Understanding the non-physical structure of the organization prevents common misunderstandings among prospective members, researchers, and critics.
Profiles Aligned with the Organization
- Individuals who prefer self-directed philosophical study and prioritize personal achievement over group social activities.
- Readers who appreciate LaVey's mix of iconoclasm, atheism, and ritual-as-psychodrama without wanting pastoral supervision.
- Members who require total confidentiality regarding their religious identity, supported by a closed membership registry.
Profiles at Odds with the Organization
- Anyone looking for weekly fellowship, community dinners, youth groups, or traditional liturgical ceremonies.
- Individuals driven by political protests, legislative lawsuits, or street demonstrations, who find a better fit with groups like The Satanic Temple.
- People who worship a literal Christian devil, practice demonic evocation, or seek occult covens, all of which the organization explicitly rejects.
