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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.

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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.

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Episode #009 – Debunking the “Kidz Kwik Reference Guide”

Debunking the lies about Satanism and the Church of Satan told in a certain little “Kidz Kwik Reference Guide” infographic that keeps being shared on social media.

Suggested reading:
https://churchofsatan.com/mirror-mirror
https://churchofsatan.com/satanism-is-not-a-congregational-religion

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Episode #005 – Satanism and Politics

Satanism and politics: a topic that real Satanists have had to explain many times, yet bears repeating! Also, Bill replies to some listener mail.

Image source: SchitzSatanicMemes.com, used with permission.