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Satansplain #082 – The Satanic Rituals, part 3 of 3

In this third and final part of an in-depth look at Anton LaVey’s “The Satanic Rituals”, we’ll cover the remainder of the book’s content. Join Satansplain in exploring the Satanic utilization of baptisms, the dark mythology of Russian paganism, Germanic science-fiction cinema, rituals in the age of electronic sound, the Necronomicon and other fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, and more.

00:00 – Intro
01:54 – Die Elektrischen Vorspiele
09:59 – Cinematic Inspiration (Metropolis, Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, Island of Lost Souls, Black Cat, Fantasia)
11:41 – Night on Bald Mountain – Homage to Tchort
18:39 – H.P. Lovecraft
27:03 – Weddings, Funerals, and Baptisms
28:32 – Satanic Baptisms
35:15 – Solitary workings of a baptism / dedication
35:13 – The Unknown Known

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Satansplain #081 – The Satanic Rituals, part 2 of 3

In this second part of a 3-episode exploration of The Satanic Rituals, hear a closer examination of the book’s extensive introductions, plus the infamous Black Mass, “Masonic” ceremony mysteries tracing back to the Knight’s Templar, the Islamic-condemning rituals of the Yazidis, and the ritualized Seventh Satanic Statement, “Das Tierdrama”.

00:00 – Intro
01:35 – The Satanic Rituals: Introduction
03:50 – The Satanic Rituals: Concerning the Rituals
07:08 – Concerning the Rituals (continued)
11:03 – The Black Mass
17:40 – So why is it there?
23:50 – Ceremony of the Stifling Air
26:11 – Pilgrims of the Age of Fire
32:07 – German Lore: Das Tierdrama

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Satansplain #080 – The Satanic Rituals, part 1 of 3 (introduction)

In 1972, Anton Szandor LaVey released The Satanic Rituals, the companion book to The Satanic Bible. Yet it seems to be the one book of LaVey’s which Satanists often pay the least attention to. Satansplain presents a 3-episode exploration of The Satanic Rituals. Part 1 starts with a preliminary debunking of common Satanic ritual misconceptions, an overview of the “whys” and “hows” of Satanic ritual, some history on the book itself, an initial peek into the book’s contents, and a look at the general underlying human urge for ritual.

00:00 – Intro
03:49 – Reminder: Satanism is not Inverted Christianity
09:18 – Humans dig ritual / Annoying Questions We Get
13:18 – Explaining metaphors to the idiots who still don’t get it
20:13 – Excerpt from “The Rite Stuff”
22:04 – Infernal Names, John’s Letter
28:09 – The Satanic Rituals: About Publishing
31:17 – Reminder: Don’t Die a Group Ritual Virgin
34:50 – The Satanic Rituals: Release

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Satansplain #079 – Vampires and commies and Satanists, oh my!

Answering listener mail about Satanism and communism, as well as about Temple of the Vampire. This calls for some clarification on the difference between Church of Satan policy and individual Church of Satan member opinion, and why correcting misinformation is not the same as dictating behavior.

00:00:00 – Intro & Summary
00:05:27 – The difference between COS policy and individual COS member opinion
00:07:37 – Reminder: Satanism isn’t “anything you want it to be”. But we’re not a hive-mind, either.
00:17:02 – Question about Satanism and communism
00:23:41 – Personal opinion: I hate communism. A lot.
00:27:54 – “ur fascists!” / “ur zionists!”
00:30:04 – My guess on what a Satanist communist’s take would be
00:38:29 – Satanecdote: Count Dorkula
00:44:02 – Question about Temple of the Vampire (TOV)
00:47:22 – Yes, it’s OK to be a member of both the COS and TOV. Obviously.
00:50:29 – Personal opinion: I reject TOV
00:52:46 – About TOV / My introduction to TOV in 1991
00:55:58 – TOV basics: Vampire Test #1
00:59:38 – Vampire Tests #2, #3
01:04:43 – “Test everything, believe nothing”?
01:08:09 – Final thoughts on TOV

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Satansplain #078 – ECI and the Combination Lock Principle

Explore ECI (Erotic Crystallization Inertia) and The Combination Lock Principle — two Satanic concepts from “The Devil’s Notebook” and their importance to Satanists.

