The number 66 may not be 666, but it does prompt us to take a look at the year 1966, with the book “We Are Satanists” offering much insight into the foundation of the Church of Satan. We’ll also hear Anton LaVey’s later message to the scavengers and detractors of what he established (“Get a life!”), and the meaning of “the black flame”.
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Morbid Anatomy Presents: Beginning July 7, join us on a thought-provoking journey into the history, philosophy, and magic of Anton LaVey with Carl Abrahamsson, renowned Swedish author and Magister of the Church of Satan, who knew LaVey personally. Through informative presentations and interactive discussions, students will uncover the historical origins, theoretical foundations, and practical applications of LaVey’s Satanism. Explore his groundbreaking occultism, which celebrates creativity, passion, and authenticity, and learn how this influential and controversial figure continues to shape our understanding of the rebellious spirit in human culture. Four Week Class Taught Online Via Zoom Sunday, July 7 – July […]
Were the “Good ol’ days” really all that “good”? We’ll explore Anton LaVey’s essay on the topic (spoiler: the answer is, “No!”), and a related college commencement speech from 2024 on the irrationality of claiming collective victim status, paying homage to George Carlin.
The Balance Factor! Hear how this concept relates to the more broader concept of “magic” in Satanism, which of course means first addressing some misconceptions about Satanic magic itself. Also, answering some listener mail about the “LaVeyan Satanism” misnomer, a history-confused Wiccan, and other questions.
Tonight, during hours of darkness traditionally noted for legendary excesses of diabolism, we celebrate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the Church of Satan. Magus Anton Sandor LaVey’s well-wrought philosophy continues to inspire our global cabal of discerning individuals. They craft fulfillment as self-realization, via myriad means, fueled by the world’s premiere carnal religion. While we properly fête our accomplishments over the decades, we note that the Church of Satan is given meaning and reality through the accomplishments of its members. With solemnity, we take this night to mark the recent passing of two of our most esteemed comrades, […]
Today, those who have embraced the title Satanist might recall that it is the anniversary of the birth of Magus Anton Szandor LaVey. We owe him a debt for crafting a rational, skeptical, pragmatic philosophy which embraces the human animal for all the glories and ghastliness of which our species is capable. He properly named it after Satan, that grand, mythical adversary of all stultifying spiritual conventions, inspiring the like-minded with such apt symbolism. He called for responsible individuals to hold themselves as their own highest value, and thus, he pioneered a carnal religion like none before. As he said […]
Join your host Blake as he interviews Gavin Baddeley. They discuss Gavin’s book called Lucifer Rising, he’s time with Anton LaVey, Satanism, and much more! Apple Podcast / Spotify
Tomorrow begins year LIX, Anno Satanas. For the new year, we of the Church of Satan have something fine to celebrate. Director Scott Cummings, of BUFFALO JUGGALOS fame, approached us before the pandemic struck with the concept of doing an artistic portrait of the contemporary Church of Satan. Not a didactic documentary, rather it is an effort to visually present our vital members engaging in their passions and their arts, woven together with the ritual traditions established by our founder, Anton Szandor LaVey. Cummings filmed over the course of several years, criss-crossing the USA, and also shooting in Canada and […]
In his latest The Devil in the Details article for Skeptical Inquirer, Warlock JD Sword reviews Michelle Remembers, the book which provided the blueprint for claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse and arguably helped kickstart the Satanic Panic (which you can read more about here), prompting Anton LaVey to file a defamation suit against the author and publisher (read more about that here), as well as a recent documentary about the book, Satan Wants You, which features Magistra Blanche Barton. Michelle Misremembers: How a Psychiatrist and His Patient Created the Blueprint for Satanic Ritual Abuse