Blind belief Quote by Anton Szandor LaVey
““I wanted to create a forum, a loosely-structured cabal for the productive aliens, not misfits who need to depend on a group. After the re-organization, I was free to be more selective. I would much rather attract and lend support to those individuals who use their alienation—just as most leaders are usually different or distinctive in some way. Groups encourage dependence on beliefs and delusions to reinforce their omnipotence. Instead of fostering self-sufficiency and honest skepticism, I saw my group lapsing into blind belief and unhealthy anthropomorphism. That’s not what I intended and I had to make moves to get the Church of Satan back on track.””
About This Quote
The speaker intended a selective, supportive community but observed it devolve into blind belief and dependence, prompting corrective action.
In simple terms: A group became dogmatic instead of independent.
Key Takeaway
Maintain critical thinking within communities.
Themes
community
leadership
independence
belief systems
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- online forums
- social movements
- cult-like organizations
Key Concepts
group dynamics
psychology
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders prevent groupthink?
- What safeguards encourage healthy skepticism?
A Different Perspective
Groups can unintentionally foster conformity.
