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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 #048 – Satanic Ritual, part 1

Despite ritual being an integral part of Satanism, misconceptions still persist, even among some Satanists. Enjoy part 1 of a special two-episode exploring Satanic ritual. Happy Halloween!

00:00 – Intro
02:00 – Summary
03:38 – Finding space for ritual, eschewing “alternatives to ritual”
09:46 – Why we have Satanic ritual / Stop making excuses
18:10 – Why we have Satanic ritual: what The Satanic Bible says
20:46 – Reminder: Anton LaVey was an atheist
21:45 – The Satanic Bible, continued
23:47 – “Man needs ceremony and ritual; fantasy and enchantment”
26:53 – “…the same form of ritual which will sustain his faith in the truth”
30:32 – Yes, Satanism has dogma
33:34 – Fear of committment (Reminder: “agnosticism” isn’t a third category to opt out)
35:12 – The Satanic Rituals: “ceremony” vs. “ritual”
39:00 – Closing (Satanecdote)

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Satansplain #038 – The Satanic Mass (1968)

Before The Satanic Bible, before heavy metal, there was “The Satanic Mass”. Explore the history and content of this infamous 1968 album, recorded and released by the Church of Satan.

Download the album & liner notes for free:
https://www.churchofsatan.com/music-by-anton-szandor-lavey/

Hymn of the Satanic Empire (includes sheet music & tablature):
https://www.churchofsatan.com/hymn-of-satanic-empire/

Satanic Mass essay:
https://www.churchofsatan.com/the-satanic-mass/