LaVeyan Satanism

LaVeyan Satanism is an atheistic religious movement founded by Anton LaVey. It uses Satan as a symbol of human nature, individualism, and self-interest.

The Satanic Bible: A 1969 book by Anton LaVey that presents the central philosophy and rituals of LaVeyan Satanism. LaVey’s book is the movement’s foundational statement of beliefs and practice.
Church of Satan: A religious organization founded by Anton LaVey in San Francisco in 1966. It is the institution LaVey created to organize and represent his Satanism.
Theistic Satanism: A form of Satanism that treats Satan as a real supernatural being or deity. Unlike this tradition, LaVeyan Satanism is atheistic and treats Satan as symbolic.
Individualism: A social and ethical outlook that gives priority to individual autonomy and interests. LaVeyan Satanism presents individual self-direction as a central value.
Satanic ritual: A structured symbolic practice associated with Satanism, with forms and purposes varying among traditions. LaVey treated ritual as psychodrama rather than supernatural intervention.
Anton LaVey's Black House: A San Francisco residence associated with Anton LaVey and the early Church of Satan. The house served as an early gathering place for LaVey’s circle and rituals.
The Satanic Temple: A non-theistic religious organization founded in the United States in 2013, distinct from the Church of Satan. It shares symbolic atheism but has a separate organization and political emphasis.
Hedonism: The philosophical view that pleasure is a central good or source of value. LaVeyan writings affirm indulgence while rejecting the idea that every desire must be pursued.
Satan as a symbol: Satan is used in some religious and cultural traditions as a symbol of rebellion, opposition, or human desire. LaVeyan Satanism uses Satan symbolically, not as a deity to worship.
1960s counterculture: A diverse set of youth-led movements that challenged established social norms during the 1960s. LaVey’s public launch occurred amid wider challenges to religious and sexual conventions.

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