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Satansplain #097 – The Absence of Evidence (“Satanism” before 1966)

Is there any actual evidence of a religion calling itself Satanism before the Church of Satan? We’ll look at one Satanist’s undercover journey to find such evidence from the people who insist it exists.

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00:00 – Intro
02:28 – Essay Intro: The Nature of the Internet
09:16 – The Plan
12:36 – Joining groups and posting a message
17:27 – The Experts
23:10 – The Experts, continued
25:28 – Remaining 3 Books
28:33 – The Sects
34:40 – The Scum
36:46 – Conclusion
41:10 – Bill’s Closing Rant

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Satansplain #096 – The lame “M.A.G.A.=Maga” conspiracy theory, celebrity idolatry

Satansplain addresses the incredibly lame and desperate Christian trolling attempt at equating “M.A.G.A.” and “Maga”. Also some Satanic thoughts on the recent deaths of entertainers Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Tom Lehrer, as well as “idols” in general.

00:00 – Intro
01:14 – “Pareidolia, will destroy ya…”
10:16 – “Maga”. Is it true? About COS hierarchy
15:22 – Difference between Magus/Maga and High Priest/Priestess
16:45 – Why do they say this? What is their argument?
20:22 – Questions for the “Maga is the highest Satanism rank!” trolls
29:19 – No, deaths don’t come in threes
30:43 – Idolatry
36:43 – Hulk Hogan
37:59 – Ozzy Osbourne
41:28 – No, Black Sabbath was not a Christian Rock Band
45:24 – Tom Lehrer

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Satansplain #095 – Ritual-aided accomplishments and insane messages

Hear a Satanic anecdote on ritual-aided success, the importance of long-term indulgence, and cautions against self-limiting actions people often opt for. Also, dissecting a series of messages from a “Satanic organization” founder who had attempted to satansplain Enochian to Satansplain.

00:00 – Intro
01:36 – Satanic Anecdote
03:23 – Distraction, prayer, rationalization; vs. Satanic ritual
07:18 – On Satanic Ritual
09:29 – Into Devi’s messages
12:03 – Devi’s first message
15:13 – Atlantean?
20:37 – Devi’s second message
27:31 – Third message
29:34 – Third message – dramatic U-turn
34:02 – Bill’s rebuttal
43:38 – And the stupidity of the deception
50:25 – And more
51:59 – “Unsettling”?
53:18 – No, Satan doesn’t have to be masculine
56:22 – No, Satan isn’t pre-vedic and the east did not solely create religion

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Satansplain #093 – Listener mail, “On Parties and Party”

Hear answers to listener mail on a variety of topics, including Satanic ritual, translations of Satanic works, Church of Satan membership, expectations on meeting fellow Satanists, and finishing with a related essay, “On Parties and Party”.

00:00 – Intro
01:21 – Radio Free Satan merch?
02:35 – Infernal Names
06:56 – German translations in Satanism
10:50 – Plans for year 60?
12:42 – Membership questions and meet-up expectations
14:44 – Religious, not spiritual!
21:48 – Lesser magic and caring what people think
24:44 – All 3 conjurations in one ritual?
31:43 – Bill’s Satanecdote
34:13 – Colin’s essay on politics
35:45 – Politics, because it needs to be said again
39:31 – Comparing Colin’s approach with Jordan’s
43:09 – “Of Parties and Party” essay

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Satansplain #092 – “What To Do When Empathy is a Sin”

Bill shares his thoughts on the Church of Satan article “What To Do When Empathy is a Sin”, as somebody who actually read it beyond the headline, along with an email from somebody who seemingly did not.

00:00 – Intro
01:36 – Reminder: “LaVeyan Satanism” is a redundant term
04:12 – The email
08:57 – Oh no! Not ChatGPT! We’re doomed!
14:47 – As long as we’re playing the A.I. game…
16:10 – But first, a side rant
20:46 – And the opposite problem
27:18 – My take on the essay
35:32 – ChatGPT’s lame attempt at the essay
43:36 – Its summary

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Satansplain #091 – Satanic ritual, success, Siths, and learning

Magister Bill responds to your questions about Satanic success, the construction of Satanic rituals, joining the Church of Satan, a Satanic look at Star Wars “Sith” mythology, and the impact over the years that technology has had on learning Satanism itself.

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Satanic Success
07:41 – Praise from New Zealand
08:54 – Sith and Satanism?
14:00 – Some misconceptions of “DIY ritual”
21:48 – Satanecdote
27:00 – On mailing addresses and 6/6/60
31:51 – Technology and the experience of Satanic resources
40:11 – The real power of Satanic ritual tools
43:45 – Miscellaneous personal questions

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Satansplain #090 – Satanism and Racialism (accusations of Naziism/Zionism, part 3)

Part 3 continues on the same theme as the previous two episodes of Satansplain (accusations of Satanists being Nazis or even Zionists), this time with a critical look at Satanism vs. racialism.

00:00 – Intro
03:55 – Godwin’s Law, et al
09:19 – An email
14:10 – More on The Satanic Scriptures Quote
20:34 – An email, continued
23:19 – Back to the question
33:02 – About Not Like Most / Bearing the Devil’s Mark
36:12 – Satanism and Racialism (Bearing the Devil’s Mark)
40:47 – Article, continued
46:34 – More differences

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Satansplain #089 – Fascism and Zionism accusations (part 2)

While some idiots accuse Satanists of being “Nazi fascists, other idiots even accuse Satanists of being “Talmudic Jews”. This episode picks up where the previous episode left off, with a further examine of these absurdities as well as a look at “The Fascism Question”.

00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Recap
05:50 – “Zionist gunrunner”?
14:26 – Accumulation of personal experiences
17:12 – Is it that black and white?
23:31 – THE FASCISM QUESTION (Magus Peter H. Gilmore, 2007)
28:32 – Enter the COS
33:32 – Fascism and Statism
37:03 – The State
45:20 – We don’t ask for much

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Satansplain #088 – Fascism and Zionism accusations (part 1)

Sometimes Satanists get accused of being Nazi fascists. Other times, we’re getting accused of being Jewish Zionists. These accusations can’t both be right, but they can both be wrong. Hear part 1 of a multi-part episode on The Fascism Question and related topics.

00:00 – Intro, Summary
03:52 – Disclaimer: Some won’t listen to reason (but debate can still be worth it)
11:03 – Ironic commonalities
13:59 – Definitions: group A and group B
21:16 – Group A: What plan?
25:32 – Group B’s lack of a plan
29:15 – Sometimes group A. And even some “Satanists”!
33:35 – No, we don’t do the same with Christianity. Nice try.
35:33 – “Zionist Jews”? How about some definitions?
40:55 – “Zionism” meaning: religious and secular
43:46 – No, not everything you hate is “Satanism”
46:03 – No, dumbass, we don’t follow the Talmud

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Satansplain #087 – “Mr. Satan”, 12-step programs, Church of Satan in the media & Google

A man was arrested for publicly threatening an assassination, and apparently the only connection with Satanism is his online name. But that probably won’t stop people from asking us about it, so Bill offers his thoughts on the story. Also, answering listener questions on Church of Satan media appearances, Google searches on Satanism, and a Satanic look at 12-step programs.

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – “Mr. Satan” Shawn Monper: Good riddance
06:27 – Speaking of stupid…
06:54 – Church of Satan on Joe Rogan?
13:44 – Google Search results on “Satanism”
24:58 – Satanecdote
27:05 – 12-step programs and their alternatives
36:22 – A more uplifting note