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Satansplain #099 – A Satanist Reflects on Charlie Kirk

Many people have been mourning the death of Charlie Kirk while others have been celebrating it. But perhaps there are some Satanic third side views to consider. Hear one Satanist’s thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the impact of his assassination, along with a necessary recap on politics and Satanism.

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Who was Charlie Kirk?
08:23 – Reminder about politics and Satanism
13:25 – Rubin Report Quote, and why I’m a right-leaning Satanist
16:35 – Capable of rational discourse vs. incapable
28:38 – The trouble with rage bait and confirmation bias
36:20 – Satanic Anecdote
40:15 – When I stopped following Charlie Kirk / 2022 Newsweek article
51:44 – Why The Satanic Temple is Abhorrent
56:41 – “We can and should use the law to shut down Satanism”?

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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 #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 #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 #068 – Psychic Vampires (Satanic Statement #6)

“Satan represents responsibility to the responsible, instead of concern for psychic vampires.”
That’s Satanic Statement number six, the meaning of which is covered in this episode of Satansplain. Also, some emails regarding Satanism and teenagers: the stereotypes versus the ones who “get it”.

00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Satanic Statement #6 and related essays
05:35 – “Not All Vampires Suck Blood!”
08:58 – Review: Envy vs. Jealousy
09:55 – Vampirized by groups
11:49 – “obligations [to] respective friends, family, and community”
15:15 – “oH iT’s jUSt seLfiSHneSs hurr durr”
27:47 – Letter from a teenage Satanist: “Am I a fake?”
40:08 – Satanecdote (reflections on a teenage friend)

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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”‘)

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Satansplain #035 – Marilyn Manson, Marijuana, and Satanism

Answering listener mail about Marilyn Manson, marijuana, and other topics. Also, Bill gives his thoughts on his recent appearance on Comedy Central’s “Tooning Out The News”.

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Satansplain #028 – Joining non-Satanic organizations, Church of Satan policy on crime, why Satanic Temple sucks

Bill reads some listener mail, covering topics such as Satanists joining non-Satanic organizations, the Church of Satan’s policy regarding illegal activity, and oh yeah, why The Satanic Temple sucks.