Why didn't the hippies get into the jfk assassination ?

[Cliff Varnell]

As far as Anton LaVey goes, I must in full disclosure say that I am a passing acquaintance of his eldest daughter Karla LaVey. She's a friend of an old friend of mine, and what I know about Satanism I got from talking about it with my old friend.

I've never discussed Satanism with Karla LaVey, but from what I've heard of her family I just don't see the Unspeakable.

The smears and lies about "Satanism" are egregious.

Anyone who claims that Satanists seek gain at the expense of others doesn't understand Satanism, hasn't done their homework

Anyone who claims that the Church of Satan has "common ground" with Klansmen and Neo-Nazis is ignorant.

Cliff - care to square the circle between these two comments of yours in this thread?

How are they at odds?

I understand Satanism is a self-centric philosophy. As such, it is not given to "cults" since Satanists posit the primacy of their own free will. How can one follow a "cult leader" when one's own free will is paramount?

But this does not grant license to "gain at the expense of others." Indeed, a Satanist may feel the right to destroy someone attempting to gain at their expense.

Me, I'd just call a cop.

So yeah, I've enjoyed light social banter with Karla LaVey and I've enjoyed the shows she's put on and I've never felt the need to discuss Satanism.

I already get it.

Do you?