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The Church of Satan as Controlled Opposition
Another intriguing theory claims that the Church of Satan serves as “controlled opposition,” a façade designed to mislead the public about true satanic practices. This theory suggests that the Church draws attention to over-dramatized imagery and figures, steering focus away from the actual occult practices of more secretive and influential groups.
Those promoting this theory argue that figures like Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, offered a misleading representation of satanism which distracts from genuine occult practices entrenched within elite circles. This suggests a greater narrative whereby front organizations exist to preserve the secrecy of more nefarious agendas at play.