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SATANISM [Part II] SEQUENS MIRABITUR AETAS

The Unholy Bible Satanism [Part II]

SATANISM [PART II]


THE DARK DETAILS
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CHAPTER 1 asked.
GOODMAN‟S VISION 24 „I am an angel1 of this world‟ the man replied,
„And yes, I am here to help.‟
1 After his encounter with Satanist, Goodman
retreated to his room distressed. 2 That night he 25 „What is this mountain? Why am I bleeding?‟
had a menacing vision. 3 He saw himself walking 26 „The mountain, dear man, is the mountain of
on a lonely path through the woods. 4 Naked. 5 righteousness. 27 I am from these parts and know
Alone. 6 It was dusk –the darker stage of twilight – well that it is impossible to climb2. 28 Many have
and the sun had long disappeared behind distant tried, failed, and fallen to their death.‟
hills. 7 He walked for a while, unable to shield
himself from the howling wind, when finally the 29 „And this blood? What is happening to me?‟
road came to an abrupt end. 8 Before him was an asked Goodman
immense mountain, steep and more treacherous 30 The angel replied „The blood is the beginning
than any mountain he had ever laid eyes on. 9 of death3. All humans must die, it is a part of life.
Shrouded in the growing darkness, he walked to its 31 You have nothing to be afraid of. Peace will be
base and looked upward to the sky. yours once you acknowledge that eternal life is
10 At the very top he saw what he imagined was a unattainable.‟
celestial city bathed in an almost tangible light. 11 32 „And the celestial city? Is it real?‟ Goodman
He could not be sure but he thought he caught asked
glimpses of angels and other heavenly beings. 12
For a moment he even saw a group of men – 33 „Perhaps it is real, but you may as well think of
humans, in flowing white robes–peer down at him. it as an illusion.‟ the angel replied
13 Conscious of his nakedness, he cowered in the 34 „Why is that?‟ asked Goodman
shadows. 14 As he began to reflect on the sheer
impossibility of climbing the mountain, he was 35 „I have already told you. The mountain of
enveloped by a deep despair. 15 He found a rock to righteousness, which must be climbed in order to
sit upon, and started to weep. 16 When he wiped reach the celestial city, is impossible to climb.‟ 36
the tears from his eyes, he found his fingers And the angel rebuked Goodman. „Are you in such a
covered in red. 17 Blood. hurry to die? The world is not so bad a place as you
think‟
18 Fear Stricken he fell to the floor. 19 It seeped
from his eyes, his nose, his very pores. 20 And 37 „What am I to do? Where am I to go?‟ Goodman
Goodman cried out in terror: „Am I to die at the base asked, filled with an immense despair.
of this mountain with no explanation?‟ 21 It was
then that a man, tall and striking, bent down and
took his hand. 22 The man, clothed in brilliant 1 "Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light." (2 Corinthians 11:14, NIV)
2 2 "All our righteousness is like filthy rags" (Isaiah 64:4-9, NIV) It is
white, started to wipe the blood from his face. impossible to righteous in one‟s own strength
3 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through
23 „Who are you? Are you here to help?‟ Goodman Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23, NIV)
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lie here forever. Take me with you to this city of


comfort.‟
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23 No sooner than the two men had taken a few
A TOWN CALLED SIN
steps in the direction of Sin, Goodman noticed a
shift in the angel‟s appearance. 24 With every stride
1 And the angel said to Goodman „Dear man, you he looked more and more demonic (editor‟s note:
may come with me. 2 There is a town called Sin a demons, as you know from popular culture, are
few miles east from here, where you will feel right often heroic, amenable creatures)
at home. 3 There you will find long haired, full 25 Goodman however, was suddenly afraid and
bosomed women, who will help you forget your turned back towards the mountain. 26 The angel
troubles. 4 There will be wine that will ease the pain had Goodman‟s hand in a firm clasp. (and good thing
of your bleeding and wonderful luxuries beyond too, as Goodman‟s escape would have been a foolish
imagination. 5 Are you not tired of weeping, of move)
cowering in the shadows because of your
27 And the angel said to Goodman „Dear man, you
nakedness? Is there any necessity for clothing4? 6
cannot turn back now‟ 28 You have bled too much,
In the town I speak of, all men are naked,
you are far too weak. 29 The city I speak of is your
unashamed and victorious in their freedom. 7
destiny. 30 And then –later –when you have had
There you will find laughter, merry-making and
your fill of fun, and there is no blood left in your
comfort for your weary soul. 8 Take my hand, and
veins, you will have your reward –death.‟
I will lead you down to Sin. 9 The path is broad
and easy to travel.‟ 31 Goodman trembled at the angel‟s words as (like
many humans) he simply did not appreciate brutal
10 But Goodman was alarmed. „Perhaps I should
honesty. 32 Thunder rolled and the darkness grew
wait here a little longer. Surely there is someone
deeper than ever.
