe that the creator of the world (Jehovah) is an evil deity.
    Satan, according to their concepts, is the “bearer of Light”, generous
    god The beliefs of this relatively old group originate
    in pre-Christian cults (eg Isis).
    Darkness Gnostics: Worship the dark forces in nature.  This
    the group follows "the whims of the capriciousGod", in which according to
    fallen concepts can see "evil".  To this group also
    can be attributed to representatives of some Christian heresies
    and followers of the cult of Kali.

          4. "Secondary" Satanists: home-grown Christians and
    modern followers of Christianity going outside the mainstream
    branches of this teaching. Most of them do not consider themselves
    tanists and vehemently dispute such statements (as,
    than, and some Gnostics), which does not interfere with the official church-
    You often qualify them that way.  You can join the same group
    include practicing sorcerers, etc.

          5. Hellfire Club(s): Were a phenomenon of the 18th century.
    The first of these was founded in the early 1700s by Duke Warton
    (Wharton). The most famous was the club of Sir Francis Dashwu-
    yes.  Deathwood was a close friend of Benjamin Franklin, although
    his membership has not been proven.  In any case, Dashwood and Frank-
    Lin are co-authors of Franklin's Prayer Book.  These
    clubs were closed groups on political intrigues like
    types of occultism.


2. What is the "Satanic Bible"?

     "The Satanic Bible" is a book describing the philosophy of Anto-
     on LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan. This organization
     holds the opinion that there is no god higher than yourself, and that
     only the person himself can be the object of worship.  Life -
     this isgreat Entertainment, Death - Lent (saying
     Christian terms), and there is nothing after life... Ba-
     The main idea of the "Satanic Bible" lies on the 9 Pillars of Satanism -
     ma:

          1. Satan represents encouragement, as opposed to
    abstinence!

          2. Satan represents living existence, instead of
    spiritual dreams!

          3. Satan represents endless wisdom instead
    hypocritical self-deception!

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

          5. Satan represents vengeance instead of frame-up
    the other cheek!

          6. Satan represents responsibility to the
    responsible, instead of caring about psychic vampires!

          7. Satan represents man simply as a kind of living
    vegetative, sometimes better, and often worse than quadrupeds, which
    thanks to the "divine spiritual and intellectual
    vitiyu" became the most ferocious of all!

          8. Satan represents all so-called sins as
    actions leading to physical, mental or emotional
    new satisfaction.

          9. Satan is the best friend of the church, because he provides
    keeps it working throughout its existence.

     "The Satanic Bible" is a fairly common book on
     In the West it’s not difficult to buy it... Ohtranslations on
     Russian language or available as a file (at least in English)
     Liy) I don’t know anything.

     The Church of Satan can be contacted at:

          Church of Satan
          P.O. Box 210082
          San Francisco, CA 94121, USA.

     Lifetime membership will cost you $100 (On the contrary,
     contrary to popular opinion, the Church there is not exempt from
     logs).

3. What other Satanic organizations exist?

     The Temple of Evil, founded by former
     by former Church of Satan member Michael Aquino.  The temple encourages
     members to the application of the philosophy of the ancient Egyptian cult of Se-
     that on their souls or psyche in the process of Xeper, which
     means "coming into being."  The goal for individuality is
     is the achievement of self-actualization and divinity.  Temple
     operates in a more religious and presumably more in-
     intellectual atmosphere than the Church of Satan.  Latest
     time KhZ officially asks not to be considered a Satanic organization
     organization. Temple materials can be found on the FTP server
     quartz.rutgers.edu;

     The Temple of Evil can be contacted at:

          Temple of Set
          P.O. Box 470307
          San Francisco, CA 94147

     There is also a Temple of Vampire - a kind of vampirism
     ical organization - it seems to be officially registered
     on.Nothing more is known about her yet, there is only con-
     contact address (I was lying somewhere not to hand; but if anyone
     needed - I can find it).

4. Satan is a Christian deity! You (for fuck's sake) are not Sata-
   nists are just evil atheists!

     Most (and perhaps all) religions have gods or gods.
     mons representing the principle of negation - that which is prohibited
     created by society. Satan is one of them; I'll come first
     semolina by the Jews long before the birth of Christ.  His name
     first mentioned in the Pentateuch of Moses.  Satan was fallen
     angel, not god (in the monotheism of Christianity or Islam)
     ma).

