SATANISM [Part I]
The Unholy Bible
SATANISM [PART I]
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 1
ARRIVAL AT THE OLD LODGE
1 Friends, read and consider this true tale: that of
Johnny Goodman’s encounter with a most eloquent
and mysterious stranger 2. Our dear man Goodman
travelled for many hours before arriving at an old
lodge in the very heart of the countryside. 3 He
unpacked his belongings in a charming guest room
and seeing as it was still day light, decided that a
short walk and some fresh air would be good for
his soul. 4 By „soul‟ he merely meant „wellbeing‟ as
past experience had left him with an indomitable
revulsion for all things religious. 5 The walk –
through emerald fields –was a pleasant one. 6 He
watched the setting sun with the great castle in the
distance and crossed a quaint wooden bridge on his
return. 7 Goodman felt persuaded that there was
nothing quite so gratifying as an unhurried saunter
through tranquil countryside on a warm spring
evening.
8 Later, when the moon was out, and a curious
night breeze had replaced warmth with the familiar
chill of winter, Goodman made his way down into a
modestly sized dining area. 9 He took his seat at a
table in the far corner of the room and waited as
the proprietor‟s wife put out forks, spoons, knives
and plates. 10 As he gazed out the window,
thinking fairly inconsequential thoughts, he was
joined by a blonde haired stranger with a scar the
shape of a star on his forehead.
11 And there we fed, in the spaces beyond smells
and sounds - our indiscernible station. 12 On words
and thoughts and conversation.
13 „Would you mind terribly if I joined you for
dinner?‟ the man asked.
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14 „No, not at all‟ Goodman replied, quite glad for
the company.
15 „Isn‟t the countryside just exquisite?‟ the man
said.
16 Goodman nodded. „Indeed.‟
17 There was a short pause and Goodman decided
the polite thing to do would be to introduce
himself.
CHAPTER 2
CONVERSATIONS WITH THE STRANGER
1 „Well good sir, my name is Goodman. 2 I am on
my way to the Great Castle – in search of healing
and truth…and meaning.‟
3 „The Great Castle?‟ repeated the stranger. „Why,
in God‟s name, are you going there? Are you aware
that …‟
4 „I know what I need to know‟ Goodman
interrupted. „in a letter my dead father wrote to my
uncle, the suggestion was made that it would be in
my best interests to make a visit …What, pray, is
your name and business here?‟
5 The stranger smiled, and it was a kind, wise smile.
„Ah what‟s in a name? 6 I have always found it
quite peculiar that we begin introductions in such a
manner as though on stating our names we are
imparting a secret of great worth. 7 I would much
rather get to know you, and allow you the chance
to become familiar with me. 8 Perhaps then, after
dinner and plenty of conversation, you can a
venture a guess.‟
9 „A guess at your name?‟
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10 The stranger nodded. „Yes.‟
11 Goodman studied the man and made a few
conclusions from his smart attire and expensive
looking watch.
12 „What is it that you do? Are you a Doctor…or a
Businessman perhaps?
13 „Neither.‟ The stranger replied. „And as you have
guessed incorrectly it may be wise for me to keep
this information to myself. 13 In any event, would
you say my career –if I had one –defined who I was
as a human being?‟
14 Goodman paused to think. „You are right, good sir,
a career certainly does not define an individual. 15 I
now find myself in a quandary as to what questions
would be most constructive to ask.‟
15 „The question, I suppose, is what is it that
ultimately defines a human being? 17 Is it
appearance, actions, thoughts, beliefs, principles,
family, talents, intellectual ability, background,
ambitions, desires, actions, philosophical
conclusions…?‟ 18 „What‟ asked the stranger „is at
the very core of who we are?‟
16 Goodman seemed perplexed. „This is a most
excellent question, one that I have never stopped to
ask myself. 20 I suppose, although I must really
ponder it further, that the very essence of a human
being could be characterised as a combination of all
the things you mentioned…‟
CHAPTER 3
WHAT IS MAN?
