A Fine Day to Celebrate Carnality! Whether you prefer to conjure the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia, or find inspiration via the traditional date to share tokens of romantic love with those who have aroused your passions, may you have a lust-filled day (and musk-filled night) with your eager partners, you horny, life-loving devils! After all, we are all animals, my Ladies and Lords! —Magus Peter H. Gilmore
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Today is “Friday the 13th” and we Satanists enjoy the consternation this number conjures amongst the superstitious. On this “dreaded day,” while the credulous cower we sally forth to indulge with gusto. May your day be truly splendid with an even more enriching night, dear aficionados of the outré! —Magus Peter H. Gilmore
Darwin Day! The Center for Inquiry is urging U.S. citizens to ask their Congressional representatives to support a resolution to designate February 12 as “Darwin Day” as a means towards “recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.” Satanism champions reason and science as the proper tools for understanding the Universe, so American Satanists might find this campaign worthy of their attention. Click on the image above or follow this link to learn more.
Church of Satan helps debunk Devil Worship claims. A census for the small town of Bolster in Derbyshire, England, had 17 pranksters write on their forms that they worshipped the “anti-christ.” This is typically a comical way to rile the local faithful folks since being a secularist or atheist tends not to be that shocking, these days. While we’ve had many members throughout the UK for quite a number of years, they are productive, law-abiding citizens who are generally liked and even admired by their friends, family and associates. They typically keep their affiliation secret because of public misperceptions, but […]
ANNOUNCING THE SATANIC WARLOCK! The long-awaited men’s counterpart to Anton Szandor LaVey’s The Compleat Witch / The Satanic Witch will be released on April 30, 2016 during the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Church of Satan. Written by Magister Dr. Robert Johnson, Publisher of Old Nick Magazine, The Satanic Warlock is the result of years of research and first-hand knowledge of just what makes today’s Satanic man. Officially endorsed by the Church of Satan, this book will include a special introduction by High Priest, Magus Peter H. Gilmore. Within lies bedrock that defines The Satanic Warlock—of all sexual proclivities—answering burning […]
The Church of Satan celebrates our 50th year of offering an individualist, atheism-based, carnal alternative to the world’s spiritual doctrines on Religious Freedom Day. Visit our page to honor this day. You’ll find thought-provoking essays, video, music, and even merchandise and a contest! We invite you to share our joy in this American legacy of liberty! —Magus Peter H. Gilmore
In Satan Speaks, Magus Anton LaVey’s final writings were published and they included this brief piece which sets out his vision for how the Church of Satan is meant to function—precisely as it does to this day. It is a book well worth your time. —Magus Peter H. Gilmore
Warlock Marquis H.K. convinces the JOY 94.9 team that Satanism is the most inclusive religion ever. JOY 94.9 is an independent voice for the diverse lesbian and gay communities listened to by people in Melbourne and beyond online. His interview is about midway through the audio file. Follow this link to listen.
Magus Gilmore has added #21 to our FAQ pages regarding The Black House. To elaborate on that, he presents Regarding The Black House and Its Successors which explores the significance of the original Black House of Anton Szandor LaVey as well as the new Black House belonging to he and High Priestess Nadramia. Two new essays have also been posted: Dilute Diabolism: On the Rise of “neo-satanism” There Goes The Neighborhood: Activism and The Devil He has also launched a new interview section titled Full Disclosure where the complete responses he has made to the press will be presented. There are […]