The Satanic Bible

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The Satanic Bible, published in 1969 by Anton LaVey, is a foundational text for the Church of Satan. LaVey, who founded the church in 1966, presented Satanism not as the worship of an evil entity, but as a philosophy of ethical egoism that rejected traditional religious hypocrisy.12

LaVeyan Satanism is atheistic, viewing Satan as a symbol of humanistic values like self-assertion and liberation, rather than an actual being. The teachings emphasize indulgence in pleasure, provided it does not harm others, and adherence to the law. The book outlines the church's rituals and beliefs, which are designed to encourage members to develop their egos and embrace their natural tendencies.12

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…rituals of the church in The Satanic Bible (1969). The church did not worship Satan as the Christian embodiment of evil or even as an existing being. Instead, LaVey taught that “His Infernal Majesty” was a symbol of humanistic values such as self-assertion, rebellion against unjust authority, vital existence, and…
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…rituals of the church in The Satanic Bible (1969). The church did not worship Satan as the Christian embodiment of evil or even as an existing being. Instead, LaVey taught that “His Infernal Majesty” was a symbol of humanistic values such as self-assertion, rebellion against unjust authority, vital existence, and…
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