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From: wilson_3@h-sc1.UUCP (bradford wilson)
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Subject: Re: Satanism, witchcraft, paganism,etc.
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Date: Wed, 30-Oct-85 14:17:47 EST
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        In his article, Oleg K. quotes some really relevant sources on
satanism and witchcraft. I really enjoyed your article alot, but I have
just one question:

> My impression of "Necronomicon" (which BTW is used as one of the source
> books in Satanism)....

        What knowledge do you possess that tells you the Necronomicon is
used as a source book in Satanism? I have read the Necronomicon, and
read many books on Satanism, including all of Lavey's books and other
Church of Satan publications; nowhere have I heard of the Necronomicon
used as a source book. My only guess is that you are drawing a parallel
between the use of the Cthulu pantheon in 'The Satanic Rituals' (Lavey)
and the Necronomicon as a Lovecraftian Holy Book of that faith. I do
not believe that the actual techniques set forth in the Necronomicon
are used by the Church of Satan (perhaps we should be distinguishing
between "official" Satanists and the lunatic-fringe cults scattered
around the country). The Cthulu mythos is a tradition which LaVey and
Lovecraft both drew upon. 

       Lovecraft was killed for knowing too much, by the way (mail
questions/your own impressions only if you're serious). 

                              The Wombat .:.
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