A Vital Existence Walpurgisnacht Special Vlog Speak of the Devil presents a Vital Existence Walpurgisnacht Special vlog. Reverend Campbell shares his thoughts on what defines a Satanist-their real world successes. He shares his thoughts from the different locations that bring him joy; driving to work, snowshoeing in the mountains, working on his garden and communicating from his office. Reverend Campbell reached out to his audience and patrons for submissions and you will find video, audio, photo and written real world successes from those who have submitted on his website reverendcampbell.com and in the lower third of the video. Thank you […]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANTON SZANDOR LAVEY! On the anniversary of his birth, we enjoy celebrating the wisdom and bravery of the man who founded the Church of Satan. At a time when mysticism and irrationalism were rampant, he codified a rational, atheist philosophy taking Satan as its inspirational icon. His deep insights into the human animal lead him to weave together many threads from earlier iconoclasts into that dark tapestry of ideas he called Satanism, launching a movement that continues to thrive. We are proud upholders and exemplars of this empowering perspective, and our lives are richer for it. Considering the […]
an article & video for The Black Flame—August, LI A.S. In the early and mid 1960’s, Elvis Presley was surrounded by his most trusted & loved friends, family and fans. Hype men and women had led him to believe that he was the most popular star in the world. It wasn’t until Elvis began filming his ‘68 Comeback Special that he was served the cold hard truth. He had fallen into obscurity and no one really cared about his music. He walked down the street with nary a second glance from the other street dwellers. He had inadvertently surrounded himself […]
Hail Gluttony! Today in the U.S. is the secular holiday called “Thanksgiving.” It originated as a harvest festival amongst the Christian pilgrims who came to the “New World,” who at times even included select indigenous pagans in the proceedings. Fundamentally a celebration of the fruits of the hard work done towards preparing for survival of the frigid Winter months to come, it was a de facto proclamation of the wisdom of being in harmony with the cycling of Nature. Similar holidays abound in pre- and non-Christian societies, always enjoyed as opportunities for earned excess. In practice, it has evolved over […]
Happy Birthday Anton Szandor LaVey! On this anniversary of his birth, we fondly recall our perceptive founder. Never one to stint, he reveled in life, sharing his joys with those he held dear and his insightful ideas with carnal individuals around the globe. Vital existence was his achieved goal, and he gave us a unique perspective that we employ towards similar triumphs of our own. So we raise our glasses: “Here’s to you, dear Doktor LaVey! Long shall you live in the minds and hearts of we whom you continue to inspire!” Hail Anton Szandor LaVey! Hail Satan! —Magus Peter H. […]