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Affiliation with the Church of Satan

[Chinese, Français]

We were established in 1966 c.e. by Anton Szandor
LaVey, who declared the Year One—Anno Satanas,
thus opening the floodgates to a revolution
designed to smash the hypocrisy and unreason
which has reigned for the past 2000 years. We
have, since 1966, stood as the most formidable
threat to those who would halt progress in the
name of spirituality. We are explorers on the
untrodden paths of science, human motivation and
mystery—all that is most truly occult.

Those who proudly carry our red cards identifying
themselves as members have the strength and
dedication to implement the tools of Satan, the
imagination to confound and confuse, the wisdom
to recognize the Unseen in our society, and the
passions of a classical Romantic soul.

Regarding contact with non-members

Many people write to the Church of Satan who have
read some of our literature but want to further
their knowledge through personal contact before
they decide to affiliate. It has always been our
policy NOT to place non-members in contact with
members, as an individual’s membership is held in
strictest confidence by the Church of Satan. This
does not reflect upon the sincerity of the person
making the inquiry, but as realists, we
acknowledge that Satanism remains a controversial
religion and thus our policy is an important
matter of security for our members.

The protection of our members is one of the
reasons we gather information through our
extensive questionnaire about the people who
affiliate and wish Active Membership
participation. We attempt to make it reasonably
certain that those whom we accept may interact
safely and responsibly with our other members.
Individuals who have not yet affiliated are an
unknown quantity, and realistically, we cannot
trust those whom we do not yet know.

However, for non-members who want to interact
with other Satanists (those who have placed
themselves in public by personal choice), we
suggest that you participate in the message board
on Satannet.net called Letters to the Devil upon
which many people who call themselves Satanists
(as well as many Church of Satan members)
exchange their thoughts. This board is moderated,
so time-wasting posts by Christians and pseudo-
Satanic kooks are removed. This forum has general
areas open to anyone, as well as “members only”
areas which can be accessed once one joins the
Church of Satan and presents proof of membership
to those who run this board. Membership has its
privileges.

A word to the wise: since Satanism is a
philosophy which holds individualism as one of
its main values, we don’t expect all of our
members to agree on everything, or even to “get
along” with each other. Thus, you are cautioned
that you might find some differences of opinion
in these discussions. Satanism, by definition, is
a philosophy in which you won’t find “group hugs”
as part of the repertoire. Also, since only a
very small percentage of our members choose to
interact with people online, it would be an error
to think that your online experience is
necessarily a reflection upon what your personal
experience with the Church of Satan might be.
That is an Is-To-Be that is in the hands of each
individual who chooses to join. The Red Card of
membership is just a key—it is up to you to open
the door and earn the attention of those already
in the organization.

Registered Membership

We don’t solicit memberships; however, if you
wish to join us, to show your support or
appreciation, you can become a Registered Member.
For a one-time registration fee of one hundred
dollars in United States currency, you will
receive an impressively-embossed crimson card
declaring you a member of the Church of Satan.
This card is your means for identifying yourself
as a genuine member of the Church of Satan to
other members. If you expect to meet another
member for the first time, be prepared to produce
your card. Likewise, you may be expected to
produce a scan of your card to certify your
membership to other members online.

No further dues will be expected. There are no
further obligations. There are no age
requirements. See our Satanic Youth communiqué
for clarification of this issue. Follow the
instructions at the bottom of this page to become
a Registered Member.

If you represent yourself as affiliated with the
Church of Satan, you are legally required to
register with us as a member.

Active Membership

If you wish to take a more active role in the
Church of Satan, we require that you become an
Active Member. This requires that you are of at
least 18 years of age, and that you fill out an
Active Membership Application, indicating your
more serious interest in our organization. By
completing and returning it (by snail-mail—we’ll
let you know when e-mail applications will be
accepted), you will be included in our E-Bulletin
List (the mailing schedule for this is “as
needed”) so you can receive announcements
pertinent to your affiliation. Your file will
also be reviewed for further involvement; we have
Grottos/affiliates/Special Interest Groups of all
persuasions who are working on many fronts toward
the fulfillment of our Satanic destiny. There is
no additional charge for a Registered Member to
apply for Active Membership. You may even pay for
your Registered Membership and include your
Application for Active Membership at the same
time.