who can show me the way‟
33 The angel –the kind demon –led Goodman into
11 „There is no way ‟ the angel cried „There is no
a thicket and took out a sharp knife. 34 „Do not be
way5! Anything you may have heard is a lie.‟
afraid.‟ The angel said „I have no authority to kill
12 At this moment the heavens opened and there you. 35 „I only want to hasten the process and
was a downpour of rain. 13 Lightning lit up the sky ensure your safe arrival at Sin.‟ 36 Goodman shouted
and the city called Sin could be glimpsed in the for help but the sound of laughter –or was it
distance. 14 Clouds moved across the mountain thunder –drowned out his cries. 37 The demon –
hiding the celestial city from sight. with the utmost compassion and consideration -
15 And the angel said to Goodman „Can you see it made an incision on Goodman‟s wrist and scarlet
now? 16 Your Celestial city? Has it not disappeared? blood came spurting forth like a fountain. 38 It
17 Heaven! A cheap illusion! 18 Dear man, I beg was at this point that Goodman awoke from his
you, lie here no longer. 19 Take comfort in the dream, sweating profusely. 39 He heard the sound
world, in material reality. 20 Forget your wounds of footsteps and then a knock on his door.
and find healing in pleasure.‟
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with some difficultly.
SATANIST KNOCKS ON THE DOOR
22 And Goodman conceded „As you say, I cannot

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1 „Who is it?‟ Goodman cried feebly, still shaking
“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he
hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the from his nightmare.
robe of righteousness” (Isaiah 61:10, NIV)
2 „It is I, Satanist‟ came the reply. 3 „I am in the
5 “Jesus answered, „I am the way and the truth and the life‟” (John 14:6, NIV) room next door and heard you shout out several
times in your sleep. 4 I thought it would be proper
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for me to see if you were all right. 5 Incidentally, I 8 The first are Reverse Christians. 9 These groups
couldn‟t get to sleep either and was considering are said to practice what Christians claim Satanists
going outside for some fresh air. 6 You wouldn‟t do. 10 For instance, they literally worship the
want to join me would you?‟ enemy of Christ and God, basing their concept of
Satan somewhat of descriptions of him in the Bible.
7 Goodman flicked the switch on his bedside lamp
11 There are however, groups within this division
and a dim orange glow filled the room. 8 His back
that believe the Bible does not provide an accurate
was entirely wet from perspiration and he decided a
depiction of Satan and rather base their concept of
little night air may calm his nerves. 9 The men
him on personal spiritual experience and prayer.‟ 12
walked down the stairs together and once they were
„Luciferianism is the second offshoot –recently
out under the moon, Satanist lit a cigarette.
developed –that keeps most of the tenets of
10 And Satanist said to Goodman „I was afraid you Satanism yet has what is considered to be more
wouldn‟t come‟ „Most people are fearful at the leniency to „good‟ morality. 13 Many views suggest
mention of his name…‟ that Luciferianism has incorporated concepts from
11 „Name? Whose name?‟ asked Goodman contemporary western religion –such as their sense
of Satan as a father. 14 So you see there are groups
12 „Satan‟ came the reply of people such as the “Temple of Set” and “The
13 „I suppose, if I am to be honest, I was a little First Church of Satan” who claim to worship a dark,
taken aback.‟ said Goodman. 14 You see, I always evil Lord, but their philosophies do no represent
imagined a Satanist was a devil-worshipper. 15 the view of the official “Church of Satan”.‟
Someone who worshipped the devil in much the
same way that theists worship God.‟
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16 „Ignorance! A terrible thing!‟ said Satanist.
