Over the years, I've been exposed to many people who espoused Satanism. Christians everywhere can rejoice in the knowledge that 98% of those who claim to be Satanists are only trying to freak out the squares (read: their parents). They've never read the works of Anton LaVey or Alistair Crowley, never been to an actual Temple, and picked up all their "knowledge" from the back of a Slayer album. Once the novelty wears off, they tend to abandon their "faith", buy tan Dockers, and join the Kiwanas.

Of the remaining 2%, 95% are just nuts. They aren't Satanists, they're schizophrenics in need of treatment. These are the dangerous ones. They'd be dangerous no matter what religion they chose.

The final 0.1% are actual scholars who have done the reading, weighed the arguments, and made a choice. The Church of Satan places a high value on thinking for yourself and takes great pains to reject stupidity and herd behavior in all its forms. To this end, and armed with the knowledge that their faith is deeply misunderstood and often attracts those who are easily led, they publish a Bunco Sheet. Oh yeah, and they favor the Macintosh.

And just so no one freaks out or starts sending me stuff, I'm not a member. I think the whole thing is a gigantic pile. I had a roommate who was a member for a while, and I found him to be articulate, well-informed, polite, and he always paid his rent on time. I did, however, inform him that if a pit of hellfire appeared in the garage, he'd be responsible for any damage to my car.

-Logan
"What do I want? I'm an American. I want more."

In reply to WAY OT: Satanists by logan
in thread (OT) The Honest Cherry Bomb by Ovid

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