     "Satan" as perceived by most Satanists
     has fundamental differences from the interpretations of Christian theory
     ology.  Satan is a powerful archetype, personifying such
     traits such as sexuality, power, individualism and management
     control of one's own destiny.  A Satanist has the right to choose what
     she/he likes it best from the various Faces of Satan and add
     this/this is your own or borrowed from others
     Sources of principles.

5. Do Satanists practice ritual murder?

     There are a lot of misleading publications about Sata
     nists: they are united in international infrastructures
     cult, they trade in ritual murders in industrial
     on a global scale, theycultivate psychologists in their children
     ical chaos, they kidnap people for bloody sacrifices
     tions, they organize kindergartens and rape children in them
     tey... Many books, magazine articles, essays are devoted to children
     detailed description of these Satanic groups.  (Remember not-
     the long-standing sensational slaughter of three monks with a sacred dagger -
     crowbar...)

     With all these publications the same thing can be observed.
     the problem is that they are a motley carousel on the shoulders of a frail fact
     ical material.  Many of the statements are based on
     scanty evidence that other objects might have
     clarifications. Evidence of involvement in Satanism is made
     under self-hypnosis or in patients with pronounced productive
     symptoms (medical term, treated with haloperidol
     |-). Other "ex-Satanists" "open our eyes" in the search
     notoriety or money.  Although we must not forget
     about real crimes committed by mentally ill people
     against the backdrop of obsession. Persons who have committed this type of crime
     statements are usually incorrect, without thinking about the essence of the interpretation
     whether what they found in books or heard in songs.  This
     not a question of worldview, but rather of medical and criminal
     naya problem.

6. Do Satanists hold orgies?

     But of course!
     However, there is no generally accepted ceremony.  Thisdepends
     from a specific group and is often an event without
     a previously thought-out script - a creative process..

7. About abbreviations that can be found in correspondence and
     archival materials.

     Xian-Christian
     COS = Church of Satan
     TOS = Temple of Set
     TSB = _The Satanic Bible_

8. What about the Bible?

     Fine. Most Satanists are well acquainted with Christian
     English Bible. Recognizing that this book is an integral
     part of our European culture, they are simply considered
     they tell her lies (albeit beautiful ones in some places) and treat her
     about the same as Christians to books on other religions.
     Attempts to discuss this topic with Christians lead to
     mainly to flamy due to two reasons (a) poor knowledge
     Christians of the text of the Bible and (b) complete ignorance of paradigms
     Satanism.

9. For Christians between Satanists: should one feel
     desire to preach:
     You are all on your way to hell. Jesus will save!

     Very often members of fundamentalist Christian groups
     (mostly groups of unorthodox persuasion) try to push
     Various Evangelical Messages on Sata Wednesday
     nists.  It's not entirely clear why. Some Satanists prefer
     believe that many (perhaps all) born-again Christians
     - hidden masochists;  there are opinions that a Christian needs
     savea certain number of souls in order to receive a
     good place in Paradise (presumably the souls of Satanists, will be
     they have already been sold to the darkness and are more expensive |-).
     Many Christians, when asked why they do this,
     answer: some for charity, some to wake up
     kindness in hearts, etc. Okay, if you're really for-
     take care of people, do not preach to those who will not hear. They
     and so preached to the board and this is just irritation of you -
     calling. So decide:

     You will never change Satanist via FIDO/InterNET;  you
     or:
               1) too irritated;
               2) you look like a child.

          There is no logical reason to return to Christianity
     (namely, to return, since many Satanists are convinced
     Denia have a Christian background).  Things like "But Jesus
     LOVES YOU;  he died for your sins" or "Your soul is in
     danger" appeal to feelings of guilt and fear, respectively,
     so why... For a Satanist, a Christian is not a mystery, not
     secret - better spend your energy on atheists, Christians
     an, Buddhists... For masochists we can recommend
     self-flagellation.  It doesn't take traffic, maybe
     will provide greater satisfaction and much less irritation.
     hurts those around him.

Materials used in this work:
    Lupo the Butcher
    Semhaza (TheAntichrist)
    Shaitaneth Baphomet (The Adversary)
    Lupo the Polish Butcher
    Frater (I) Nigris (666)
during 1992-93 they were glorified in alt.satanism, alt.pagan and
alt.magick
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