WITCHCRAFT AND WICCA
17 The clouds formed moon-lit patterns in the
night sky.
1 „What about Witchcraft? Are Satanism and
Witchcraft linked?‟ asked Goodman.
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2 „Witchcraft, in most contexts, refers to the use
THE TWO TYPES OF SATANISTS of certain kinds of magical or supernatural powers.
In your travels, you have probably heard of the
Malleus Maleficarum6 –a witch-hunting manual. 3 It
1 „There are two types of Satanists.‟ began Satanist. was used by Protestants and Roman Catholics alike
2 „the type I am, as I explained, does not view the and outlines how to identify a witch. 4 Needless to
devil as an actual entity or being but rather as a say, the book defines a witch as evil and typically
concept. 3 In LaVeyan Satanism –the type that I female. 5 At the time, this publication marked an
ascribe to - the Satanist does not worship Satan in important turn in the approach to witchcraft. 6 The
the theistic sense, but plays the role of an adversary reality of its existence had previously been denied
to spiritual creeds, espousing hedonism, Randian by the church, but it was during that time that it
Objectivism, Nietzschean philosophy and atheism. became accepted as a real and dangerous heresy.‟
4 We are our own Gods, and are explorers of the 7 „So Witches are real?‟
Left-Hand Path. 5 We do not however, literally
worship Satan –as Christians worship God.‟ 8 „That depends on your point of view. 9 What,
after all, is reality?
6 „But I take it that there are those who literally
worship the Devil?‟ Goodman asked 10 Is there one objective reality or is reality
7 Satanist nodded. „Yes. There are two main 6 A famous treatise on witches, written in 1486 by Heinrich Kramer and
divisions that fall under the definition of what has Jacob Sprenger, two Inquisitors of the Catholic Church. First published in
come to be known as Theistic Satanism. Germany in 1487. One of its purposes was to inform magistrates on how to
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subjective to individual perception? 11 I can and the darkness – has come to be linked with the
however tell you about Wicca –a pagan, nature- unwanted elements of religion; that which defeats
based religion that was popularised by Gerald the sun. 29 On the other hand the Solar association
Gardner –a retired British civil servant –in 1954. 12 stems from primitive religion in which sun worship
At the time he called it Witchcraft and referred to was a key factor. 30 In an article entitled “The
its adherents as „the Wica‟. 13 The religion, Historicity of the term Left Hand Path”, Vexen
according to him, was a modern survival of an old Crabtree writes: "Left-hand-path religions are
witchcraft religion which had existed in secret for concentrated on individualism, free thought,
hundreds of years.‟ intelligence and outstanding abilities and gifts. 31
The term "left hand path" may have entered the
14 „And is Wicca still practised today?‟ asked
West's vocabulary from the East via either the
Goodman
teachings of Helena Blavatsky and the
15 „Yes! It is practised as a religion of an initiatory Theosophists or from the shamanist Tatar
secret society nature, organised into autonomous invasions. 32 The association of the left with
covens, with positive ethical principles and led by a diabolism, devilry, outstanding talent, psychic
High Priesthood.‟ abilities and the right with goodness is so ancient it
16 „Would you say that the underlying philosophy defeats investigation.”
that you uphold is the same as in Witchcraft?‟ asked
Goodman.
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17 „Well, Wicca also incorporates a philosophy of
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
empowerment …‟ replied Satanist. 18 „Witches will
tell you that they are not victims of circumstance.
