I don't accept anyone as wiser than myself, that's important to point out. And I openly admit to never having had the chance to read the Satanic Bible. Therefore, this generalization could easily be incorrect, but as described:
The definitions of magic, of demons, and of rituals, love spells, etc. Are deliberately inaccurate. I don't believe in magic, nor a higher power, but (Zenith) you're viewing 'magic' through the Christian lense, whether or not you call yourself an atheist. Hence the 'magic is not magical' phrase. The mentioning and explanation of these various things are for two reasons only:
One, to deliberately mock traditional definitions that are so deeply rooted in society that even atheists (yes, even you and I) and nihilists follow them, and...
Two, so that LaVey (while he lived) could adopt a guise similar to Manson (the musician), in fact, the two knew each other.
Finally, it's important, in fact, of paramount importance, to point out that I'm an atheist. You have to understand, if I ever learn that most Satanists actually believe in magical magic, I will no longer define myself as one. I of course do not consider LaVey to be any sort of god, but I have a lurking suspicion that orthodox LaVeyans are every bit as cracked as theists.
The definitions of magic, of demons, and of rituals, love spells, etc. Are deliberately inaccurate. I don't believe in magic, nor a higher power, but (Zenith) you're viewing 'magic' through the Christian lense, whether or not you call yourself an atheist. Hence the 'magic is not magical' phrase. The mentioning and explanation of these various things are for two reasons only:
One, to deliberately mock traditional definitions that are so deeply rooted in society that even atheists (yes, even you and I) and nihilists follow them, and...
Two, so that LaVey (while he lived) could adopt a guise similar to Manson (the musician), in fact, the two knew each other.
Finally, it's important, in fact, of paramount importance, to point out that I'm an atheist. You have to understand, if I ever learn that most Satanists actually believe in magical magic, I will no longer define myself as one. I of course do not consider LaVey to be any sort of god, but I have a lurking suspicion that orthodox LaVeyans are every bit as cracked as theists.
