http://www.satanservice.org/theory/coscm.txt
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What is the Church of Satan and How Do I Get Involved?
The Church of Satan was founded by Dr. Anton Szandor LaVey, April
30th
1966 c.e. It was the first church based on the celebration of
carnal
indulgences and pursuit of material happiness and success. (In
contrast to "spiritual enlightenment" and union with "God"). It was
literally meant as an eye-opener for those who would choose to cast
out false morality and blind faith, so to see with their own eyes
and
think with their own minds, so that the human race could grow more
aware of itself rather than being clouded in self-righteous,
hypocritical deceit.
Satanists are driven to be leaders; they are strong and
ambitious
individuals who are masters of the world and of themselves.
Our
movement will enlighten those who act as predators, seeking
material
rewards and victories as their needs meet. Likewise, it will
leave
passive, non-thinkers to be enslaved in an increasingly demanding
world that they would naturally have to face regardlessly.
We do not favor trends or popular fanaticism because we can observe
for ourselves how those who partake in such behaviors are
constantly
proven to fall into a mediocre category; always needing to be given
detailed instructions on how they should conduct themselves and how
to
think. Television is their God. Satanists are above that.
We
represent the minority of free-thinkers and innovators who
constantly
pop-up in history as leaders, inventors, and "wise-men" of their
time.
Obviously there are many calling themselves Satanists these days
who
cannot and will not ever meet this standard. Satanism is a
religion
enshrouded in mystery, and the arcane aspects of it are indeed to
our
advantage. However, this sparks a temptation many times in
the worst
candidates for our elitist movement, a temptation to try joining
our
ranks and then consequently suffering their own folly while
thinking
that they are receiving worthwhile attention. One of the most
unmistakable ways to recognize a pseudo-Satanist is that they
commonly
make a self-initiated claim to the position of "Priest", "Magister"
or
"Magus" long before the subject is suited or capable of handling
such
a role. These labels represent a high-rank within our
meritocracy,
and they cannot be misused. The pseudo-Satanist will aspire to this
position usually without any experience, credentials, reputation or
talent. A real Satanist doesn't concern himself with becoming
a
Priest. A real Satanist pursues happiness and success, and if
they
are fortunate enough to be ordained by the Church of Satan, then so
be
it. Other wise, there are many other achievements to aspire
to in
life and Satanists in various occupations are just as respected for
their own victories.
The Church of Satan was, is, and will always be the first
above-ground
organization ever established in the name of a religion called
Satanism. It is advisable to check with any resources or
persons what
their feelings are for the Church of Satan and the work of Anton
LaVey
before accepting their authority. There is more inaccurate
information on the internet, and in other resources, about Satanism
than there is accurate information, and that is probably going to
remain a reality for a while, until real Satanists have achieved
enough momentum to overpower the reign of falsities, as we most
certainly will. Since we let everyone stand or fall on their own
merit, we don't get directly in their way. However, we do not
tolerate
unqualified, self-ordained spokespersons and never will, so this
information is an important way of filtering them out. Real
Satanists
will never become the majority. This is not a world with many
leaders
and only a couple of followers. Nature's ineffable logic has never
made it that way for quite valid reasons.
The principles of the Satanic Bible, and the Satanic movement of
the
Church of Satan DO NOT condone: neo-nazism, racism, child
sacrifice,
animal sacrifice, child molestation, mandatory sex orgies,
kidnapping,
or illegal drugs. All of these things either consist of or are in
themselves exemplatory of compulsive, irrational behavior which is
not
desirable for the healthy lifestyle of Satanism. Let Christians who
don't know what to do with themselves out of abnormal self-denial
and
neurosis abuse their altar boys - we don't need them anymore!
Church of Satan: PO Box 210666 San Francisco, CA 94121
If you would like to recieve an official information packet on our
Church of Satan outpost in Connecticut, (AKA Church of Tiamat) or
if
you have questions, write to:
Curtis M. LeBlanc [zdervish@gnn.com]
PO Box 3184 Newtown, CT 06470