19 They don‟t believe in „luck‟, but make their own. 1 The two men were silent for a while and
20 They also believe in creating their own reality Goodman‟s gaze fell upon Satanist‟s neck and a chain
and that their spiritual nature guides their ego and he wore with two pendants. 2 The first was a large
shapes all they think or say. 21 In a similar vein to silver cross and the second a symbol of a goat in a
what I told you earlier –they too uphold the downward-pointed pentagram ‟
philosophy of „my will be done.‟
3 „How strange!‟ said Goodman. „You wear a cross!‟
22 „And that would be in direct opposition to the
Christian doctrine of submitting one‟s will to God.‟ 4 Satanist smiled. „Indeed! Its shape is rather
Goodman said appealing, don‟t you think?‟
5 „And what about that other pendant. Does it
hold some significance?‟
THE LEFT HAND PATH
6 „This…‟ said Satanist, fondling the object with
his free hand. „is called the Sigil of Baphomet. 7 It
23 Satanist nodded. „Satanism is not a white light is a symbol of the goat in a downward-pointed
religion. 24 I have already told you –it is a religion pentagram and was adopted as the official symbol
of the flesh, the carnal, the mundane –all of which of the church of Satan –still used amongst Satanists
are ruled by Satan. 25 And Satan is the today. 8 While the point-up pentangle is said to
personification of the Left Hand Path. ‟ represent the spirituality of mankind, the point-
down pentangle represents the carnal side of
26 „The Left Hand Path?‟
mankind –that is the victory of matter over spirit.
27 And Satanist proceeded to explain: „In most
9 „But‟ said Goodman „I thought there was no spirit‟
monotheistic religions the Lunar sphere is thought
to be the domain of Satan while the Solar sphere is 10 Satanist paused and then said: „There isn‟t‟
the source of life and goodness. 11 And Satanist continued in his discourse: „The
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upper two points is representative of Satan. 12 The permeates all of nature and provides the drive for
pentacle is also surrounded by two circles, the survival and propagation inherent in all living
innermost touching the points of the pentacle. 13 things. 31 To the Satanist, Satan is not a conscious
In between the two circles you find 5 Hebrew entity to be worshipped, rather it is a name for the
characters spelling LVTHN anticlockwise – reservoir of power inside each human to be tapped
Leviathan. 14 LaVey explains that the two anterior at will ”
points symbolise an attack of heaven and the 32 „It‟s interesting…‟ said Goodman „All this while
posterior point and the two lateral points as a I could have sworn that a Satanist was someone
denial of the trinity. who kidnapped little children, sacrificed animals,
15 „Baphomet…‟ said Goodman. „What does that worshipped the devil with all manner of gruesome
word mean?‟ rituals, and cast spells on innocent victims.
16 „A good question!‟ replied Satanist. „There are 33 All you really appear to be, dear Satanist, is an
several theories that exist for the origin of this Atheist!‟
name. 17 One suggests that the name traces back 34 „Ah, well that is not entirely accurate.‟ replied
to the end of Crusades. 18 Around 1250, in an Satanist.
Occitan poem that bewails the defeat of the
Seventh Crusade, Austorc d‟Aorlhac refers to
„Bafomet‟ –a reference to the prophet Muhammad. ATHEISM = SATANISM?
19 The Oxford English Dictionary states that the
name‟s first appearance in English was in Henry
Hallam‟s, 1818 work Middle Ages. 20 It is said to 35 And Satanist went on to explain „There are a
have reproduced an early French corruption of few fundamental traits that distinguish Satanism
Mahomet –a common variant of the Arabic, from Humanism or other essentially atheistic
Muhammad. 21 Another source suggests that philosophies.‟
Baphomet may derive from the Arabic word 36 „And what might those be?‟ Goodman asked
Abugfihamat, meaning The Father of
Understanding. 22 Then there was Emile Littré 37 „LaVey explains it best when he describes
who in Dictionnaire de la langue francaise Satanism as a religion and not merely a philosophy.