The Grotto System

We have reestablished our system by which
individuals in geographic proximity may form an
association for ritualization, socialization, and
the pursuit of various projects. Each local cabal
is called a Grotto, reinforcing the hidden and
mysterious aspect of the Church of Satan. Grottos
are established by individuals who are granted
the status of Grotto Master. When filling out the
questionnaire, indicate that you are interested
in Grotto activities in your area. If there are,
the local Grotto Master will contact you to
arrange a meeting to evaluate you for
participation. Be aware that it is within the
rights of the Grotto Master to deem you
unsuitable for participation in his Grotto, even
though you are a bona fide member of the Church
of Satan. This does not reflect on your
membership in the Church of Satan itself, only
that particular Grotto. If there are no Grottos
presently in your locale, you may apply to be
recognized as a Grotto Master, allowing you to
helm your own Grotto. Grotto Masters receive an
in-depth manual to assist them in their efforts
as well as guide them through the difficulties
that might be encountered.

Grotto Masters are not de facto spokespersons for
the Church of Satan. They are encouraged to
represent Satanism in whatever situations may
arise, but they do not speak for the Church of
Satan unless they are members of the
representational hierarchy, which is our
Priesthood. Special situations might arise
locally in which permission is given for a Grotto
Master who has not yet attained the Priesthood to
act as a spokesperson for a specific situation.

Only a small percentage of our membership
participates in Grotto activities. We do not give
out information concerning the location of
Grottos to nonmembers. If a local Grotto has a
public profile or a web presence, then nonmembers
may learn of its existence. Many Grottos choose
to remain “underground,” fulfilling the nature of
that word. If you are considering affiliation
with the Church of Satan solely for the purpose
of Grotto activities, we suggest that you
reconsider. Affiliation must primarily be a
result of philosophical agreement, not the desire
for socializing. We are not a huddling flock of
sheep in wolves’ clothing.

Understand that if you wish to pursue group
activities using the Church of Satan as an
identity, you are legally required to be a
Registered Member of the Church of Satan.

When you fill out the Active Membership
Application, note the question about Grotto
Activities and Grotto Master status and answer
accordingly. If you ask to be considered for
Grotto Master status, we will send you the Grotto
Master Application. If you are already an Active
Member and wish to apply for Grotto Master
status, email us with a scan of your membership
card at [email protected] and we’ll
forward the application to you.

Agents

An individual who demonstrates a thorough grasp
of the philosophy of the Church of Satan, and
would like to be a contact for local media or
other interested parties, and who is not
interested in Grotto Activities, may be chosen to
serve as an Agent for the Church of Satan. As
your expertise and influence in the real world
expands, you will then be considered for
recognition to our Priesthood.

When you fill out your application for further
involvement, let us know if you would like to be
considered to be a qualified contact point in
your area or for media representation. You may
also include material which demonstrates your
qualifications, such as samples of your writing
and video tapes (VHS format) of yourself in a
public speaking mode.

Priesthood of Mendes

These are the individuals who act as
spokespersons for the philosophy of the Church of
Satan, which include the titles of
Priest/Priestess, Magister/Magistra. Members of
the Priesthood make up the Council of Nine, which
is the ruling body of the organization,
responsible to the High Priest/Priestess. The
Order of the Trapezoid consists of the
individuals who assist in the administration of
the Church of Satan. Members of our Priesthood
are people of accomplishment in the real world—
they have mastered skills and have won peer
recognition, which is how they have attained
their position—“as above, so below.” They are
movers and shakers who are the core of our
movement. They are not required to speak on our
behalf and they may choose to keep their
affiliation and rank secret, in order to better
serve their personal goals, as well as those of
our organization. Thus, you may (even as a
member), encounter members of our Priesthood and
never know it.

