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| • | The Church of Satan is an organization that promotes Satanism as strictly defined by The Satanic Bible, written in 1969 by Anton Szandor LaVey.__TOC__The Church of Satan draws its name from the Christian-Islamic concept of Satan, and claims that every individual can be his or her own god and is responsible for his or her own destiny. ("Satan" in their usage denotes a symbol and metaphor rather than a literal anthropomorphic deity.) People who follow this belief system are called "Satanists". It was established in San Francisco on Walpurgisnacht, 1966 by Anton Szandor LaVey, who was the Church's High Priest until his death in 1997. The Church of Satan does not have or desire tax-exempt status, though they are eligible. As part of what it refers to as Pentagonal Revisionism the Church of Satan is actively working towards taxation of all churches, and tries to put forth a policy of "responsibility to the responsible". It neither solicits membership nor offers a set course of degrees. Individuals seeking membership must be legally defined as adults by the laws of their nation of residence. The only exception made is for children of members who demonstrate an understanding of the Church philosophy and practices who wish to join. Their participation is limited until they reach legal adulthood. Members are instructed to follow the laws and statutes of their country and municipality. After the death of Anton Szandor LaVey, his position as head of the Church of Satan passed on to his common law wife, Blanche Barton. To this day, Barton remains involved in the Church; however, in 2001 she ceded her position to long-time members Peter H. Gilmore and Peggy Nadramia, the current High Priest and High Priestess who also publish The Black Flame, the official magazine of The Church of Satan. The Central Office of the Church of Satan has also moved from San Francisco to New York City's "Hell's Kitchen" neighborhood, where the couple resides. The Church of Satan does not recognize any other organizations as holding legitimate claim to Satanism and its practice, though it does recognize that one need not be a member of the Church of Satan to be a Satanist. Many famous figures have at one time or another been associated w Source: [wikipedia: church of satan] |
satanism:esoteric_and_occult
| Church of Satan | ||
| the official church of satan website as founded by anton lavey. includes membership information, news, essays, policy statements, historical documents and links. | ||
| DPJS Satanism | ||
| description, philosophies and justification of satanism: complete and comprehensive look at satanism by vexen crabtree | ||
| Not Like Most | ||
| publication advocating unequivocating and productive satanism. | ||
| Radio Free Satan | ||
| satanic internet radio station. djs, radio personalities, interviews, news, and reviews. | ||
| Satanic Shopping for Everything Regarding Satanism | ||
| ritual, jewelry, decor, stickers, clothing, automotive, collection, media, witchery, pleasure... | ||
| Satanism in Washington DC | ||
| satanists living in maryland, dc, and northern virginia. | ||
| The Satanic Network | ||
| project of magister lestat ventrue. including message board, free email, chat, search engine, library and merchandise | ||
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