Anton Szandor LaVey (1930–97,) born Howard Stanton Levey, was an American author, musician, and occultist best known as the founder of the Church of Satan and LaVeyan Satanism.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, LaVey developed an early interest in music and the occult. He worked as a carnival musician and nightclub organist, shaping his views on human nature and religious hypocrisy. In 1966, he formally established the Church of Satan, promoting a philosophy of individualism, indulgence, and skepticism toward traditional morality.
LaVey’s philosophy was controversial, attracting both followers and critics. He presented Satanism not as devil worship but as a symbolic rejection of religious dogma and an embrace of personal empowerment. His most influential work, The Satanic Bible (1969,) outlined LaVeyan Satanism, rejecting supernatural beliefs in favor of a pragmatic, self-centered worldview. Other notable publications include The Satanic Rituals (1972,) The Satanic Witch (1976,) The Devil’s Notebook (1992,) and Satan Speaks! (1998.) He also released The Satanic Mass (1968,) blending ritualistic themes with his musical background.
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It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful.
—Anton LaVey
Topics: Stupidity
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