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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?