FOUNDER
Satan Himself; 1966 “Church of Satan” founded in USA, started by Anton LaVey (“Black Pope”)
NAME
After Satan
AUTHORITY
Satanic Bible
Traditions and beliefs passed from generation to generation in secret
VIEW of GOD
Good, better than Satan, but weak, unable to keep His promised, not as powerful as Satan
God is too distant, doesn’t get involved and care as Satan does
Satan is in control of the present world, so worship and serve him!
God is more powerful, but Satan is more personal and available
VIEW of the TRINITY
Recognize Christian belief in it, but choose to worship Satan as more powerful
VIEW of CHRIST
Recognize Christian belief in Him, but choose to worship Satan as more powerful
VIEW of the HOLY SPIRIT
Recognize Christian belief in Him, but choose to worship Satan as more powerful
VIEW of SIN
Man has a sin nature which he must affirm and indulge
Ten commandments ineffective, only cause guilt, must reverse them to remove the guilt
VIEW of SALVATION
Not needed, no merit in Jesus’ death on the cross
Name written on “Book of Death”
Deny Christian faith, Rebaptism in Satan’s name
VIEW of HEAVEN & HELL
Worship hell as the throne of Satan, desire to be with him, not with God in heaven
OTHER DISTINGUISHING BELIEFS
Black Mass the central ritual, dress like priests but with goat symbol (picture of Satan), use upside down cross, parodies & inversions of Christian prayers and creeds, animal sacrifices, ritualistic orgies, black host, real blood for juice, pray to Satan backwards, conclude with vows of special service to Satan
Promise to pay annual tribute to Satan