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Anton Szandor LaVey: Founder of the Church of Satan and Modern Satanism

Created on: 2025-06-30 17:44:01
Last updated: 2025-06-30 17:45:04

Anton LaVey Timeline

A comprehensive timeline documenting the life of Howard Stanton Levey (1930-1997), known as Anton Szandor LaVey, the American author and occultist who founded the Church of Satan and codified modern Satanism as an atheistic philosophy emphasizing individualism, self-indulgence, and rejection of conventional morality, transforming from a carnival performer and nightclub organist in San Francisco into America's most notorious religious figure through his theatrical persona and provocative writings, while his "Satanic Bible" became one of the most widely read occult texts of the 20th century and established Satanism as a legitimate religious movement that challenged traditional Christian values and promoted rational self-interest over spiritual salvation.

Key Themes

  • San Francisco Bohemian Origins and Theatrical Background
  • Occult Philosophy Development and Anti-Christian Stance
  • Church of Satan Foundation and Religious Innovation
  • Satanic Bible Authorship and Literary Impact
  • Media Manipulation and Provocative Public Persona
  • Celebrity Culture and Hollywood Connections
  • Legacy of Modern Satanism and Philosophical Influence

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