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	~~The Black Flame Vol~~. ~~2 No~~. 4		=THE BLACK FLAME=
			VOLUME 2, NUMBER 4 $3.00 WINTER SOLSTICE, XXV A.S.<br>THE QUARTERLY FORUM FOR SATANIC THOUGHT. AFFILIATED WITH THE CHURCH OF SATAN

	==IRON YOUTH==		==IRON YOUTH==

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	Modern historians thus do not know how the guilds were able to accomplish their many feats, but it is evident that their achievements would be no small victories of engineering expertise and construction know-how (with superior durability, no less...) - even for men in our present time. It is obvious that the stone masons of the guilds knew a lot more than anyone has yet given them credit for. And they thrived and continued to survive because they knew the wisdom of silence.		Modern historians thus do not know how the guilds were able to accomplish their many feats, but it is evident that their achievements would be no small victories of engineering expertise and construction know-how (with superior durability, no less...) - even for men in our present time. It is obvious that the stone masons of the guilds knew a lot more than anyone has yet given them credit for. And they thrived and continued to survive because they knew the wisdom of silence.

	With persecutions and ignorance at its height, the Tenders of the Flame gained an unwanted notoriety in the persons of Dr. Faustus, Paracelsus, and other so-called "alchemists," who were rumored to have achieved the transmutation of lead into gold. Contrary to popular modern-day academic belief, Newton and Boyle, discoverers of mathematical physics, calculus, the laws of gasses, etc., thought of themselves as ''alchemists''. Both of these famous men concealed many of their ideas in elaborate codes, to guard them - not from being stolen, but rather in fear of expropriation by those who would misuse them. Only within the past two years has Boyle's personal file code been cracked, in part. A chemical process contained in the code was duplicated anda golden-colored metal resulted. Boyle had mistaken this for gold, but this was only one process among many actually retrieved by modern researchers.		With persecutions and ignorance at its height, the Tenders of the Flame gained an unwanted notoriety in the persons of Dr. Faustus, Paracelsus, and other so-called "alchemists," who were rumored to have achieved the transmutation of lead into gold. Contrary to popular modern-day academic belief, Newton and Boyle, discoverers of mathematical physics, calculus, the laws of gasses, etc., thought of themselves as ''alchemists''. Both of these famous men concealed many of their ideas in elaborate codes, to guard them - not from being stolen, but rather in fear of expropriation by those who would misuse them. Only within the past two years has Boyle's personal file code been cracked, in part. A chemical process contained in the code was duplicated anda<ref>[sic]</ref> golden-colored metal resulted. Boyle had mistaken this for gold, but this was only one process among many actually retrieved by modern researchers.

	These were highly sophisticated chemical procedures. All this shows the fallacy in thinking that alchemists were crude and superstitious fools. If they were, why should they be so obsessed with changing '''lead''' into gold, when so many other metals look much more like Century, in fact! A famous Indian gold, and (in terms of common sense) have more in common with it, like copper, silver, or beryllium? In all respects except '''atomic number''', gold and lead seem unalike. In fact, they differ by only three, on the periodic table; thus lead is '''closer''' to gold than '''any other look-alike metal''', indeed, closer than '''any''' other metal.		These were highly sophisticated chemical procedures. All this shows the fallacy in thinking that alchemists were crude and superstitious fools. If they were, why should they be so obsessed with changing '''lead''' into gold, when so many other metals look much more like Century, in fact! A famous Indian gold, and (in terms of common sense) have more in common with it, like copper, silver, or beryllium? In all respects except '''atomic number''', gold and lead seem unalike. In fact, they differ by only three, on the periodic table; thus lead is '''closer''' to gold than '''any other look-alike metal''', indeed, closer than '''any''' other metal.

