 There have been both positive and negative reactions to The Satanic Bible . It has been described as " razor @-@ sharp " and " influential " . Criticism of The Satanic Bible stems both from qualms over LaVey 's writing and disapproval of the content itself . LaVey has been criticized for plagiarizing sections , and accusations have been made that his philosophies are largely borrowed . The Satanic Bible has been heavily condemned as dangerous , particularly to adolescents . Attempts have been made to ban the book in schools , public libraries , and prisons , though these attempts are somewhat rare . 
