The only thing Christianity ever contributed to Satanism was the name — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
“The fun-raising adjunct to many church bazaars is commonly known as a carnival, which used to mean the celebration of the flesh; now a carnival is okay because the money goes to the church so that it can preach against the temptations of the Devil! It will be said that these things are only pagan devices and ceremonies- that the… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share
If real Satanism were allowed the kind of television time that Christianity has now, the kind of drawing out and patience that interviewers give sports figures, or the kind of coverage that a baseball game gets, Christianity would be completely eliminated in a few short months. If people were allowed to see the complete, unbiased truth, even for 60 minutes,… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share
“Some religions actually go so far as to label anyone who belongs to a religious sect other than their own a heretic, even though the overall doctrines and impressions of godliness are nearly the same. For example: The Catholics believe the Protestants are doomed to Hell simply because they do not belong to the Catholic Church. In the same way,… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share
“We don't worship Satan, we worship ourselves using the metaphorical representation of the qualities of Satan. Satan is the name used by Judeo-Christians for that force of individuality and pride within us. But the force itself has been called by many names.We embrace Christian myths of Satan and Lucifer, along with Satanic renderings in Greek, Roman, Islamic, Sumerian, Syrian, Phrygian,… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share
“Whenever a nation comes under a new form of government, the heroes of the past becomes the villains of the present. So… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
After an inferior man has been taught a doctrine of superiority he will remain as inferior as he was before his lesson. He will… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
“Satanists hear these, and similar statements, all the time; and they agree wholeheartedly. But, if the world has changed so much, why continue to grasp at the threads of a dying faith? If many religions are denying their own scriptures because they are out of date, and are preaching the philosophies of Satanism, why not call it by it's rightful… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share
I have a passion for big cats, I like big snakes. There is something about snakes that is so wise, they have this uncanny… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
The truth alone has never set anyone free. It is only DOUBT which will bring about mental emancipation. Without the wonderful element of doubt,… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
A Satanist practices the motto, If a man smite thee on one cheek, smash him on the other! Let no wrong go unredressed. — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
Satanists are encouraged to indulge in the seven deadly sins, as they need hurt no one; they were only invented by the Christian Church… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
The only thing Christianity ever contributed to Satanism was the name — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
Don't let that little pyramid with the bright eye fool you. That's to draw your attention away from the real thing: the big trapezoid… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
The true test of anyone's worth as a living creature is how much he can utilize what he has. — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
I don't drink much anymore, because it's supposedly not good for me. I still have gallons of it around though. I smell the cork… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
You cannot love everyone; it is ridiculous to think you can. If you love everyone and everything you lose your natural powers of selection… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