suggested that the word was cabalistically formed 38 You see, one reason that humanity has always
by writing tem.o.h.p.ab -an abbreviation of templi had religion is because he has a need for ritual,
omnium hominum pacis abbas, -backward: Father dogma and ceremony. 39 Satanism acknowledges
of the temple of peace of all men.‟ this need. 40 Where Christianity might explain this
inbuilt „need‟ as evidence for man‟s spiritual self, it
23 „Fascinating‟ said Goodman. is quite the opposite. 41 In any case Satanism
24 Satanist continued: „Coming back to what you supplies its adherents with ceremony and dogma in
were saying earlier about devil worship… 25 I hope the form of magic and ritual so making it a true
it is clear that there are no elements of devil religion that caters to every aspect of man‟s carnal
worship –in the theistic sense – in the church of nature.‟
Satan. (the one I refer to) 26 Such practices are
simply looked upon as Christian heresies. 27 In the
words of Peter Gilmore: “Believing in the Christian CHAPTER 7
world-view of God vs. the Devil and choosing to MAGIC AND RITUAL
side with the Prince of Darkness is pointless to the
Satanist as neither exists. [...] 28 To the Satanist, he
is his own God. 29 Satan is a symbol of Man living 1 „So magic and ritual do have a place in
as his prideful, carnal nature dictates. Satanism?‟ Goodman asked
30 Some Satanists extend this symbol to 2 „Of course.‟ said Satanist. „Magic, as defined by
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accordance with one‟s will, which would, using whole, full self-expression is what is being
normally accepted methods, be unchangeable ”. encouraged.‟
3 Incorporated into this definition Satanism has 21 „Are you saying it is okay to destroy another
two kinds of magic: individual?‟
4 Lesser Magic and Greater Magic. 22 Satanist smiled „You must understand friend,
Satanism does not support criminal activity. 23 Yet
5 Lesser Magic is essentially a system of
common sense and justice must always prevail. 24
manipulation that involves three major themes: Sex,
Kindness cannot be wasted on ingrates and man
Sentiment, and Wonder. 6 Lesser magic encourages
must accept what he is!‟
its adherents to capitalise on these themes and
expand on whichever themes they fall naturally 25 „So in essence…what is it the Satanist aspires
under.‟ to?‟
7 „By manipulation, do you mean the 26 „Divinity.‟ Replied Satanist „although not in the
manipulation of other human beings to your sense that Theists understand divinity. 27 The
advantage?‟ Goodman interjected Satanist aspires to be free –free to be who he is –
and victorious.‟
8 „Yes, I suppose I do. LaVey relates ideas that he
worked out from watching fortune tellers and the 28 „And what about peace? Is victory really
proprietors of carnival stalls in their manipulation victorious without peace?‟ asked Goodman.
of customers. 9 In one his books –The Satanic 29 „Satanists have peace!‟ exclaimed Satanist
Witch -the idea of the LaVey Synthesiser Clock – „Unlike the God-fearing theist who battles against
an improved form of somatotyping -is proposed. carnality as though it were something to be feared!
10 The synthesiser is used in identification of 30 No! Quite by contrast, the Satanist is at peace
personality in order to know how best to with who he is and in what he believes.‟
manipulate a person through traits often associated
with their types and what LaVey referred to as their 31 „Correct me if I am wrong.‟ said Goodman „but
„demonic‟ personality.‟ on close analysis of human emotions it sometimes
appears that a guilty soul –an individual that has
11 „And what of Greater Magic? How is that sinned and knows it –simply cannot be at peace. 32
different?‟ asked Goodman. In fact, I sometimes wonder if only goodness
12 „Greater magic involves ritual and ceremony in allows for true peace.‟
order to focus one‟s emotional energy for a specific 33 „I shall correct you‟ replied Satanist „for your
purpose. 13 Ritual within Satanism is highly variable conclusions are flawed. 34 You are quite right that
although there is a basic format given in the Satanic guilt is an emotion that robs an individual of peace.
