LaVeyan Satanism
E320773
atheistic belief system
form of Satanism
new religious movement
occult tradition
religious philosophy
LaVeyan Satanism is an atheistic, individualist philosophy and religious movement founded by Anton LaVey that emphasizes self-indulgence, personal empowerment, and symbolic Satan as a figure of rebellion against traditional religious morality.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| LaVeyan Satanism canonical | 3 |
| Church of Satan | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3021488 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: LaVeyan Satanism Context triple: [Marilyn Manson, religion, LaVeyan Satanism]
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A.
Wicca
Wicca is a modern pagan, nature-centered religion that draws on pre-Christian traditions, ritual magic, and reverence for both goddess and god figures.
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B.
Ordo Templi Orientis
Ordo Templi Orientis is an esoteric fraternal and religious organization best known for its association with Aleister Crowley and the modern occult philosophy of Thelema.
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C.
Kulti
Kulti is an industrial town in eastern India known for its historical iron and steel works and its location within the Asansol region of West Bengal.
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D.
Druidry
Druidry is a modern spiritual and religious movement inspired by ancient Celtic priestly traditions, emphasizing nature reverence, seasonal rituals, and a deep connection to the natural world.
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E.
Rosicrucianism
Rosicrucianism is a mystical and esoteric tradition that emerged in early modern Europe, centered on secret societies claiming ancient wisdom and spiritual enlightenment through symbolic, alchemical, and hermetic teachings.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: LaVeyan Satanism Target entity description: LaVeyan Satanism is an atheistic, individualist philosophy and religious movement founded by Anton LaVey that emphasizes self-indulgence, personal empowerment, and symbolic Satan as a figure of rebellion against traditional religious morality.
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A.
Wicca
Wicca is a modern pagan, nature-centered religion that draws on pre-Christian traditions, ritual magic, and reverence for both goddess and god figures.
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B.
Ordo Templi Orientis
Ordo Templi Orientis is an esoteric fraternal and religious organization best known for its association with Aleister Crowley and the modern occult philosophy of Thelema.
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C.
Kulti
Kulti is an industrial town in eastern India known for its historical iron and steel works and its location within the Asansol region of West Bengal.
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D.
Druidry
Druidry is a modern spiritual and religious movement inspired by ancient Celtic priestly traditions, emphasizing nature reverence, seasonal rituals, and a deep connection to the natural world.
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E.
Rosicrucianism
Rosicrucianism is a mystical and esoteric tradition that emerged in early modern Europe, centered on secret societies claiming ancient wisdom and spiritual enlightenment through symbolic, alchemical, and hermetic teachings.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
atheistic belief system
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form of Satanism ⓘ new religious movement ⓘ occult tradition ⓘ religious philosophy ⓘ |
| centralOrganization | Church of Satan ⓘ |
| classification |
rationalist Satanism
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symbolic Satanism ⓘ |
| coreBelief |
atheism
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individualism ⓘ personal empowerment ⓘ rejection of traditional religious morality ⓘ self-indulgence ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| doctrine |
Satan has been the best friend the church has ever had
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Satan represents all so-called sins as leading to physical, mental, or emotional gratification ⓘ Satan ⓘ
surface form:
Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence
Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates ⓘ Satan represents man as just another animal ⓘ Satan ⓘ
surface form:
Satan represents responsibility to the responsible instead of concern for psychic vampires
Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self-deceit ⓘ Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek ⓘ Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams ⓘ |
| ethicalStance |
egoism
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merit-based respect ⓘ social Darwinism-influenced outlook ⓘ |
| founder | Anton LaVey ⓘ |
| inception | 1966 ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Ayn Rand
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Friedrich Nietzsche ⓘ Social Darwinism ⓘ occult and ceremonial magic traditions ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| opposes |
Christian morality
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altruism as a universal duty ⓘ self-denial ⓘ |
| placeOfOrigin |
San Francisco
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surface form:
San Francisco, California
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| ritualPractice |
psychodramatic rituals
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symbolic magic ⓘ |
| text |
Satan Speaks!
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The Devil's Notebook ⓘ
surface form:
The Devil’s Notebook
The Satanic Bible ⓘ The Satanic Rituals ⓘ The Satanic Witch ⓘ |
| usesSymbol |
Satan as a symbol of carnality
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Satan as a symbol of individualism ⓘ Satan as a symbol of rebellion ⓘ |
| viewOnDeity |
denies existence of literal Satan
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denies existence of supernatural gods ⓘ |
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Subject: LaVeyan Satanism Description of subject: LaVeyan Satanism is an atheistic, individualist philosophy and religious movement founded by Anton LaVey that emphasizes self-indulgence, personal empowerment, and symbolic Satan as a figure of rebellion against traditional religious morality.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Church of Satan