1 „My research…‟ the stranger interjected „…has
led me to conclude that a human being is
comprised of three principal things. 2 Primarily, we
are Flesh and Blood; second, the human has a soul
(by this I mean emotions) and finally there is the
Mind (or the Will). 3 My flesh and blood, take for
instance the colour of my skin, appearance and
general health, are somewhat plain to see. 4 If we
are to conclude then, that there was nothing
extraordinary about my body, perhaps your
questions should be directed towards the state of
my emotions or the principles and beliefs that make
up the fabric of my will.‟
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5 Goodman found himself filled with admiration for
the stranger. 6 The man‟s knowledge, in
comparison to his own, seemed immense and he
was a calm, articulate communicator. 7 It was a
while before Goodman decided upon a question.
8 „What, Good Sir, are the principles that govern
your life?‟
9 „Ah, friend now that is a wonderful question.
10 Fortunately, for you, the principles that govern
my life are as clear in my mind as the day I decided
upon them. 11 There are eleven rules and if it is
alright with you I will jot them down…‟ 12 The
stranger took out a notebook and pen and started
to write.
13 As the words formed, Goodman read:
CHAPTER 4
A FURTHER EXPOSITION
1 The Eleven Rules1
a. Do not give opinions or advice unless you are
asked.
b. Do not tell your troubles to others unless you
are sure they want to hear them.
c. When in another‟s lair, show him respect or
else do not go there.
d. If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him
cruelly and without mercy.
e. Do not make sexual advances unless you are
given the mating signal.
f. Do not take that which does not belong to you
unless it is a burden to the other person and he
cries out to be relieved.
g. Acknowledge the power of magic if you have
employed it successfully to obtain your desires. If
you deny the power of magic after having called
upon it with success, you will lose all you have
obtained.
h. Do not complain about anything to which you
need not subject yourself.
1 The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth (www.churchofsatan.com)
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i. Do not harm little children. g. Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies

j. Do not kill non-human animals unless you are
attacked or for your food.
k. When walking in open territory, bother no one.
If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does
not stop, destroy him.
2 It was at about this time that a lady came through
the door with a large tray of food - Steamed
vegetables, roast potatoes and perfectly cut slices of
roast chicken. 3 Goodman and the stranger served
themselves and then resumed conversation.
4 „Those sound like perfectly agreeable rules‟
Goodman said.
5 „I‟m glad you agree. In fact I believe we -you and
I (and most humans in the world) are more alike
than you would imagine.‟
6 „Some of the rules seem a little peculiar‟ Goodman
ventured „but I certainly cannot argue with their
logic.
7 ‘Are these rules one‟s you assembled yourself
or…‟
8 „No. They are not mine.‟
9 „Do you belong to some sort of…religion?‟
10 The stranger laughed. „I can tell you despise that
word. Again, how alike we are! 11 Perhaps I should
tell you a little more before you draw any
conclusions. 12 Our organization –I suppose I
could call it an organization –has nine sins.‟
13 „Sins, like the Biblical sins?‟
14 „Oh No, quite on the contrary…‟ The stranger
re-opened his notebook and wrote:
15 The Nine Sins2
a. Stupidity
b. Pretentiousness
c. Solipsism3
d. Self-deceit
e. Herd Conformity
f. Lack of Perspective
2 The Nine Satanic Sins
3 A philosophical idea (Latin: solus, alone + ipse, self) that states: "My mind
is the only thing that I know exists." An epistemological or metaphysical
position that knowledge of anything outside the mind is unjustified.
h. Counterproductive Pride
i. Lack of Aesthetics
16 Goodman leaned back in his chair. „I cannot say
for certain that I understand the meaning of every
one of those sins although I feel, yet again, that I
am in partial, if not total, agreement. 17 What I
would like to understand however, is what it is you
believe. 18 Do you believe that man is a spiritual
being?‟
19 „No‟ replied the stranger „I suppose I could best
describe my organization as one that is dedicated to
the acceptance of Man‟s carnal self.‟
20 Goodman nodded. „I cannot disagree that it is
entirely necessary –well I suppose it is necessary –
to accept one‟s carnal self. 21 If it (the carnal self)
is there, there is no sense in ignoring it! 22 May I
ask if these words…these rules…are contained in
some sort of book?‟
23 „You certainly may ask‟ said the stranger „and the
answer is yes: The founder of our book was a man
by the name of Anton Szandor LaVey 4 . 24 His
writings, as I was trying to explain, are devoted to
the acceptance of Man‟s true nature –that of a
carnal beast.‟
25 Goodman felt a curious tingling sensation in his
arms. „I suppose your name, good sir, is Atheist?‟
26 „And why do you say that?‟ the stranger asked.
