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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

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Satansplain #086 – Ten Commandments in Schools?

American schools are being forced to display the Ten Commandments in the classroom! It’s a complete takeover by Christian nationalists! Or is it? Join me in deep examination of a selected sensationalist news headline, as we separate fact from fiction, and explore a Satanic third side with questions nobody seems to be asking.

Topical links:
HB 71: https://legiscan.com/LA/text/HB71/id/2920274
Act no. 676: https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1382697
https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/11/12/louisiana-ten-commandments-law-unconstitutional/76220321007/

00:00 – Intro
04:59 – The headline / Clueless people tagging us
08:24 – Let’s stop and think first. Novel concept!
11:30 – Arguments Christians use
14:26 – Did you read it? What does it say?
17:55 – Which commandments? Who pays for it?
20:54 – Why are they doing this?
23:39 – What to do and not to do
31:00 – Bill’s Satanecdote (new-age author spam)
36:52 – Surface (TV show) and Chaos Magic
43:59 – Spock the Satanist?

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Satansplain #085 – The Goodguy Badge

Everybody wants to be seen as “the good guy”. In this episode of Satansplain, we’ll look at Anton LaVey’s essay, “The Goodguy Badge”, what this Satanic concept means, and the various sellers of this badge of self-righteousness. Perhaps it’s a lesson more applicable today than ever before.

00:00 – Intro
03:17 – The Goodguy Badge: Opening lines
04:54 – The Goodguy Badge: Continued
12:57 – Other wholesalers of Goodguy Badges besides religion
18:50 – An audience: the Goodguy’s vital ingredient
22:29 – How refreshing it would be to hear a political candidate say…
25:46 – Stephen Flowers quote on Satan/God/Nature
28:25 – Satanecdote on Facebook
33:11 – “Once again, that isn’t Satanism” (teachers passing out Christian tracts)

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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