LaVeyans from other Satanic denomination views

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LaVeyan Satanists generally contend that they are the "real" Satanists, and that without LaVey none of Modern Satanism would be possible, as it was LaVey who "opened up the doors" to Satanism in the 1960s. Satan-worshippers or Devil-worshippers, they tend to regard as foolish and trapped in Christian behavioral patterns (turning to a god or otherworldly force). Similarly, Traditionalists (those who worship Satan as a spiritual or divine being), tend to call the LaVeyans "pseudo-Satanists" or pretenders, claiming that they are just atheists who use the name "Satanist" for shock value and capitalistic gain.