Satanism does not appear to be a logical system of belief
Very simply - do followers believe in a clear distinction of good and evil? If so, then they must believe in an “absolute good” ie) God - even if they rebel against Him.
Or do they believe that what is evil, is in their eyes, actually good? In that case, Let’s say, for example, someone committed “evil” against them (for example, someone bombed their satanic conference). Would they then celebrate this act of “evil” - and their own destruction?
Or do they simply deny that God exists? If so, then the logical consequence of their position would be that Satan also can not exist.
I think they beleive that evil is “natural” and part of life- they embrace evil (while claiming to also be good). They know God exists (even demons recognize that fact), they however openly reject God and Christ. Most of their rituals, like black masses, are done to demean Christ and worship Satan. Their beleifs are a antichristian moral beleifs, and they embrace hedonism and deviant and immoral behaviors because doing so is in direct opposition to God.
Richard ramirez (the night stalker) was a self proclaimed Satanist.
some answers to questions posted here, exist on youtube since Lavey’s own recordings are still there.
also there are recordings by those who espouse other definitions questioned.
Very simply - do followers believe in a clear distinction of good and evil? If so, then they must believe in an “absolute good” ie) God - even if they rebel against Him.Perhaps, but they obviously don't believe in, or, if so, understand, Hell.