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 Upon the discovery of new lands in the West (of which the spirit of discovery and hunger for knowledge fired by the Renaissance, had inspired) - it became possible for men and women to leave the Inquisition behind, and find freedom in a new land. Such was possible in the lands we now call America. And they brought their knowledge with them.
-(Next quarter Part 2, ''The New World'')
+(Next quarter Part 2, ''The New World'')<blockquote>
-LEX TALIONIS	The  Fiery Curse
+Living a philosophy instead of believing one<br>Guarding my gain with confidence instead of hope<br>Inheritance of material things other than dreams I will bequeath to my son<br>Lessons he will learn of dignity, pride and gaining his dreams as he grows to be like me, a social lycanthrope
-Lips taut exposing fangs of lethal length
+''Andre T. Soly''<blockquote>
-Stalking the streets. a domain
+A prince must possess the nature of both beast and man.
-A prince must possess the nature of both
+''Niccolo Machiavelli''</blockquote>
-You have reigned from your cross no for two thousand years,	\\'
+In the name of the flesh that you taught me to hate,<br>In the name of the ego you taught me to crush,<br>In the name of the instincts you taught me were sin,<br>I damn you! I damn you! I damn you!
-concrete and steel are the best
+For my ancestors, brought to your camp by the sword,<br>For witches and sorcerers, burned at the stake,<br>For the millions of lives wasted, quaking at Hell,<br>I damn you! I damn you! I damn you!
-es,
+For thinkers tormented for speaking the truth,<br>For Bruno, Copernicus, Darwin Voltaire,<br>For brave Galilei, Hypatia the wise,<br>I damn you! I damn you! I damn you!
-I 10
+I fling down the cross, thrust the Pentagram high!<br>For freedom and honor, for life in the light!<br>No quarter is offered, no check shall be turned!<br>I damn you! I damn you! I damn you!
-grounds
+''Wolf''<blockquote>'''CHURCH OF SATAN'''<br>
-Limitless time. night or day; I sharpen my claws to tensile strength
+FOR INFORMATION: send a self-addressed, stamped envelope or four IRCs to: P.O. Box 210082, San Francisco, CA 94121</blockquote>

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 TO ORDER, SEND $14.45 ($12.95 + $1.50 shipping) TO: GAIA PRESS, P.O. BOX 466, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-0466</blockquote><blockquote>
-HARD-CORE
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 == A NOTICE TO OUR READERS: ==
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 ALL: Yhtill!
-CELEBRANT: Along the shore the cloud waves break
+CELEBRANT: Along the shore the cloud waves break<br>The twin suns sink behind the lake<br>The shadows lengthen... In Carcosa!<br>Strange is the night when the black stars rise,<br>And strange moons circle through the skies,<br>But stranger still is ... Lost Carcosa!<br>Songs that the Hyades shall sing,<br>Where flap the tatters of the King<br>Must die unheard in. Dim Carcosa!<br>Song of my soul, my voice is dead,<br>Die though unsung, as tears unshed<br>Shall dryand die in. Lost Carcosa!
 FEMALE CELEBRANT: Lie not to yourself or be doomed to wear the pallid mask. Put not your life in the hands of the living God.
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 CEREMONY IS ENDED IN THE STANDARD MANNER.
-'MENDES GOAT BELT BUCKLE
+Your silent rituals captured on celluloid, status never higher than underground tabloids<br>Wielding power with your semantic hands, unaccountable followers throughout the land
-Incamatirig the god tethered to your whim, how bold for a non-mortal!	∑
+Incarnating the gods tethered to your whim, how bold for a non-mortal!
-the Magus; It is I that follow, not you
+The sigil of the Templar Knights is that of my working<br>I have opened the door, pass through quickly, smoke spews from the portal<br>It is in the Abbey of Thelema where you will find me, forces all around me "tis<ref>[sic]</ref> in the dark they are lurking
-Send checks or money orders in U.S. Dollars to:
+Brach-adoo! You have arrived! Lend an ear so that you may learn of a plan of your own devising<br>Using my talons to rend my face, it is, I the Beast, strong and true It is the Magus that is summoned, the Summoned the Magus; It is I that follow, not you<br>The world gasps, the narrow-minded people shout at the sight of Lucifer Rising
-by Andre T. Soly
+''by Andre T. Soly''
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+== A NOTICE TO OUR READERS: ==
+'''The Black Flame''' has, over its two years of existence, striven to release issues at the solstices and equinoxes but we've often been delayed by numerous factors. We've noticed in this last year, that most of the material foreach issue has been ''arriving'' at the intended release date. We are therefore acknowledging this by making the equinoxes and solstices the '''deadlines''' for submissions for each issue. We will then typeset, print and mail the issue as soon after these dates as possible. We welcome submissions of articles, poetry, reviews, and artwork pertaining to the theory and practice of Satanism as embodied in the writings of Dr. Anton Szandor LaVey. All submissions must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope of sufficient size and postage to return material which we find to be unsuitable. We look forward t o many exciting years ahead. Hail Satan!

