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Hegedűs 10 1 - I strongly disagree. 2 - I don't agree. 3 - I don't have an opinion. 4 - I more or less agree. 5 - I definitely agree. Responsibility is overrated. 1 2 3 4 5 Forgiveness is important because everyone makes mistakes now and then. 1 2 3 4 5 Kindness is not something that should be earned. 1 2 3 4 5 I know someone is always taking care of me. 1 2 3 4 5 I feel stupid whenever my opinion differs from the majority. 1 2 3 4 5 I will play loud music even if it bothers my neighbor, because the American freedom allows me to do what I want. 1 2 3 4 5 Abstinence is respectful because it represents moral poise. 1 2 3 4 5 I don't talk unless I'm asked to. 1 2 3 4 5 If I wouldn't complain, others wouldn't know when I'm not satisfied. 1 2 3 4 5 When somebody hits me, it is wiser for me not to punch back. 1 2 3 4 5 I know that if I behave well, life will eventually reward me. 1 2 3 4 5 To treat people differently than they treat you doesn't make sense. 1 2 3 4 5 I'm not always honest sometimes it's better to avoid conflicts. 1 2 3 4 5 Patience is always fruitful. 1 2 3 4 5 I often change my mind depending on my mood. 1 2 3 4 5 There's nothing wrong with believing in a supernatural entity, even if I don't really think there is one. 1 2 3 4 5 Nobody can expect me to always act consistently with my religion. No one does that, so why should I? 1 2 3 4 5 Key: 3.6 -: you absolutely reject Satanic ideas 3.1 - 3.5: you tend to disagree with Satanic ideas 2.0 - 3.0: you don't really care for such stuff 1.4 - 1.9: you mostly agree with Satanic ideas - 1.3: you're a Satanist Membership and Organization The Church of Satan distinguishes registered members from active members. Active members, who are involved in the cult's activities on a daily basis, may climb the structural ladder divided into five degrees. One must apply for the first degree; the rest of the stages are all invitational. Priesthood comprises members of the third to fifth degrees, who are addressed as “Reverends.” Members on the top of this hierarchy may be called “Doctors,” but the expression “The Doctor” still refers to LaVey. Prominent active members may receive “agent” status, which entails the representation of the LaVeyan philosophy in mainstream