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To: tyagI@houseofkAos.abyss.coM
From: ALLEN12@MUVMS6.MU.WVNET.EDU
Subject: Re: US Army & Satanism
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 1994 16:58:35 -0400 (EDT)

I have been informed by Mr. Aquino that there is an update to this pamplet
that came out in 1990.  The new version of the book contains detailed 
sections on the ToS and the CoS.  If I can get my hands on it, I will 
let you know.
                          REV ALLEN

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PAMPHLET                     NO. 165-13
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RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICES OF CERTAIN SELECTED GROUPS

                   A HANDBOOK FOR CHAPLAINS

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HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY                APRIL 1978


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Church of Satan                                Anton S. LaVey
Post Office Box 7633                           High Priest
San Francisco, California 94120                
                                                AKA: Satanists
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HISTORICAL ROOTS:  The Church of Satan is an eclectic body that
traces its origin to many sources - classical voodoo, the Hell-
Fire Club of eighteenth century England, the ritual magic of
Aleister Crowley, and the Black Order of Germany in the 1920s and
1930s.  It departs from its predecessors by (1) its organization
into a church, and (2) the openness of its magical endeavors.

CURRENT WORLD LEADER:  Anton Szandor LaVey, High Priest.

ORIGINS IN THE U.S.:  The Church of Satan was formed on
Walpurgisnacht, April 30, 1966, in San Francisco California, when
Anton LaVey proclaimed the beginning of the Satanic Era.  Initial
growth came from coverage in the mass media.  Articles included
coverage of LaVey holding a funeral for a member of the U.S. Navy
killed in San Francisco.

NUMBER OF ADHERENTS IN THE U.S.:  Between 10,000 and 20,000.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:  The Church of Satan is focused in the
Central Grotto in San Francisco.  It accepts or rejects all
potential members and charters other grottos (congregations)
around the country.  Isolated individuals relate directly to eh
Central Grotto. Power to regulate members is in the hands of the
Head of the Church.

LEADERSHIP AND ROLE OF PRIESTS:  The Priesthood of the Church of
Satan is not comprised of individuals who necessarily adept in
the performance of rituals, though pastoral and organizational
abilities are not minimized.  The rank of Priest is conferred on
those who have achieved a measurable degree of esteem or
proficiency and/or success; one's level of membership within the
Church is commensurate with his/her position outside the Church. 
Hence a respected career soldier or Commissioned Officer in the
Army might qualify, though be totally uninvolved with group
activity.  This form of stratification determined the leadership
and selects the governing body of the Church.  Rituals are
conducted by a de facto priest i.e., a celebrant member who has
evidenced a working knowledge of and ability to conduct services
and is authorized by the Central Grotto.

WHO MAY CONDUCT A RITUAL?  Anyone, but a priest is required for
group worship.

IS GROUP WORSHIP REQUIRED?  No, but it is strongly encouraged,
because it is a strong reinforcement of the faith and
instillation of power.

WORSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Worship in the Church of Satan is based
upon the belief that man needs ritual, dogma, fantasy, and
enchantment.  Worship consists of magical rituals and there are
three basic kinds:  sexual rituals, to fulfill a desire;
compassionate rituals, to help another; and destructive rituals,
used for anger, annoyance or hate.  Grottos often gather on
Friday evenings for group rituals.

MINIMUM EQUIPMENT FOR WORSHIP:  Varies with the type of ritual
performed but is likely to include a black robe, an altar, the
symbol of the Baphomet (Satan), candles, a bell, a chalice,
elixir (wine or some other drink most pleasing to the palate), a
sword, a model phallus, a gong, and parchment.

FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP:  A private place where an altar can be
erected and rituals performed.

OTHER SPECIFIC RELIGIOUS RESTRICTIONS: None.

DIETARY LAWS OR RESTRICTIONS: None.