00:00 – Intro
02:02 – About “The Devil’s Notebook” and LaVey’s other books
05:00 – Why ECI is Satanic
06:48 – Erotic Crystallization Inertia (ECI)
16:28 – Thoughts on ECI
23:30 – Why we have Satanic ritual
24:38 – The human phenomenon of ritual. Example: Wade Boggs.
26:04 – The Third Side to Ritual
28:55 – The Combination Lock Principle
30:08 – A point worth repeating
30:20 – The Combination Lock Principle (continued)

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Satansplain #077 – Satanic Rule of the Earth #10 (Satanists Don’t Sacrifice Animals)

Contrary to what Christian propaganda claims, animal sacrifice is NOT part of Satanism. We’ll explore rule number 10 of the 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth and what it means for Satanists in this episode of Satansplain.

00:00 – Intro
00:51 – Thanksgiving, Gluttony and Sloth
05:05 – Things worth repeating
07:08 – Satanic Rule of the Earth #10
12:51 – Thoughts on hunting
14:26 – Vegetarian Satanists do exist (and I’m not one of them)
15:58 – Thoughts on P.E.T.A.
17:30 – Which animals get to die?
27:47 – Satanecdote / Warlocks
30:20 – Coast to Coast AM
31:58 – Satanists with past religious affiliations

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Satansplain #076 – Envy, Anger, and Satanic Statement 3

Envy and anger: two of the so-called “seven deadly sins”, but gratifying virtues for the Satanist when played correctly. Also, exploring the meaning of Satanic Statement #3.

00:00 – Intro
00:58 – The value of reviewing the basics
02:24 – Satanic Statement #3, and when “self-deceit” is not really self-deceit
05:18 – What IS (hypocritical) self-deceit and “undefiled wisdom”
10:05 – Myth of the “Satanic Community”
12:56 – Getting together with other Satanists: no excuses in 2024!
14:36 – Flattery / motivation
15:44 – The 8th Satanic Statement and the 7 Deadly Sins
16:33 – Anger and Envy as motivators
25:00 – Satanism is not a cause (obsessive/compulsive Christian bashing; Satanic Temple still sucks)
28:42 – Yes, We Have No Local Temples

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Satansplain #075 – Atheism podcast interview, COS active application

Hear Bill’s 2019 interview on an atheism podcast, advice on applying for Church of Satan active membership, and a Satanic anecdote about some Satanists who made some 1980s Satanic Panic outrage work in their favor.

00:00 – Intro
01:20 – Questions about applying for COS membership
02:18 – A rant against shitty writing
05:45 – Be honest, Be patient
07:37 – Satanecdote
10:20 – About Satanism interviews in general
20:00 – More about Satanism interviews, and this one
23:17 – 2019 interview with Atheism Underground

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Satansplain #074 – Answers on Satanic Ritual, Infernal Names, Philosophy

Happy Halloween! Answering some listener mail questions on Satanic ritual (from the ritualistic expression of wearing Satanic symbols, to use of the Infernal Names, to finding Satanists for full Satanic group ritual) along with Satanically philosophical takes on “respecting life” and not-so-sincere questions.

00:00 – Intro
02:26 – Seeking out Satanists in Person
06:19 – Infernal Names
11:12 – Ritual extremes: no structure vs. perfectionism (avoid both!)
13:15 – Ritual resources
13:39 – A First Ritual
15:24 – Reminder: Public “Satanism” endorsement doesn’t help a cause
17:50 – Ritualistic Expression / Tucking in the Baphomet (but still wearing it)
20:34 – Lack of Aesthetics
22:39 – Ritualized Expression, continued
29:07 – YouTube Music?
30:31 – Philosophical Questions: “Respecting Life” / Annoying hypotheticals
39:51 – Satanecdote

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Satansplain #073 – The Seven Fundamental Tenets (which aren’t Satanic)

A deep look into the so-called 7 Fundamental Tenets: the prank group who created them, their history of being changed, why they have nothing to do with Satanism, and how they compare to similar lists created in modern times.

00:00:00 – Intro
00:04:18 – About Cevin Soling and his Satanic Temple
00:11:11 – The Tenets: The Original Preamble, and how TST originally professed to be devil worshipers
00:16:11 – Tenet #1 (and an overall examination)
00:19:58 – TST isn’t Satanism and their antics don’t work
00:26:49 – …and TST doesn’t care about children.
00:32:03 – Tenet #2
00:36:52 – Original Tenet #3 (later #6)
00:39:12 – Original Tenet #4 (thrown out)
00:42:22 – Original Tenet #5, “All life is precious in the eyes of Satan”?!?
00:46:49 – Original Tenet #6 (later #4)
00:49:38 – Original Tenets #7, 8, 9
00:53:00 – Like the list? You fell for a prank
00:56:30 – We can all write stuff better than the 10 Commandments; The Celestine Prophecy; The Secret
01:00:26 – “Atheist Mind, Humanist Heart” (2014)
01:03:47 – Unitarian Universalists and the 7 Principles

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