Satanism encourages its followers to indulge in their natural desires. Only by doing so can you be a completely satisfied person with no frustrations which can be harmful to yourself and others around you. Therefore, the most simplified description of the Satanic belief is: indulgence instead of abstinence.
Anton Szandor LaVeyI find greater companionship in inert figures, animals and Speechless artifacts, for I can enjoy their presence and there is no psychic drain.
Anton Szandor LaVeyI knew then that the Christian church thrives on hypocrisy, and that man's carnal nature will out...
Anton Szandor LaVeyThe seven deadly sins of the Christian Church are: greed, pride, envy, anger, gluttony, lust, and sloth. Satanism advocates indulging in each of these "sins" as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification.
Anton Szandor LaVey