Empathy and the Religious "Enemy"

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• Hail Satan?
  "As charming and funny as it is thought-provoking, Hail Satan? offers a timely look at a group of often misunderstood outsiders whose unwavering commitment to social and political justice has empowered thousands of people around the world."
• The Church of Satan (Book)
  Compilation of Church of Satan history, membership, organization, rituals, and appendices.
• An Organizational Analysis of the Schismatic Church of Satan
  An analysis of the Church of Satan as a religious organization and of the schisms in its structure. Foertsch concludes that "costliness, authority, doctrine, and niche/environment" were the primary factors that influenced the Church's schisms.
• One Body in Yawahashi
• Appendix 143: Reply to "Hoisted by his own Patois"
  Aquino's rebuttal to "Appendix 142: Hoisted by his own Patois," written by Anton LaVey as a criticism of Michael Aquino.
• Why Should I Join the Temple of Set?
  Primary source detailing reasons a person should join the Temple of Set.
• A Field Study Update on Organizational Satanism and Setianism in the United States
  With recent attention to the organizational dynamics of contemporary Satanism, updated information on Satanic and Setian organizations is imperative for the field. The purpose of this research note is to update the literature surrounding Satanism and Setianism with new organizational and administrative information, which will help scholars studying these groups in developing new theoretical frameworks and interpretations.
• Church of Satan Youth Communiqué
  Information and advice for young people who are new to Satanism. Addresses age requirements, membership, practicing Satanism, and advice for exploring multiple philosophies and religion.
• F.A.Q. Sexuality and Gender
  F.A.Q. responses related to sexuality and gender, including the Church of Satan's stance on homosexuality and the LGBT community.
• So It Was Written: The History of The Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey
  History of the creation of Anton LaVey's Satanic Bible, which was "born of both inspiration and necessity...rituals already in use." Details its creation, publication, and dissemination.
• The Anton LaVey Sigil
  Description of the Anton LaVey Sigil, a lightning bolt and pentagram symbol used to represent the office of the High Priest of the Church of Satan.
• Pretenders to the Throne: Regarding the Temple of Set
  Church of Satan critique of the Temple of Set and Michael Aquino, who Gilmore wrote believed "the status of church members should reflect their standing in the world outside of the organization." Gilmore criticized Aquino's literal belief in Satan as an entity, claims of supernatural revelation, and support for "fancy titles and rankings."
• Diabolical Authority: Anton LaVey, The Satanic Bible and the Satanist "Tradition"
  Journal article examining authority within the Satanic movement and among LaVey's successors in the Church, specifically through Max Weber's discussion of authority and the routinization of charisma. Lewis also discusses the role of the church's Satanic Bible in modern Satanism.
• Diabolical Authority: Anton LaVey, The Satanic Bible and the Satanist "Tradition"
  Journal article examining authority within the Satanic movement and among LaVey's successors in the Church, specifically through Max Weber's discussion of authority and the routinization of charisma. Lewis also discusses the role of the church's Satanic Bible in modern Satanism.
• Church of Satan Founder Anton LaVey raised a lion in San Francisco
  News article describing LaVey and his pet tiger in San Francisco during the 1960s.
• Appendix 142: Hoisted By His Own Patois
  Letter to the recipients of Michael Aquino's resignation packet detailing Aquino's wrongful behavior within the Church. LaVey criticizes Aquino for "presuming sovereignty in excess of his actual station" and informs readers that if they share Aquino's views, they may split from the Church.
• The Satanic Temple Fact Sheet
  Fact sheet on the Satanic Temple created by Reverand Joel Ethan of the Church of Satan. This primary source offers a 4 page criticism & accusations against The Satanic Temple, from the perspective of the Church of Satan.
• Joy of Satan Ministries
• First Satanic Church
• Molokans
• Pax Christi
• Seventh-Day Adventist Church
• Christadelphian
• Amish
• Mennonites