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Summary: this book ends all stero-types on the beliefs of satanism
Review: this bible is a guide though lifes victories instead of focusing on lifes imperfections it teaches you to love life and i am serious i am not making a joke this to me is not a joke it is my way of life and i would just like to pay tribute to the late "black pope" Anton LeVey "HAIL SATAN"
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Summary: Dont waste your money or time on this trash!
Review: One of the worst books every conseved. The author is so random in thought. That this book is a complete waste of time for all.
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Summary: Read before you condemn
Review: I'll admit I was a little weary of the thought of reading this book but I must say I thought the book was very intelligent. While it spends the first part describing the opposition to many organized religions, it does bring up many valid points on being an independent thinker and to question all accepted things. I found much of the book to be more philosophical than religious.
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Summary: Pop Culture Satanists and Marilyn Manson fans, Beware!
Review: Hmm...basically I think this is a good book because it summarizes all the beliefs of the Church of Satan--not intended to be a word-for-word guide to living, but a book that allows *individuals* to realize that they are not necessarily alone.I, as many others, feel that there are some flaws to this philosophy, but it does have a strong immediate effect upon many people. Also, like others, the first time I read it I thought to myself, "I agree with a lot of these statements..." To be a Satanist under the Church of Satan I do not think it is necessary to subscribe to all the statements put forth by LaVey, because it is an philosophy for *individuals*. The first time I read this book it opened my mind even more to all types of religion/philosophy. I recommend this as good reading for *any* person questioning their own beliefs, or the beliefs of others... The only main problem, I think, is the influence it has on pop culture Satanists--namely, those who listen to what they consider "evil" music. *Many* people seeking purpose, and therefore, rebellious "evil" in their young lives will try to attach theirselves to Satanism... Church of Satan's form of Satanism is an *individual* philosophy for *strong-minded* *self-thinking* individuals, *not* those who wish to appear sinister or follow the others--such people are only following the herd mentality which is in complete opposition to Satanic beliefs! In fact, much of what the Manson crew, and historically, most people claiming allegiance with Satan, do, is quite misleading from what the Church Of Satan believes in. If you are one of these people, go ahead and buy the book if thou wilt, but realize no matter how much you try you will not become Satanic by the nature of your appearance, but only by your behavior and achievements.
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Summary: Capitalism with Christian Symbolism.
Review: How else can I summarize my opinions of this philosophy/religion except to say that all this "innovative" man did was take the philosophical basis of capitalism and use Christian labels (i.e. Satan) to define it. One flaw I noticed was the author's attack on "psychic vampires," all the while telling the reader the means to go about using other people. Another fallacy was his excessive use of "horned devil" symbolism in describing the religion's mechanics. I also found it rather ignorant his confusion of Satan with Pan. The two beings are not not the same, and his distortion of this fact is only a sad reminder of the author's own lack of innovation. Only a small amount of intelligence is needed to realize that the author, obviously still attached to Christianity (don't tell me his references to God and Christ in the "first book" were accidental) cannot even seperate himself enough from Christian beliefs to not have to create a philosophy just to refute it. I also think that his attacks on people with little financial ability ("the weak") was in bad taste and further proof that even a devil needs a devil. Other than that, save for his system of magic, the book was tasteless and not deserving of any serious intellectual inquiry.
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Summary: A very good investmeant for any who are interested
Review: Anton LaVey does a superb job of defining modern Satanism and the ideals it represents. Of course, after reading it, there are still those who choose to argue it is "too influential on the young minds who have been subjected to it" True, the book does tell you to live your life as you want, not setting down any specific boundaries. And the reason for that is the reader is expected to differentiate between right and wrong, which should not be a difficult task at all. This is an excellent book for anyone interested in learning about Satanism, and possibly seriously pursuing it.
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Summary: An excellent read for the serious or the curious.
Review: The Satanic Bible This is an excellent book for wannabe satanists who want to check up on some points or for the passing atheists who want to see what's what without the hype and dogma. Even if you have no intention of following Satanism it is still worth your while to read this book and get the facts straight.
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Summary: Not an antithesis, but a replacement.
Review: A work of eclectic philosophies and humanistic concerns, LaVey's only significant flaw is his lack of credit due to Ragnar Redbeard for "Might makes Right." The book entails a very egocentric religion suitable for those of us who prefer not to bow down before any being higher than ourselves. A mixture of hedonism and 'tit for tat' reactionism, this text sets forth the precepts of the Church of Satan, and dispels many of the myths that have sprung up around it. The book sets forth not an antithesis to Christianity, Judaism, Islam, etc., but a replacement with a human at the wheel, but retaining the dogma on which so many depend.
The most impressive point of the book, however, is its use of emotive language to draw the reader into its philosophies by transferring the third-person view onto the first-person view, through explanations of "The Satanist," intended to be seen as an extension of the reader, who gradually accepts "The Satanist" as a title for herself.
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Summary: A very powerful and disturbing book.
Review: I've read this book many times in its entirety and find it facinating yet misleading. I'll explain my facination first. As anyone would say who has read the book, it is a very true look at how our culture and the people living within acts and reacts to most situations and explains why we feel the way we do. That in itself is a relief for most in that it explains to them that they are not alone in their feelings or true beliefs. The disturbing outlook is that it is a very influential book on the younger generation who hasn't had proper guidance in their life; meaning a healthy family life, or still haven't learned how to take a book for what it is worth, and not as gospel (no offence to anyone when I say that I don't even take the Bible as gospel). Not that the book conveys any "evil" doings, but the younger generation still needs to learn the difference between what is right and what is wrong. The general conveyance of this book shows that you should do whatever you feel (note that I left out "whether is is right or wrong"). For this simple fact, I think that it is far too influential on the weaker minds and could portray itself (the book) the wrong way to that audience. Otherwise, the book itself is a very well written and almost brilliant piece of work . . . well worth buying!
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Summary: Read Epicurus instead!
Review: I've always thought of myself as an agnostic, and, after reading this, I really feel that religion--of any sort--should not be left in the hands of devout practitioners. This book is a bum-wipe hedonist's guide for self-destruction. Furthermore, haven't we learned from Hux and Bill Lee Burroughs that pleasure can be used as a method of controlling weak-willed individuals? Viva la Existentialists!
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