Bible. 14 Now, greater magic itself is usually divided 35 But your assumption that the removal of sin is
into three categories: Destruction, lust and the answer to the alleviation of guilt is balderdash!
compassion. 15 Each of these is essentially a basic 36 What is this sin the world keeps referring to? 37
motivation for all known actions and hence all In my opinion it is nothing but a word invented to
satanic ritual falls in either one of these categories.‟ perpetuate guilt in the ignorant! 38 No human can
16 „And what –if I may be so bold as to ask – are be rid of sin…even the Bible upholds the doctrine
examples of rituals for each of these categories?‟ that all men are sinners and fall short of the glory
of God!‟
17 „LaVey goes into great detail on methods for
focusing on these motivations. 18 For example, for 39 „So what is the answer?‟ asked Goodman „If sin
destruction one can either act out or destroy a cannot be removed, must humans simply live with
person symbolically in order to vent their anger. 19 the burden of guilt?‟
Lust rituals may involve masturbation and orgasmic 40 „No!‟ said Satanist. „And that is where Satanism
overtones. provides the answer.
20 Compassion ritual can include crying. On the 41 Guilt is a burden, and somehow humans have
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been wired –perhaps society has so moulded us –to Goodness? 61 Has it ever occurred to you that
feel guilt at certain things that have been labeled there is no such thing? 62 Theists and irrational
„Sin‟. 42 Things like fornication, homosexuality, God-fearers will tell you that to be good, is to do
revenge, and so on. 43 One solution would be to God‟s will, but if there is no God, His Will –if that
rid yourself entirely of all sin and so banish the is what equates to goodness –is an illusion, a lie! 63
accompanying guilt, but as we discussed this is Keep in mind, following the laws of the land,
impossible. (Christianity does claim that Christ makes me law-abiding, not good. 64 And if there
removes the impossibility by taking the sin upon was a God, surely he would rate honesty more
himself, but this notion isn‟t even worth highly than hypocrisy. 65 At least the Satanist
consideration) 44 The solution then is to simply accepts what he is –a carnal beast. The theist denies
accept sin as normal and stubbornly refuse to feel this facts and lives a lie!‟
guilt over what cannot be helped. 66 „Perhaps you are right.‟ said Goodman „But I
45 And Satanist proceeded to confound Goodman find I want to believe that man is more than a beast,
with sound arguments: „Should a blind man feel and that there is a God, and goodness, and indeed
guilty for his impediment? 46 Does a lion lament this thing called love, is something within our grasp
over a kill? 47 In the same way, how could we do –or at least something important enough to aspire
anything but accept the way we were born? 48 And to.
we, my friend, if we are being honest, were born 67 There are rumours‟, said Goodman, „that if God
carnal and utterly self centred.‟ –if he existed- is good, His desire is that those that
49 „But what of society and laws?‟ asked Goodman he will make Kings and Queens in his Kingdom
„Is not the purpose of the law to make one acquire the qualities that are integral to His own
conscious of sin?‟ character. Love and…‟
50 „Well, there is a distinction between personal 68 „Do not be weak, my friend‟ interrupted
beliefs and the laws of the land. 51 I have already Satanist „The child makes up an imaginary friend to
told you that Satanism does not espouse criminal get through a difficult childhood, and the adult
activity. 52 The reason for this is because human makes up God to get through life. 69 Besides, can
beings –indeed nothing more than carnal beasts – you not see the strength –the power –in the
have come as far as they have largely because of the acceptance of evil?‟
law and the existence of rules and a structure within 70 „In my estimation…‟ replied Goodman „It is easy
which individuals can feel safe. 53 I –as a Satanist to be evil. It is far easier to take revenge than to
–would uphold the law of the land and not break forgive, to hate one‟s enemy than to love. 71 Surely
into someone‟s house –simply because I would
real strength is required in turning the other
expect the same courtesy from my neighbour. 54 cheek…‟
Following the laws of the land contribute to the
existence of what we call a civilised society. 55 In 72 „No man can ever be good in the face of evil.
that sense, yes you are right to say that the law It isn‟t natural.‟ Satanist replied.
simply highlights what is wrong and what is not and 73 „Perhaps it isn‟t. Perhaps it is supernatural.‟
all individuals in civilised societies are expected to replied Goodman.
be law-abiding or face the consequences. 56 It is a
matter of common sense and ultimately self 74 „We have discussed this already.‟ said Satanist.‟
preservation. 57 Anarchy would equate to chaos Would you die for someone who spat on your face?