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	If readers of '''TBF''' haven't heard of the British series ''The Prisoner'', they're missing one of the most Satanic programs of the twentieth century.		If readers of '''TBF''' haven't heard of the British series ''The Prisoner'', they're missing one of the most Satanic programs of the twentieth century.

	The height of it's popularity was seen in the 1960's while it slowly diminished late into the '70's and can be seen today on most public broadcasting channels. If you have not seen the pilot episode of the series, here is a brief synopsis of the eponymous character's predicament that serves as an introduction.		The height of it's<ref>[sic]</ref> popularity was seen in the 1960's while it slowly diminished late into the '70's and can be seen today on most public broadcasting channels. If you have not seen the pilot episode of the series, here is a brief synopsis of the eponymous character's predicament that serves as an introduction.

	The Prisoner (played by Patrick Mcgoohan who also produced the series and directed several episodes) was the top intelligence agent for the British Secret Service (spoken of only as the "Agency") a role similar to that which he played in the earlier series ''Secret Agent''. One day he decides that he will resign, and it is implied that this is because he has finally seen behind the "game" of espionage and is sick of his hand in it. After handing in his resignation, he is quickly abducted and imprisoned on an island known only as "The Village" (reminiscent of a Disneyland form of environment) whose only inhabitants are ex-agents from agencies all over the world who know too many dangerous secrets or sensitive data. Nobody can escape this island due to an organically created sentinel in the form of a large, roaring sphereoid and everyone's name is deleted and replaced by a number.		The Prisoner (played by Patrick Mcgoohan<ref>[sic]</ref> who also produced the series and directed several episodes) was the top intelligence agent for the British Secret Service (spoken of only as the "Agency") a role similar to that which he played in the earlier series ''Secret Agent''. One day he decides that he will resign, and it is implied that this is because he has finally seen behind the "game" of espionage and is sick of his hand in it. After handing in his resignation, he is quickly abducted and imprisoned on an island known only as "The Village" (reminiscent of a Disneyland form of environment) whose only inhabitants are ex-agents from agencies all over the world who know too many dangerous secrets or sensitive data. Nobody can escape this island due to an organically created sentinel in the form of a large, roaring sphereoid and everyone's name is deleted and replaced by a number.

	Patrick McGoohan (#6) defies his situation and the imposed herd conformity as Number 2 attempts to break McGoohan's will and force him to confess why he resigned. To squeeze the confession from Number 6 seems to be the only priority task assigned to Number 2, and after each unsuccessful attempt the present Number 2 is replaced by a new interrogator (played by new actors in each episode.) The final Number 2 is played by Leo McKern in a wonderful two part finale that explores the reason for the lack of there being a Number One.		Patrick McGoohan (#6) defies his situation and the imposed herd conformity as Number 2 attempts to break McGoohan's will and force him to confess why he resigned. To squeeze the confession from Number 6 seems to be the only priority task assigned to Number 2, and after each unsuccessful attempt the present Number 2 is replaced by a new interrogator (played by new actors in each episode.) The final Number 2 is played by Leo McKern in a wonderful two part finale that explores the reason for the lack of there being a Number One.
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	As for the emotional or "spiritual" charge you get when fulfilling your carnal desires -- enjoy it! Emotions are only useful when you use them! Use them often! Life is too short to withhold pleasure from yourself.		As for the emotional or "spiritual" charge you get when fulfilling your carnal desires -- enjoy it! Emotions are only useful when you use them! Use them often! Life is too short to withhold pleasure from yourself.

