In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, I put this music article together. It was originally planned to be posted on churchofsatan.com on July 4th, but technical problems beyond my control have stalled that. In the meantime, it’s available to subscribers on Locals:
https://satansplain.locals.com/upost/8046046/at-the-devils-ball
Tag: america
Satansplain #043 – Satanism is Americanism
In a 1971 letter, Anton LaVey declared “Satanism is Americanism”. Hear the full meaning of this, as Magister Bill celebrates July 4th and answers some listener mail himself.
00:00 – Intro
01:17 – About Satanism and politics
04:38 – The world in 1971
05:15 – Original letter
07:31 – LaVey’s reply
10:37 – Letter from a Satanist geologist
12:13 – Letter from Io (list of COS material), announcements
17:55 – “Religious, Not Spiritual”‘; writing inspiration; members-only forums
21:00 – Doctor Who
21:58 – Satanecdote
26:33 – John’s questions (bullshit claims about Carol Lansing, some occult dork claimed as a “Satanist before LaVey” 32:08 – Erin’s email (re: “Religious, Not Spiritual”‘)