The Satanic Bunco Sheet
The Satanic Bunco Sheet
Because Anton LaVey has made Satanism so popular, everyone wants to jump on
the bandwagon. If you're new to the Realm of Darkness, suddenly feeling
the fires of Satan burning within you, be warned: there are unethical
individuals out there who will prey upon you, claim to teach you how to
become a Great Black Magician overnight, who will promise instructional
fellowship and activities with "True Masters," who may claim unverifiable
links with the Church of Satan or other such lineage.
Save your money. Here's a tip sheet to recognize pseudo- and anti-Satanic
groups that have sprouted up since LaVey started the original Church of Satan.
I When someone claims to have a direct line of communication with Satan,
watch out. Selling that kind of mysticism is exactly how Christianity
has kept people enslaved in ignorance for centuries.
It's one of the things we're fighting against.
II Look out for jargon and secrets to which only the "initiated" can be
privy. Once you're processed through the lengthy and strictly-enforced
"degree" system, you'll discover there are really no answers,
just more gobbledygook. If they have something worthwhile to say,
they'll say it. If they don't, they'll pretend they do anyway.
III Check the copyright date. Much of the esoterica you may receive from
supposed Masters as "wisdom" or "revelation" comes directly from
Anton LaVey, The Church of Satan or our affiliates.
Don't accept the inducements you may receive as emanating from
some great brain, when they most likely were cribbed from material
released by us weeks, months or years ago.
If mainstream writers crib material daily, it can be expected that
occultnik hacks would be the first to do likewise.
The difference between legit writers doing it and Daimon Oleaginous
doing it is that the "Daimon" sprinkles his articles with sour-grapes
attacks on the Church of Satan while stealing from us.
That's Christianity - tearing down the "other guys,"
who don't have the "true message."
It boils down to more parasitism; without us these ersatz
Satanists would shrivel up and blow away.
IV The most parasitic "Satanic" newsletters invariably contain a liberal
dose of LaVey-baiting. Their editors' masochistic requirements are
exercised as "lively exchange." Their mainstay is often the reprinting
of any letter, pro or con, from anyone capable of grasping a writing
implement or poking at a computer or typewriter key.
When responding to such transparent tactics,
it's our policy to preface rebuttals with two acknowledgements:
A) "I know you're a masochist and delight in hostile banter," and
B) "Anything I write or say to you will keep you going for another
six months." The Satanic Bible advises us to "question all things"
- but it helps to able to think, first.
V Most pseudo-Satanic groups are short-lived, running out of money,
enthusiasm or suckers before too long. An easier game comes along
and they're off in a new direction.
VI How do they deal with Anton LaVey and The Church of Satan?
This is tricky - some current groups play the Christian game
of handing out laurels with one hand while stabbing their progenitors
in the back with the other. Others aren't so subtle, boldly claiming to
be the "true" or "evolved" Church of Satan.
To make their rationale work, they must somehow convince you that
the author of The Satanic Bible isn't praticing pure Satanism and
their brand is the straight stuff. Still others just ignore Anton LaVey
altogether and hope you won't notice.
VII Be wary of the approach of "You probably aren't smart enough to join us."
The only way you can prove them wrong is by joining!
From the first material you get, you feel you have to prove and defend
yourself. Don't be fooled by big words, nice typing and/or fancy paper...
and plenty of it. True Satanism builds the ego, it doesn't tear it down.
VIII Beware of cults offering sex orgies and drugs, or killing animals in
the name of Satan. As you well know, these are not part of Satanic
practices. The leaders are copying the lame-brain spook stories from
Geraldo and Oprah and obviously know less than you do. Use common sense.
Don't let someone take advantage of you for his or her own perversity;
examine motives carefully.
IX Some other groups to watch out for:
A) Feminist, Wiccan-oriented, consciousness-raising groups who practice
more male-bashing than magic;
B) New Age groups that promote LaVeyan concepts, but shun the dreaded "S"
word;
C) Jargon-laden Christians masquerading as Satanists;
D) Pen-pal or lonely hearts social groups pretending to be elitists
performing powerful Satanic rituals.
All of the above are subject to bitch-fights, petty jealousies, and rivalries.
They are safe havens for small-minded people trying to play head games,
preferring the protection of groups rather than really working to apply
what Anton LaVey wrote. This is not to say that all groups are
counterproductive to Satanism as a movement;
there are many which are productive, supportive branches of
the Church of Satan. Like various divisions of the same army,
these distinct Orders may emphasize one Satanic image over another,
but they are all aligned, in communication and working toward the same goals.
But you must be prepared to sort the truth from the misinformation.
Don't be fooled by self-declared "Masters," whether they're wearing
white robes or black. They are attempting to misdirect and subvert
whatever you've developed in the way of ego or identity.
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Knowing this, if you choose to affiliate with any pseudo-Satanic or
anti-Satanic groups, you may well find yourself dis-affiliated from
the Church of Satan. Forewarned is forearmed.
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