Recently the Cult of Cthulhu interviewed Szandora LaVey asking her nine questions related to Satanism. This is one of the few times she’s been so candid with her thoughts on Satanism and reveals a much more personal outlook devoid of the normally dry and academic viewpoints common in some satanic circles.

While each question is an excellent one, questions No. 7 and No. 3 are particularly telling. The answers given shed light on what most Satanists currently abide by to some degree. In the years following Dr. Anton LaVey’s death Satanism has been continuously retooled by those who want to see it survive. How effective that’s been is too early to tell but the fact people still cite Satanism as a strong part of who they are without the influence of official channels is pretty impressive. Whatever one’s view of the current Church of Satan is one has to admit more people have discovered the works of Dr. Anton LaVey today through curiosity or their local major bookseller than through anyone or anywhere else.

In reading through the full interview question No.9 in particular shows Szandora’s strong understanding of what Satanism was vs. what it can still be. While she has never hidden her satanic beliefs she has stood alone with them at times. That challenge of keeping Satanism sexy, fun, and potent continues as evidence with her founding of this site. Now community and more importantly action in numbers has been added to the mix. The elitist nature of Satanism has often been abused confusing many as to the purpose of a modern satanic community. More than ever we are a society of groups, organizations, and collectives. Even our social lives can be boiled down to whatever scene we hang out in. Giving modern Satanism and Satanists that same outlet and tools should be a given not a weakness.

The full interview may be found here!