	Remember the Seventh Satanic Statement::		Remember the Seventh Satanic Statement::<ref>[sic]</ref>

	"Satan represents man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse than those that walk on all-fours, who, because of his 'divine spiritual and ethical development,' has become the most vicious animal of all!"<blockquote>''LAMP OF THOTH''		"Satan represents man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse than those that walk on all-fours, who, because of his 'divine spiritual and ethical development,' has become the most vicious animal of all!"<blockquote>''LAMP OF THOTH''
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	There was also extant during this time, a great deal of pharmaceutical knowledge, as well as exploration. "Pharmaceutical" is derived from the Hellenic word "Pharmacoeia." The knowledge of the ancient druggists survived, and was further expanded by its adherents in the Middle Ages. Of course, if these people ran into trouble with the authorities, they were very likely to be labeled a witch, as they "played with potions." But despite what was said of them by the Christian authorities, this was a very practical science. Today, we use many drugs which were originally discovered by such people. Their knowledge of drugs may have even had their "dark side." Scopalomine for example, was one of the many consciousness-affecting drugs known to these ancient apothecaries. It is known today as a mind-bending drug which has applications in behavior-modification. Such chemicals '''may''' have been used by cults for various purposes, but one thing is certain: someone with a knowledge of biochemistry on this level could be a formidable enemy to those who opposed him.		There was also extant during this time, a great deal of pharmaceutical knowledge, as well as exploration. "Pharmaceutical" is derived from the Hellenic word "Pharmacoeia." The knowledge of the ancient druggists survived, and was further expanded by its adherents in the Middle Ages. Of course, if these people ran into trouble with the authorities, they were very likely to be labeled a witch, as they "played with potions." But despite what was said of them by the Christian authorities, this was a very practical science. Today, we use many drugs which were originally discovered by such people. Their knowledge of drugs may have even had their "dark side." Scopalomine for example, was one of the many consciousness-affecting drugs known to these ancient apothecaries. It is known today as a mind-bending drug which has applications in behavior-modification. Such chemicals '''may''' have been used by cults for various purposes, but one thing is certain: someone with a knowledge of biochemistry on this level could be a formidable enemy to those who opposed him.

	The reawakening of commerce and trade in the 1200's set into motion a gradual resuscitation of science and knowledge in general, which the Church was unable to halt despite all its efforts. And the guilds were at the forefront of this movement. It was a risky world even so, as Galileo would discover several hundred years later, even at the height of that grand refutation ofthe Church which men now call the Renaissance.		The reawakening of commerce and trade in the 1200's set into motion a gradual resuscitation of science and knowledge in general, which the Church was unable to halt despite all its efforts. And the guilds were at the forefront of this movement. It was a risky world even so, as Galileo would discover several hundred years later, even at the height of that grand refutation ofthe<ref>[sic]</ref> Church which men now call the Renaissance.

