1. The Devil's Advocate

Time Stamp: 9:14

* Is there room for Patriotism in a Satanist?* Patriotism is defined as love for or devotion to one's country* A Satanist is an individual who is primarily focused on their personal lives* Not the lives of their countrymen and women* What does patriotism mean in that frame?* How do the ideals of my country reflect my own?* How do I benefit from being a part of that system?* How can I ensure that benefit continues and possibly expands?* Patriotism as a Satanist is not blind, but confrontational* We struggle to celebrate the individual in a collective system* Always look for ways to benefit yourself, taking advantage of systems in place* Stand up to the collective if you are comfortable doing so, in order to have your will be done* Do not fall prey to other patriots fanaticism and blind worship* To sum up our political doctrine: Satanism IS Americanism in its purest form, with only the outdated moral codes altered to fit the times, and with recognition of the fact that only if man’s most basic instincts are satisfied can a nation receive his best. When it becomes common knowledge that we do not advocate or even approve of denial or desecration of such sacred American traditions as home, family, patriotism, personal pride, etc., but instead champion these things, our one-time opponents in “The Establishment” will not have a leg to stand on.* Actually, in view of the vast numbers of religious leaders defending and expounding the extreme liberal philosophy of the hippie or drug culture, conservative organizations will (and already do) find Satanism far more compatible with their doctrines than they now think it to be. I feel rather sorry for (but, I must admit, amused, by) the poor old “dyed-in-the-wool” con­servative who considers The Flag and God to be in­separable institutions, because the “New Christianity” is composed of the drug-befuddled wretches they find totally reprehensible. It looks as though one is going to be forced to choose between God and The Flag, or else become part of a dying society. I realize most would think me far too optimistic, but I can simply see the change coming.* I think back just five short years ago, when I formally founded the Church. How many theologians were admitting to the irrationality and inconsistencies of their religions? Practically none! And once the stern, unyielding Christian Churches have admitted their errors, they might as well admit to defeat.* It is in young people such as yourself—proud walkers of the Left-Hand Path—whom I place my faith for the future of this, our fair land. America shall, indeed, have a bright future, once she has “weathered the storm” of those two opposing factions who respectively hate and love her, but would see her torn asunder in order to prove their respective points.* Love for one’s country must be shown in much the same way as love for another person. We must be able to see her faults and work towards changing them, without robbing her of all pride and dignity in the process. On the other hand, we must not blindly accept her faults and constantly make excuses for her, for that is not love—it is infatuation!* —Anton Szandor LaVey* (1971, from his column “Letters from the Devil”)

2. Infernal Informant

Time Stamp: 27:55

* 'Disturbing and reckless': Retired brass spread election lie in attack on Biden, Democrats* https://www...