Membership in the Priesthood is by invitation
only. We watch the progress of qualified members,
and grant recognition for achievement. This is
meritocracy at work.




--------------------------------------------------
------------------------------



If you have not already done so, we strongly
suggest you purchase The Satanic Bible, and study
it. It is a diabolical book, the basis for our
philosophy. There is currently a great deal of
literature available by our founder as well as
other Satanic pioneers. See our Sources page for
additional information.

Satanism is not for everyone, but if it is for
you, we welcome you. We are not a fan club, a pen-
pal society, or a lonely hearts group. We are a
group of dynamic individuals who stand forth as
the ultimate underground alternative—the Alien
Elite. We realize what we have, what we are, and
what we shall become. Our scope is unlimited, and
the extent of your involvement is based upon your
own potential. All names and addresses are held
in strict confidence and you are under no
obligation as a Registered Member, unless you
choose to present yourself for further
consideration.

For registration: please send us $100 in U.S.
funds (in check, money order, bank draught, or
International Money Order drawn on a U.S. bank)
along with your legal name and complete mailing
address, plus the following statement, signed and
dated by yourself:

Please enroll me as a Registered Member of The
Church of Satan.

Enclosed is $100.00 in US funds.

Send this to: Church of Satan, New York Contact,
P.O. Box 499, Radio City Station,
New York, NY 10101-0499 U.S.A.

You may also include your completed Application
for Active Membership with this statement and
your registration fee, or you may send the
application later. If you cannot print this
application, include your request that we mail
you a copy when you send in the signed and dated
statement and registration fee.




--------------------------------------------------
------------------------------



Please note: all memberships are now processed
ONLY through our New York office. We are an
international organization and that is our
central administrative point. There are NO “local
branches or contacts” through which one becomes a
member. Once your membership is accepted, then
you may snail mail a signed letter with a request
to be placed in contact with local members who
share interest in such contact, or with a Grotto—
should there be one in your area. And, of course,
you may mark the spot on the Active Membership
Application noting these interests.

Because of the very high volume of mail received
at the Central Administrative Office, as well as
the small staff (which has other projects besides
processing memberships), it may take some time
for the membership to be processed, and we give
16 weeks as the maximum time. If you haven’t
heard back in more than 16 weeks, email us
([email protected]) with the details
(your full name, snail mail address [and tell us
if there have been any changes], and when you
applied), and we’ll look into the situation. We
do not track each piece of mail as it arrives, so
if you want to be certain that we have received
your materials, we suggest you send them with
some form of return receipt card, which the post
office will return to you, thus confirming to you
that we have your mailing.

About the Membership Fee

We must emphasize that you don’t have to join our
organization to consider yourself a Satanist, you
only need to recognize yourself in The Satanic
Bible and live according to the tenets outlined
therein. We don’t proselytize, or otherwise
campaign for people to join—that is your
prerogative. We have supplied this information
which explains how you can affiliate if you so
choose.

The $100 US lifetime membership registration fee
is about the same as the price of a decent pair
of shoes in the United States—which certainly
won’t last a lifetime. Most Christian churches
will charge you a tithe that counts for 10% of
your yearly income—membership in them is not
free, as so many assume. If you are an individual
of limited financial resources who wishes to
become a member, we suggest that you put the
money aside piecemeal, and join when you have
saved it up—we’ll still be here. We don’t expect
people to put aside important things in their
life in favor of joining our organization—
Satanists abhor the idea of sacrifice.

For those who think we ask too much, we suggest
that you look to your other possessions and
expenses (most people spend far more than this
amount on general entertainment). We’ve
discovered that most individuals can muster these
funds if membership is something they truly
desire.

Bear in mind that our church has real people
doing work, such as corresponding with
individuals, and otherwise helping to run an
international organization (postage, paper,
computers, email accounts, and so on are not
free). Our administrative staff’s time is
precious—isn’t yours? Also, we are emphatically
not altruists. We’re Satanists, so we expect to
be compensated for our time and efforts. The fee
could be much more, and we haven’t raised it in
many years.