	The word "renaissance" means "rebirth." And that is exactly what the Renaissance was; a rebirth of the old Pythagorean (and Hellenic) knowledge, as men of the time realized, hence the name. Before the Renaissance the knowledge was still there, but secretive, subterranean out of necessity for survival. With the Renaissance, the sun could again shine on creations directly inspired by the ancient world. Indeed, in retrospect, the Renaissance almost seems to be some sort of communion between Man and his real/inner roots, a massive festival in which all the great men of the age "let their hair down" and ideas and art abounded like spring flowers. A time of liberation fromthe church-monster it was by all accounts, at least on a personal level. Men of that time stood up, and lines were drawn. The torchbearers of the classical world stood and were counted. It was not an easy thing for these people to do, and was mortally dangerous. Men today praise the Renaissance and rightly so, but what is not understood is this: at the same time that the Renaissance was in full swing, the Church persecutions reached their zenith, with witch trials and mass executions - untold numbers of innocent men and women ('''our''' people) died horrible deaths at the hands of the Christians. That the Pythagorean/Hellenic/Satanic men and women were able to pull off such a feat as the Renaissance in the face of the opposition of the Church, has earned them an eternal place in the Hall of Heros. We should never forget how dearly they paid for the freedom they bought for themselves...and for us. Without them, this world would probably still be in the death grip of Medieval Christian Hell-on-Earth. There is no way our debt to them could ever be paid.		The word "renaissance" means "rebirth." And that is exactly what the Renaissance was; a rebirth of the old Pythagorean (and Hellenic) knowledge, as men of the time realized, hence the name. Before the Renaissance the knowledge was still there, but secretive, subterranean out of necessity for survival. With the Renaissance, the sun could again shine on creations directly inspired by the ancient world. Indeed, in retrospect, the Renaissance almost seems to be some sort of communion between Man and his real/inner roots, a massive festival in which all the great men of the age "let their hair down" and ideas and art abounded like spring flowers. A time of liberation fromthe<ref>[sic]</ref> church-monster it was by all accounts, at least on a personal level. Men of that time stood up, and lines were drawn. The torchbearers of the classical world stood and were counted. It was not an easy thing for these people to do, and was mortally dangerous. Men today praise the Renaissance and rightly so, but what is not understood is this: at the same time that the Renaissance was in full swing, the Church persecutions reached their zenith, with witch trials and mass executions - untold numbers of innocent men and women ('''our''' people) died horrible deaths at the hands of the Christians. That the Pythagorean/Hellenic/Satanic men and women were able to pull off such a feat as the Renaissance in the face of the opposition of the Church, has earned them an eternal place in the Hall of Heros. We should never forget how dearly they paid for the freedom they bought for themselves...and for us. Without them, this world would probably still be in the death grip of Medieval Christian Hell-on-Earth. There is no way our debt to them could ever be paid.

	Much effort has gone into attempting to explain just why the "Hellenic Spring" of the Renaissance blew through stagnant, enslaved Europe just when it did. The suddenness, the ubiquitousness of it, has perplexed generations of scholars. The standard refrain "diffusion of knowledge" just doesn't seem adequate. I propose a different idea as I have insinuated earlier: it was not so much a rebirth of something dead - rather, it was a liberation of something imprisoned. Europe was reanimated, and awoke. The seeds were already there, already all over. In splendid guild halls and in the humblest cottages, in whispers at a fireside and in the din of the beerhalls, the knowledge had been passed down, passed over, and remained, as a seed waits in the cold winter earth for the warmth of a spring sun to awaken it from sleep, and grow.		Much effort has gone into attempting to explain just why the "Hellenic Spring" of the Renaissance blew through stagnant, enslaved Europe just when it did. The suddenness, the ubiquitousness of it, has perplexed generations of scholars. The standard refrain "diffusion of knowledge" just doesn't seem adequate. I propose a different idea as I have insinuated earlier: it was not so much a rebirth of something dead - rather, it was a liberation of something imprisoned. Europe was reanimated, and awoke. The seeds were already there, already all over. In splendid guild halls and in the humblest cottages, in whispers at a fireside and in the din of the beerhalls, the knowledge had been passed down, passed over, and remained, as a seed waits in the cold winter earth for the warmth of a spring sun to awaken it from sleep, and grow.

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