27 „Well…‟ Goodman replied. „Are not the
fundamental beliefs of an Atheist the very things
you have been describing; that man is no more than
a carnal beast? 28 I must admit however, that I
have never heard of this founder you speak of.
CHAPTER 5
GOODNESS – A MYTH?
1 Anton LaVey - was he a good man?‟
2 The stranger turned his head to face the
window. „What does it mean to be good?‟ he said.
4 Founder and High Priest of the Church of Satan. Viewed "Satan" not as a
literal deity or entity, but as a historic and literary figure symbolic of Earthly
values.

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„Does such a thing even exist?‟
3 „I retained the name Goodman because I
imagined –well I supposed –that I had a certain
goodness about me. 4 Isn‟t that what we look for in
people? Isn‟t goodness necessary?‟
5 „Would not God-man be a more appropriate
name?‟ the stranger said.
6 „God-man?‟
7 „Yes. Another one of our core beliefs is that we
humans are –or ought to be –our own gods‟ the
stranger said. 8 „God is after all a human concept, a
means of explaining that which men have been
unable to explain either through ignorance or
through philosophical inability to grasp the nature
of reality. 9 The only sensible approach then,
would be to create your own god, namely yourself,
and to worship this god.‟
10 „To what end?‟ Goodman asked
11 „The result my dear friend, is to know the truth.
To view oneself as the most important of all beings
and adopt an unapologetically self centred view of
the world.‟
12 „I am not entirely sure that I like the idea of
being self-centred.‟
13 „Then you are denying the truth, the truth that
even you know in your heart. Is there anyone more
important to you…than you?‟
14 „I suppose not…no…‟
15 „Can you deny that you are self-centred?‟
16 „No…although dare I say I would much rather
not be…‟
17 „And are you arrogant…self-seeking?‟
18 „Again, to my shame, yes‟
19 „Do you believe in or worship a God?‟
20 „I‟ve always held the opinion that religion and
the concept of God creates more distress in the
world than good.‟ Goodman said. 21 I realize now
the notion deserves far more thought than I have
given it.‟
22 The stranger continued with his questions: „Is
it natural for you to turn the other cheek? 23 Do
you love your neighbour as yourself? 24 Are you
righteous in all your inclinations?‟
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25 „No…No‟ Goodman sighed, and he looked
quite pale. „What a fool my father was to have
retained this name‟ 26 If anything, I am evil.‟
27 „But why, dear friend‟, said the stranger „are
you ashamed? 28 Surely true goodness is the
unashamed acknowledgement of truth 5; 29 of the
fact that you are indeed evil and can do nothing
about it. 30 Why struggle against what you are? 31
You are what you are, and anything else is a lie - a
lie!
32 If one‟s true nature is to be evil, should we not
accept it, exalt it, and live truly to ourselves? 33 Yes!
This is the only truth, the only goodness you can
hope to attain.‟
34 Goodman spoke slowly, with fearful realization.
„Then I suppose, whether I like it or not, I am a
God-man –a god unto myself.‟
35 The stranger nodded. „Indeed you are God-
man. No longer should you concern yourself with
goodness. It is a lie –impossibility.‟
36 „But what of this desire of mine, this need, to
be good. 37 What of love? Is it all unreal?‟
38 „All I can do, dear friend,‟ the stranger replied
„is quote from our book. 39 “Love one another” it
has been said is the supreme law, but what power
made it so? 40 Upon what rational authority does
the gospel of love rest? 41 Why should I not hate
mine enemies?6‟
42 Goodman interjected: „Surely it is admirable for
one to forgive his enemy?‟
43 The stranger shook his head. 44 „Is it natural
for enemies to do good unto each other? 45 Can
the torn and bloody victim “love” the blood
splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb? 46
Are we not all predatory animals by instinct? 47 If
humans ceased wholly from preying upon each
other, could they continue to exist? 48 Love your
enemies and do good to those who hate you –is
this not the despicable philosophy of the spaniel
that rolls upon its back when kicked? 49 Hate your
enemies with a whole heart, and if a man smite you
on one cheek, smash him on the other!; smite him
hip and thigh, for self-preservation is the highest
5 In the last days, good will be called evil and evil good. (Isaiah 5:20)
6 The Book of Satan III; 1
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law!7 50 Have you not heard it said? –that the truth
will set you free!‟
51 Goodman sat trembling in his seat and the
stranger reached out to touch his arm.