So, our reasoning is quite simple, and we think
it is an amazing bargain. If you disagree, then
you don’t have to affiliate with us.

Dis-Affiliation

Resignation—It is a simple matter for a member to
terminate his affiliation with the Church of
Satan. One simply needs to write, sign, and date
a letter (hard copy only—e-mail resignation is
not accepted), stating “I hereby resign my
membership in the Church of Satan.” Send this
letter, along with your membership card, to our
Central Administrative Office and your file will
be officially closed.

Administrative Termination—Memberships may be
terminated at the discretion of the ruling body
consisting of the High Priest, the High
Priestess, and the Council of Nine. Criteria for
such action is based upon principles outlined in
The Satanic Bible and on the Bunco Sheet, as well
as for personal actions on the part of the member
which are deemed inconsistent with continued
membership by the ruling body.

There will be no refunding of the $100
Registration Fee for either resignation or for
administrative termination of membership.



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Taitaa mennä Saatanallakin jo talousasiat huonosti, kun täytyy 100 dollaria pulittaa. Ei kovin hyvä diili, ensin rahat sitten kaippa se sielukin pitemmän päälle.

On se kumma kun Saatanalta on mainoskikatkin loppuneet. Jeesukseen sentään voi uskoa ilman mitään aloitusmaksuja taikka kuukausimaksuja. Se on aika etu kun laskee pitemmän päälle.
Ja onpa vielä Saatanan kirkossa ikärajakin, mitä ei kyllä uskoisi ihan heti!
Taitaa Jeesus vetää pitemmän korren tässäkin katsos kun nuorisonkin on pakko kääntyä Jeesuksen puoleen.

"So, our reasoning is quite simple, and we think
it is an amazing bargain."

Halloo poijjaat, ei todellakaan tässä alati kiihkotilassa olevassa kilpailuyhteiskunnassa!

Ennen Saatana oli "kiljuva jalopeura", mutta entäpä nyt? Karvinen lähinnä tulee mieleen.

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  • Ehkä jotkut pulittaa,mutta ei se oo mikään
    velvollisuus.voit olla uskovainen maksamatta
    pennin hyrrää(en tiä jehovista jne..)

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  • ertyynfgnvccdxo4+ kirjoitti:

    Ehkä jotkut pulittaa,mutta ei se oo mikään
    velvollisuus.voit olla uskovainen maksamatta
    pennin hyrrää(en tiä jehovista jne..)

    Siinä ei ollu velvollisuutta, vaan mahdollisuus
    maksaa "one-time" eli kerran. Kirkoissahan sitä
    kolehtia kerätään oikeen asenteella. Ja kyllä toi
    helvetin paljon fiksummalta kuullostaa, kuin
    kristinusko.

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Affiliation with the Church of Satan

[Chinese, Français]

We were established in 1966 c.e. by Anton Szandor
LaVey, who declared the Year One—Anno Satanas,
thus opening the floodgates to a revolution
designed to smash the hypocrisy and unreason
which has reigned for the past 2000 years. We
have, since 1966, stood as the most formidable
threat to those who would halt progress in the
name of spirituality. We are explorers on the
untrodden paths of science, human motivation and
mystery—all that is most truly occult.

Those who proudly carry our red cards identifying
themselves as members have the strength and
dedication to implement the tools of Satan, the
imagination to confound and confuse, the wisdom
to recognize the Unseen in our society, and the
passions of a classical Romantic soul.

Regarding contact with non-members

Many people write to the Church of Satan who have
read some of our literature but want to further
their knowledge through personal contact before
they decide to affiliate. It has always been our
policy NOT to place non-members in contact with
members, as an individual’s membership is held in
strictest confidence by the Church of Satan. This
does not reflect upon the sincerity of the person
making the inquiry, but as realists, we
acknowledge that Satanism remains a controversial
religion and thus our policy is an important
matter of security for our members.

