If you are a theistic Satanist or Devil worshiper, you have probably been told at various times, by fundamentalist Christians, that our Prince and other demons wish for nothing more than to hurt and destroy us. Such claims are part of a rising trend among some Christians, who make these claims in an effort to intimidate theistic Satanists into converting (or, in some cases, re-converting) to the Christian faith. These people believe that they are doing a good thing and that they are helping people by making these claims, but as a Diabolator I perceive this behavior as nothing less than a form of religious terrorism. My particular interest in writing this article is to reach out to any theistic Satanists out there who have been forced to withstand such attacks against our God, and who may now be harboring feelings of doubt or confusion, caused by this talk about demons hating us and wanting to kill us.

To my fellow theistic Satanists:

Do not be afraid. Contrary to what Christian fundamentalists and fanatics would have you believe, the Prince of Darkness is a good spirit who loves His children dearly. I have known and felt His love for at least the past seven years. I have invoked Him many times in ritual, and each time I have felt the presence of a wise and ancient spirit who loves me completely, and who wants nothing more than for me to attain happiness and to be successful in life. Instead of telling me that I am a sinner for being the creature of this earth that I am, and making me beg forgiveness for sins that I have never even committed, this spirit embraces me for all that I am - both for my good qualities and for my deficiencies, at the same time. This spirit teaches me to rejoice in my flesh, and to think for myself, and to determine truth and error for myself, and to be who and what Nature has made me to be, instead of what some Bible-thumping preacher wants me to be. And do you know who this spirit is, friends?

His names are many. He is Azazel, the goat of the wilderness, who inspires man to build his cities and to take charge over his own destiny. He is Belial, the god of this world and of earthly happiness and achievement. He is Satan, the supreme enemy of all blind dogmatism and conservatism. He is Lucifer, the majestic Nightspirit who brings the Light of Dawn. He is the Prince of Darkness. And do you know what He stands for, this Prince of Darkness?

He stands for YOU, and for YOUR power to take charge over your own life, to be the best human being that you can be, and to find happiness here on earth, instead of in some faraway imaginary paradise. He stands for YOU and for the beautiful child of Nature that YOU are.

If there are any Satanists out there who are feeling confused or hurt by the claims that have been made against our Prince by fundamentalist Christians, I assure you; there is no truth in these claims whatsoever. Our Prince is a mighty spirit, and our enemies have good reason to fear Him. But those who love Him have no reason to fear, for we are of His essence. And like Him, we shall forever be strong in the darkest hours of the Night.

May the Dark Prince bless and keep you all.