and a Satanist is clever enough to see that. 58 Guilt Could you forgive someone who crucified you?‟
and this foolish theist notion of Sin does not come 75 Goodman paused to think.
into it.‟
76 „You are probably right to say that no man could
59 „So, in your understanding, is there no such do this. It would take a God. Or the spirit of God
thing as Goodness?‟ asked Goodman in a man.‟
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77 „Well‟ sighed Satanist. „We have come full saying you would give up without a fight? Is that
circle. 78 Let me tell you this. There is no God, and what you are saying?‟
if there was one, I would spit in his face. 79 Look at 9 „No…‟ whispered Goodman „I wasn‟t saying
this world –all the pain, suffering and nonsensical anything of the sort. I was just…‟
chaos. 80 If there was a God, would you worship
him? Surely not!‟ 10 Satanist interrupted him with a slap. „And if a
man slapped you on your left cheek, would you
81 Perplexed, Goodman shook his head. „I turn to him the other? 11 Why do the will of…‟
understand the point you are trying to make and I and at this Satanist pointed at the stars. „…when
would even go so far as to say that my views –up you could do what thy wilt7’
until now –have been similar to yours. 82 Yet,
somehow, I desire more. I may not know 12 Goodman didn‟t move. „Good sir, you have
everything, but I know myself –to an extent.‟ made your point. Now, I beg of you, let me go.‟
83 „And by knowing yourself, what is it you think 13 „Why do you call me good?‟ replied Satanist.
you have learned?‟ asked Satanist „Only God is good!‟
84 „Well, I cannot shake the feeling that I know I 14 „I…‟
am more than just an animal and that there is a 15 „But perhaps…‟ said Satanist „I ought to give
deeper meaning to life.‟ you that one! I am after all, my own god. And
85 „My friend, you are confusing what you wish certainly by my standards, I am good.‟
was true, and what is true.‟ 16 „You have taught me much.‟ said Goodman
86 „Perhaps.‟ Said Goodman. „But, unlike you, I 17 „I feel so much more informed after our
have not yet made up my mind.‟ conversation, and I do so hope that you hadn‟t
87 The two men stood in silence for a while and intended to kill me all along.‟
Goodman noticed Satanist‟s eyes were closed in 18 Satanist retracted the dagger and smiled.
troubled contemplation.
19 „I didn‟t mean to frighten you. I was merely
making a point. 20 The next time someone talks of
CHAPTER 8 love and goodness, think back to how you felt
when you had a dagger to your throat and the
SATANIST PROVES A POINT tingling humiliation of a slap on your cheek!‟
21 „I think I will have no choice but to remember‟
1 Then, as Goodman watched, Satanist slipped a replied Goodman
silver dagger out of the inside of his coat. 22 „Goodbye, my friend.‟ said Satanist.
2 „What are you doing? asked Goodman. 23 And with that the two men parted ways. 24
3 Satanist ran the blade of the dagger lightly Goodman to his room, and Satanist to his. 25 When
across his tongue, and beads of blood appeared. Goodman had fastened the lock on the door, he lay
on his bed and thought more deeply than he had
4 „See how sharp that edge is?‟ said Satanist.
ever done in his life. 26 It occurred to him that his
5 „I am going to return to my room now‟ Goodman views –while not overtly evil –were not dissimilar
replied trembling. to those held by Satanist. 27 This prospect
6 „Oh, but you can‟t leave now! I was only just disturbed him and his mind –like a soldier at war -
beginning to test your resolve.‟ fought off any hope of sleep.

7 Satanist took a slow step forward and before


Goodman could move, held the very point of the 7 English occultist Aleister Crowley wrote "Do what thou wilt shall be the
whole of the law" in his classic The Book of The Law that he claimed was
dagger to his throat. dictated to him by an angel called Aiwaz. Crowley was also known as both
Frater Perdurabo and The Great Beast. He was a mystic and ceremonial
8 „If a man held a knife to your throat, are you magician, responsible for founding the religious philosophy of Thelema.

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