The protection of our members is one of the
reasons we gather information through our
extensive questionnaire about the people who
affiliate and wish Active Membership
participation. We attempt to make it reasonably
certain that those whom we accept may interact
safely and responsibly with our other members.
Individuals who have not yet affiliated are an
unknown quantity, and realistically, we cannot
trust those whom we do not yet know.

However, for non-members who want to interact
with other Satanists (those who have placed
themselves in public by personal choice), we
suggest that you participate in the message board
on Satannet.net called Letters to the Devil upon
which many people who call themselves Satanists
(as well as many Church of Satan members)
exchange their thoughts. This board is moderated,
so time-wasting posts by Christians and pseudo-
Satanic kooks are removed. This forum has general
areas open to anyone, as well as “members only”
areas which can be accessed once one joins the
Church of Satan and presents proof of membership
to those who run this board. Membership has its
privileges.

A word to the wise: since Satanism is a
philosophy which holds individualism as one of
its main values, we don’t expect all of our
members to agree on everything, or even to “get
along” with each other. Thus, you are cautioned
that you might find some differences of opinion
in these discussions. Satanism, by definition, is
a philosophy in which you won’t find “group hugs”
as part of the repertoire. Also, since only a
very small percentage of our members choose to
interact with people online, it would be an error
to think that your online experience is
necessarily a reflection upon what your personal
experience with the Church of Satan might be.
That is an Is-To-Be that is in the hands of each
individual who chooses to join. The Red Card of
membership is just a key—it is up to you to open
the door and earn the attention of those already
in the organization.

Registered Membership

We don’t solicit memberships; however, if you
wish to join us, to show your support or
appreciation, you can become a Registered Member.
For a one-time registration fee of one hundred
dollars in United States currency, you will
receive an impressively-embossed crimson card
declaring you a member of the Church of Satan.
This card is your means for identifying yourself
as a genuine member of the Church of Satan to
other members. If you expect to meet another
member for the first time, be prepared to produce
your card. Likewise, you may be expected to
produce a scan of your card to certify your
membership to other members online.

No further dues will be expected. There are no
further obligations. There are no age
requirements. See our Satanic Youth communiqué
for clarification of this issue. Follow the
instructions at the bottom of this page to become
a Registered Member.

If you represent yourself as affiliated with the
Church of Satan, you are legally required to
register with us as a member.

Active Membership

If you wish to take a more active role in the
Church of Satan, we require that you become an
Active Member. This requires that you are of at
least 18 years of age, and that you fill out an
Active Membership Application, indicating your
more serious interest in our organization. By
completing and returning it (by snail-mail—we’ll
let you know when e-mail applications will be
accepted), you will be included in our E-Bulletin
List (the mailing schedule for this is “as
needed”) so you can receive announcements
pertinent to your affiliation. Your file will
also be reviewed for further involvement; we have
Grottos/affiliates/Special Interest Groups of all
persuasions who are working on many fronts toward
the fulfillment of our Satanic destiny. There is
no additional charge for a Registered Member to
apply for Active Membership. You may even pay for
your Registered Membership and include your
Application for Active Membership at the same
time.

The Grotto System

We have reestablished our system by which
individuals in geographic proximity may form an
association for ritualization, socialization, and
the pursuit of various projects. Each local cabal
is called a Grotto, reinforcing the hidden and
mysterious aspect of the Church of Satan. Grottos
are established by individuals who are granted
the status of Grotto Master. When filling out the
questionnaire, indicate that you are interested
in Grotto activities in your area. If there are,
the local Grotto Master will contact you to
arrange a meeting to evaluate you for
participation. Be aware that it is within the
rights of the Grotto Master to deem you
unsuitable for participation in his Grotto, even
though you are a bona fide member of the Church
of Satan. This does not reflect on your
membership in the Church of Satan itself, only
that particular Grotto. If there are no Grottos
presently in your locale, you may apply to be
recognized as a Grotto Master, allowing you to
helm your own Grotto. Grotto Masters receive an
in-depth manual to assist them in their efforts
as well as guide them through the difficulties
that might be encountered.