SPECIAL RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS:  The highest holiday in the Satanic
Religion is one's own birthday.  Every man is a God as he chooses
to recognize that fact.  After one's birthday, Walpurginsnacht
(April 30) and Halloween are the most important.  April 30 is the
grand climax of the spring equinox and Halloween was one of the
times of the great fire festivals among the ancient Druids.  The
solstices and equinoxes - which fall in March, June, September,
and December and mark the first day of the new seasons - are also
celebrated.

FUNERAL AND BURIAL REQUIREMENTS:  The priests of the Church of
Satan perform funerals, and the Central Grotto should be
contacted in case of death.

AUTOPSY: No restrictions.

CREMATIONS: Only permitted in extreme circumstances, such as an
expedient measure where it is necessary to safeguard the health
of others.

MEDICAL TREATMENT:  No restrictions.

UNIFORM APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: No restrictions.

POSITION ON SERVICE IN THE ARMED SERVICES:  None.

IS A PRIEST REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF DEATH?  No.

ANY OTHER PRACTICES OR TEACHINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE CONFLICT WITH
MILITARY DIRECTIVES OR PRACTICES:  None.

BASIC TEACHINGS OR BELIEFS:  The Church of Satan worships Satan,
most clearly symbolized in the Roman God Lucifer, the bearer of
light, the spirit of the air, and the personification of
enlightenment.  Satan is not a visualized as an anthropomorphic
being, rather he represents the forces of nature.  To the
Satanist, the self is the highest embodiment of human life and is
sacred.  The Church of Satan is essentially a human potential
movement, and its members are encouraged to develop whatever
capabilities they can by which they might excel.  They are,
however, cautioned to recognize their limitations - an important
factor in this philosophy of rational self-interest.  Satanists
practice magick, the art of changing situations or events in
accordance with one's will, which would, using normally accepted
methods, be impossible.

CREEDAL STATEMENTS AND/OR AUTHORITATIVE LITERATURE:  The writings
of Anton S. LaVey provide the direction for the Satanists - "The
Satanic Bible", "The Complete Witch", and "The Satanic Rituals". 
(See also "Ethical Practices.")  Members are also encourage to
study pertinent writings  which serve as guidelines for Satanic
thought, such as Mark Twain, Niccolo Machiavelli, G.S. Shaw, Ayn
Rand, Friedrich Nietzsche, etc.

ETHICAL PRACTICES:  The ethical stance of the Church of Satan is
summarized in the "Nine Satanic Statements":  (1) Satan
represents indulgence, instead of abstinence!;  (2) Satan
represents vital existence, instead of spiritual pipe dreams!; 
(3) Satan represents undefiled wisdom, instead of hypocritical
self-deceit!;  (4) Satan represents kindness to those who deserve
it, instead of love wasted on ingrates!;  (5)  Satan represents
vengeance, instead of turning the other cheek!;  (6) Satan
represents responsibility for the responsible, instead of concern
for psychic vampires!;  (7) Satan represents man as just another
animal, sometimes better more often worse than those that walk on
all fours, who, because of his "divine and intellectual
development" has become the most vicious animal of them all!; 
(8) Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they lead to
physical, mental, or emotional gratification!;  (9)  Satan has
been the best friend that the church has ever had, as he has kept
it in business all of these years!
     Beyond the above principles, Satanists generally oppose the
use of narcotics which dull the senses, and suicide, which cuts
off life (the great indulgence), and stand firmly for law and
order.  The Church of Satan is not to be confused with "Satanist"
groups which have been found to engage in illegal acts.

HOW DOES THE CHURCH OF SATAN RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS?  The church
does not proselytize but it welcomes inquiries from honest
potential Satanists who hear about the Church from the various
books about it, the mass media or word of mouth. New members must
go though a screening process before they are accepted.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER RELIGIONS:  The Church of Satan stands
as gathering point for all those who believe in what the
Christian Church opposes and members are generally hostile to its
teachings and resultant behavior patterns.  To a lesser extent,
the same position for Eastern religions

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