Lylyth and LaVey

Michelet Satanism compared to the Church of Satan

 

As stated before, many people ask us to define the philosophical differences between the Church of Satan and the Temple of Lylyth.  This is a fair question, given the large awareness of the Church among both the general public and self-identified Satanists.  While the following series of essays can be viewed as attacks on the Church of Satan, the specific questions that people raise are our differences, not our similarities.  Be advised as well that the essay series attempts to address “deep issues,” and thus I am giving my interpretation of the Church of Satan’s views.  This interpretation is a guess at motivation based on action, and may be wrong.

 

To be clear, the Temple of Lylyth has a philosophy completely independent from the Church of Satan.  Our Satanism comes from sources that predate the Satanic Bible, especially Michelet’s classic work Satanism and Witchcraft.  We believe that Jules Michelet has done more than any other historian (not counting the Jantsang/Marsh cabal) to define actual Satanic practices and philosophy.

 

The purpose of these essays is not to convince the reader that she should join the Temple of Lylyth over the Church of Satan.  Both organizations hold that individuals are smart enough to make up their own minds.  My purpose is simply to provide clarification that has been asked for.  One essay is added each month, so check back for updates.

 

1.       Rosemary's Baby

2.       Robots and Babies

3.       The Fetish Fetish

4.       Diane and Diana

5.       America in Overdrive

6.       Roots and Racism

7.       Compulsory Indulgence

8.       Bait the Media, Hook Your Members

9.       Justice, Violence, Revenge

10.  The Love/Hate of Wicca

11.  The Black Mass

12.  Disney Land

 

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