I liked your introduction. I can certainly relate to first reading
The Satanic Bible back in high school and the disdain expressed by parents and other "authority figures" back then.
And yes, I recall those pre-internet times also!

Welcome to the forums, and I hope you soon garner the funds needed to join the CoS.
Hail Satan!
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