Grotto Masters are not de facto spokespersons for
the Church of Satan. They are encouraged to
represent Satanism in whatever situations may
arise, but they do not speak for the Church of
Satan unless they are members of the
representational hierarchy, which is our
Priesthood. Special situations might arise
locally in which permission is given for a Grotto
Master who has not yet attained the Priesthood to
act as a spokesperson for a specific situation.

Only a small percentage of our membership
participates in Grotto activities. We do not give
out information concerning the location of
Grottos to nonmembers. If a local Grotto has a
public profile or a web presence, then nonmembers
may learn of its existence. Many Grottos choose
to remain “underground,” fulfilling the nature of
that word. If you are considering affiliation
with the Church of Satan solely for the purpose
of Grotto activities, we suggest that you
reconsider. Affiliation must primarily be a
result of philosophical agreement, not the desire
for socializing. We are not a huddling flock of
sheep in wolves’ clothing.

Understand that if you wish to pursue group
activities using the Church of Satan as an
identity, you are legally required to be a
Registered Member of the Church of Satan.

When you fill out the Active Membership
Application, note the question about Grotto
Activities and Grotto Master status and answer
accordingly. If you ask to be considered for
Grotto Master status, we will send you the Grotto
Master Application. If you are already an Active
Member and wish to apply for Grotto Master
status, email us with a scan of your membership
card at [email protected] and we’ll
forward the application to you.

Agents

An individual who demonstrates a thorough grasp
of the philosophy of the Church of Satan, and
would like to be a contact for local media or
other interested parties, and who is not
interested in Grotto Activities, may be chosen to
serve as an Agent for the Church of Satan. As
your expertise and influence in the real world
expands, you will then be considered for
recognition to our Priesthood.

When you fill out your application for further
involvement, let us know if you would like to be
considered to be a qualified contact point in
your area or for media representation. You may
also include material which demonstrates your
qualifications, such as samples of your writing
and video tapes (VHS format) of yourself in a
public speaking mode.

Priesthood of Mendes

These are the individuals who act as
spokespersons for the philosophy of the Church of
Satan, which include the titles of
Priest/Priestess, Magister/Magistra. Members of
the Priesthood make up the Council of Nine, which
is the ruling body of the organization,
responsible to the High Priest/Priestess. The
Order of the Trapezoid consists of the
individuals who assist in the administration of
the Church of Satan. Members of our Priesthood
are people of accomplishment in the real world—
they have mastered skills and have won peer
recognition, which is how they have attained
their position—“as above, so below.” They are
movers and shakers who are the core of our
movement. They are not required to speak on our
behalf and they may choose to keep their
affiliation and rank secret, in order to better
serve their personal goals, as well as those of
our organization. Thus, you may (even as a
member), encounter members of our Priesthood and
never know it.

Membership in the Priesthood is by invitation
only. We watch the progress of qualified members,
and grant recognition for achievement. This is
meritocracy at work.




--------------------------------------------------
------------------------------



If you have not already done so, we strongly
suggest you purchase The Satanic Bible, and study
it. It is a diabolical book, the basis for our
philosophy. There is currently a great deal of
literature available by our founder as well as
other Satanic pioneers. See our Sources page for
additional information.

Satanism is not for everyone, but if it is for
you, we welcome you. We are not a fan club, a pen-
pal society, or a lonely hearts group. We are a
group of dynamic individuals who stand forth as
the ultimate underground alternative—the Alien
Elite. We realize what we have, what we are, and
what we shall become. Our scope is unlimited, and
the extent of your involvement is based upon your
own potential. All names and addresses are held
in strict confidence and you are under no
obligation as a Registered Member, unless you
choose to present yourself for further
consideration.

