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Satanic Beliefs and Creeds

Beliefs and creeds espoused by Anton LaVey's Church of Satan.
The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth
Anton LaVey compiled the Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth in 1967, two years before the publication of the Satanic Bible. It was originally meant for circulation only among members of the Church of Satan as it was considered "too frank and brutal for general release."
The Nine Satanic Statements
These statements are the opening words of the Satanic Bible, published in 1969 and written by Anton LaVey. They are basic principles guiding LaVeyan Satanists and LaVey's Church of Satan.
The Nine Satanic Sins
While the Church of Satan encourages individuality and the gratification of desires, it does not suggest that all actions are acceptable. The Nine Satanic Sins, published by Anton LaVey in 1987, target nine characteristics Satanists should avoid. Here they are, along with my own explanations.
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