CHAPTER 6
THE STRANGER REVEALS ALL
1 Goodman found the courage to ask: „Were you
always as self-assured as you are at this moment?
What is your background?‟
2 The stranger smiled. „Oddly enough, I come
from a rather religious background.‟
3 On Saturday nights I would see men lusting
after half-naked girls dancing at carnivals, and on
Sunday morning, I would see the same men sitting
in the pews with their wives and children, asking
God to forgive them and purge them of their carnal
desires. 4 I knew then that religion thrived on
hypocrisy, and that man‟s carnal nature will out no
matter how much it is purged or scourged by any
white-light religion. 5 This, for your information, is
the exact same eye-opener that LaVey referred to in
a conversation with his friend Burton H. Wolfe8‟
6 By now both men had stopped eating.
7 „I hardly have the words to speak…‟ Goodman
said. „…but I must say that you have opened my
eyes, friend, to things I dared not contemplate in
the past. 8 You have shown me, as in a mirror, the
truth of my being. 9 It is clear that in order to
continue this journey, I must first know myself. 10 I
imagined I was good, but perhaps I am not. 11 Still
worse, perhaps there is no such thing. 12 But why is
it that I suddenly feel afraid? 13 Of this world…of
myself? Like a man in bondage…not free at all.‟
14 The stranger was quick to reply: „It is a lack of
understanding. 15 A lack of perspective. 16 Only in
embracing the reality of darkness will you see the
light. 17 Freedom is a wonderful thing Goodman. 18
Take “free love”. It means exactly that –the
freedom to either be faithful to one person or to
indulge your sexual desires with as many others as
7 The Book of Satan III; 2, 3,4,6,7
8 From the Satanic Bible, Introduction by Burton H Wolfe (Conversation
with LaVey)
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you feel is necessary to satisfy your needs9. 19 You
can never go wrong! 20 Good or bad –what does it
matter? 21 The rules are yours to make. 22 The
game is yours to play. 23 The judgement they speak
of, will never come. 24 The salvation they sing of is
a fallacy.25 Behold the crucifix; what does it
symbolize? Pallid incompetence hanging on a tree10‟
26 „But will not a world without love and
goodness, be brutal…cruel?‟ Goodman asked.
27 „Friend, are you so blind?
28 Is there not enough evidence for brutality in
the world without people making it worse by
denying it exists? 29 You see, all it is, is that people
are afraid to face the truth. 30 And the truth is that
human beings are simply not benign, loving or
good.‟
31 „Tell me‟ said the stranger „was the letter you
spoke of earlier – the one your father wrote to your
uncle - a letter about you?‟
32 „Yes‟ replied Goodman „It was indeed about me‟
33 „Do you believe what was written in it to be
true?‟
34 Goodman shook his head „I do not know‟
35 Both men were silent for a long time.
36 And then, just as the clock struck ten, Goodman
spoke.
37 „I do not know why, but our conversation has
saddened me deeply. 34 „But now friend, before we
retire for the night, do tell me, as promised, your
name?‟
38 The stranger stood up and a broad beam of
moonlight fell upon his shoulders like a cloak.
39 „My name, dear friend, is Satanist11‟
9 The Satanic Bible; Hell, the devil, and how to sell your soul –from The
Book of Lucifer
10 The Book of Satan II, 1
11 "Satanism" is used by scholars to describe spiritual practices and beliefs;
the two most significant of which are LaVeyan Satanism and Theistic
Satanism. In LaVeyan Satanism the Satanist does not worship Satan in the
theistic sense, but espouses hedonism, Randian Objectivism, Nietzschean
philosophy and atheism. Theistic Satanists worship what Christians consider
to be the enemy of Christ and God.
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CHAPTER 7
REFLECTION

1 If there is no hell – well, perhaps there is no

heaven. 2 If there is no Evil one, then perhaps
there is no Son, no God, no Saviour, no Lord. 3
Yet can my soul afford, to search no more, to
abandon hope? 4 To tie the noose and cut the rope?
5 No, I will walk, while I have breath and health,
this broken road. 6 To that distant castle, for
somehow, though I fall, despite all, there remains
the faintest glimmer of hope. 7 And somehow,
though I am damaged beyond measure, this shred
of optimism I cling to, decays not. ~J Goodman