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Satansplain #074 – Answers on Satanic Ritual, Infernal Names, Philosophy

Happy Halloween! Answering some listener mail questions on Satanic ritual (from the ritualistic expression of wearing Satanic symbols, to use of the Infernal Names, to finding Satanists for full Satanic group ritual) along with Satanically philosophical takes on “respecting life” and not-so-sincere questions.

00:00 – Intro
02:26 – Seeking out Satanists in Person
06:19 – Infernal Names
11:12 – Ritual extremes: no structure vs. perfectionism (avoid both!)
13:15 – Ritual resources
13:39 – A First Ritual
15:24 – Reminder: Public “Satanism” endorsement doesn’t help a cause
17:50 – Ritualistic Expression / Tucking in the Baphomet (but still wearing it)
20:34 – Lack of Aesthetics
22:39 – Ritualized Expression, continued
29:07 – YouTube Music?
30:31 – Philosophical Questions: “Respecting Life” / Annoying hypotheticals
39:51 – Satanecdote

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Satansplain #040 – Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine

Satansplain celebrates its first anniversary with “Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine”, a special talk that was presented only at the Church of Satan’s 50th anniversary gathering in 2016. Magister Bill shares his own observations concerning members who’ve come in and out of the spotlight over the years, the dimbulbs who don’t get Satanism, and how Satanists might maximize their potential.

00:00 – Intro
05:13 – Overview
11:22 – Spotlights
20:53 – Dimbulbs
42:38 – Shine