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I was displeased with the phallocentric, misogynistic elements, but overall the philosophy is revolutionary in terms of sexual relationships and respectful hedonism. Although a woman is used as an alter, representing the earth mother and practically worshiped, she is referred to as "passive."

Kinda neat, but utterly hegemonic and masculinist. Pretty much Andrew Tate with eyeliner. There were some bouts of good prose, which were appreciable when they appeared. Far from the countercultural text that it is often billed as.

if i could give this 0 stars i would. lavey was so effin weird for writting this and making up those nonsensical dogmas. im so glad modern satanism got over this dude
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Read primarily out of curiosity and an interest in understanding. The first half explains the basic principles of La Veyan Satanism and La Vey’s philosophy. The first half I would read again. The second half goes into the more mystical side of Satanism. While being anti religious La Vey was not specifically against spirituality. His belief in magic is somewhere between psychodrama and ceremonial occult Magic. The second half I would be unlikely to revisit. 
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thats some of my shit right there
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Lots of interesting ideas, some quite relevant and definitely apt for a modern lifestyle, but the bit about the psychic vampires killed it. I mean, I get it, you shouldn't let people mooch off you, but there's only so many times I can hear the word 'vampire' in a book that's meant to be realistic and down-to-earth before I go 'hmm maybe it's time to stop reading'.
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