For registration: please send us $100 in U.S.
funds (in check, money order, bank draught, or
International Money Order drawn on a U.S. bank)
along with your legal name and complete mailing
address, plus the following statement, signed and
dated by yourself:

Please enroll me as a Registered Member of The
Church of Satan.

Enclosed is $100.00 in US funds.

Send this to: Church of Satan, New York Contact,
P.O. Box 499, Radio City Station,
New York, NY 10101-0499 U.S.A.

You may also include your completed Application
for Active Membership with this statement and
your registration fee, or you may send the
application later. If you cannot print this
application, include your request that we mail
you a copy when you send in the signed and dated
statement and registration fee.




--------------------------------------------------
------------------------------



Please note: all memberships are now processed
ONLY through our New York office. We are an
international organization and that is our
central administrative point. There are NO “local
branches or contacts” through which one becomes a
member. Once your membership is accepted, then
you may snail mail a signed letter with a request
to be placed in contact with local members who
share interest in such contact, or with a Grotto—
should there be one in your area. And, of course,
you may mark the spot on the Active Membership
Application noting these interests.

Because of the very high volume of mail received
at the Central Administrative Office, as well as
the small staff (which has other projects besides
processing memberships), it may take some time
for the membership to be processed, and we give
16 weeks as the maximum time. If you haven’t
heard back in more than 16 weeks, email us
([email protected]) with the details
(your full name, snail mail address [and tell us
if there have been any changes], and when you
applied), and we’ll look into the situation. We
do not track each piece of mail as it arrives, so
if you want to be certain that we have received
your materials, we suggest you send them with
some form of return receipt card, which the post
office will return to you, thus confirming to you
that we have your mailing.

About the Membership Fee

We must emphasize that you don’t have to join our
organization to consider yourself a Satanist, you
only need to recognize yourself in The Satanic
Bible and live according to the tenets outlined
therein. We don’t proselytize, or otherwise
campaign for people to join—that is your
prerogative. We have supplied this information
which explains how you can affiliate if you so
choose.

The $100 US lifetime membership registration fee
is about the same as the price of a decent pair
of shoes in the United States—which certainly
won’t last a lifetime. Most Christian churches
will charge you a tithe that counts for 10% of
your yearly income—membership in them is not
free, as so many assume. If you are an individual
of limited financial resources who wishes to
become a member, we suggest that you put the
money aside piecemeal, and join when you have
saved it up—we’ll still be here. We don’t expect
people to put aside important things in their
life in favor of joining our organization—
Satanists abhor the idea of sacrifice.

For those who think we ask too much, we suggest
that you look to your other possessions and
expenses (most people spend far more than this
amount on general entertainment). We’ve
discovered that most individuals can muster these
funds if membership is something they truly
desire.

Bear in mind that our church has real people
doing work, such as corresponding with
individuals, and otherwise helping to run an
international organization (postage, paper,
computers, email accounts, and so on are not
free). Our administrative staff’s time is
precious—isn’t yours? Also, we are emphatically
not altruists. We’re Satanists, so we expect to
be compensated for our time and efforts. The fee
could be much more, and we haven’t raised it in
many years.

So, our reasoning is quite simple, and we think
it is an amazing bargain. If you disagree, then
you don’t have to affiliate with us.

Dis-Affiliation

Resignation—It is a simple matter for a member to
terminate his affiliation with the Church of
Satan. One simply needs to write, sign, and date
a letter (hard copy only—e-mail resignation is
not accepted), stating “I hereby resign my
membership in the Church of Satan.” Send this
letter, along with your membership card, to our
Central Administrative Office and your file will
be officially closed.

Administrative Termination—Memberships may be
terminated at the discretion of the ruling body
consisting of the High Priest, the High
Priestess, and the Council of Nine. Criteria for
such action is based upon principles outlined in
The Satanic Bible and on the Bunco Sheet, as well
as for personal actions on the part of the member
which are deemed inconsistent with continued
membership by the ruling body.

There will be no refunding of the $100
Registration Fee for either resignation or for
administrative termination of membership.



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